Hello Albany! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Safe Haven nights, stuffed animal bingo, and Singin' in the rain sr + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Broader care network grows: PruittHealth expanded home health services in South Georgia, adding locations in Albany, Vidalia, Valdosta, and Tifton to reach more families with in-home care and support -- see the care expansion.
Community summer safety effort: APD will host three Safe Haven nights at the Albany Civic Center for ages 12 to 18, with movies, music and activities, safety screening, a clear-bag policy, and volunteers needed -- get the full event details.
Leadership transition ahead: Deerfield-Windsor School in Albany has named John Abernathy headmaster, succeeding retired Allen Lowe. Abernathy says he will focus on students’ needs and values of honor, character, and service -- meet Albany's new headmaster.
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03 — On our radar
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Rack 'em close to home: When the group chat stalls at "where to?", Breaktime Pub & Billiard is the low-key fix for a couple racks, cold drinks, and easygoing vibes. Round up your regulars, claim a table, and let the friendly crowd and clack of balls do the weeknight-reset magic.
Plant parent upgrade: If your patio needs creeping phlox, your windowsill wants a begonia, or you're ready to try a citrus tree, Jerry's Jungle is loaded with groundcovers, angel trumpets, and even Australian finger limes. Local, friendly, and dangerously inspiring for impulse planting.
Easy nature fix: Southgate Park is that close-to-home patch of green where you can stretch your legs, toss a frisbee, or just catch your breath without making a whole thing of it. Bring a coffee, take a lap, return feeling like a slightly upgraded human.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🍿 Movie & Popcorn @ Oakland Library (Leesburg) | Wednesday (6/24) at 1:00 PM – Need an easy win with the kids, or an excuse for popcorn not from your microwave? The Oakland Library is screening family favorites on a big screen, with hot, good popcorn, and blessed AC. Trolls, Hercules, and the smug satisfaction of calling it educational.
🧸 Stuffed Animal Bingo @ Margaret Jones Public Library (Sylvester) | Wednesday (6/24) at 2:00 PM – Bring your lucky dauber and a healthy sense of humor for Stuffed Animal Bingo, where every B-12 could land you a plush giraffe. It is low stakes, high charm, perfect for grandkids, nostalgic adults, and anyone who still names their teddy.
🦴 Wildlife Unearthed @ Redbone Library (Leesburg) | Thursday (6/25) at 2:00 PM – Pop into Redbone Library where Chehaw Park & Zoo spills the tea on their furred, feathered, and scaly residents. All ages, and more eye-opening than your neighbor's backyard safari, so bring curiosity, skip the bug spray, and let the kids think you planned it.
🧒 Kids Vendor Market @ Honey & Thyme (Leesburg) | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – If your weekend needs wholesome hustle, swing by a kid-run market where the CEOs still need snack breaks. Expect baked goods, art, jewelry, handmade treasures, and fresh squeezed gourmet lemonade. Bring small bills, big patience, and prepare to negotiate with adorable seriousness.
👨 Fatherhood Celebration Community Resource Event @ I Am Legacy Scholastic Institute & Life Preparatory Academy Inc | Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to tune up your dad game, this is it. Albany folks are serving real talk on parenting, mental health, and community support, plus practical giveaways like car seats and baby essentials, no awkward baby shower games included.
🎭 Singin' in the Rain Sr. 6/27 @ Theatre Albany | Saturday (6/27) at 2:30 PM – Because sometimes you want the greatest movie musical without a marathon sit. Theatre Albany serves Singin’ in the Rain in a breezy 60 minutes, all the snappy dialogue, comic pratfalls, and tap-happy sparkle, no poncho required. Nostalgia, quality time, and your hair stays perfect.
🇺 Lee County Field of Honor® 2026 @ Oakland Library (Leesburg) | Saturday (6/27) – Think you know patriotic? For America’s 250th, Lee County fills the horizon with a sea of U.S. flags, each honoring service, sacrifice, and the folks who keep this place steady. It is simple, moving, and about as noisy as we get these days, unless you count goosebumps.
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07 — The Albany report Weather forecastToday — High: 88°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 88. North wind around 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. North wind around 0 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 15%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildThis 3,417-square-foot River Pointe Plantation home pairs Flint River scenery with golf course views on a roomy .68-acre lot. The open, split-bedroom layout includes an expansive great room, a chef’s kitchen with granite and custom cabinetry, and a formal dining room. Four bedrooms, four full baths, and a bonus suite keep things stylish and versatile.
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