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Now – May 21, 2012
Summer Program Registration
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany announces the 2012 Summer Program Registration. For More Information
Now-April 30, 2012
For the Love of Color
For the Love of Color is a collection of watercolors by Clare Pearson. Her award winning paintings are strikingly beautiful, and dynamic with bold strokes of color running throughout each work. For More Information
Now-May 15, 2012
Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful: Sole 4 Soles
Soles 4 Soles is a charity that collects shoes from the warehouses of footwear companies and the closest of people like you. For More Information
Now-April 20, 2012
Joelle Dietrick, The Sherwin Series
Believing that art is vital to the human experience, the museum will strive to cultivate and stimulate curiosity and passion for art in its many forms!! For More Information
April 19-21, 2012
HARVEY, Pulitzer Prize Winning Comedy
When Elwood P. Dowd starts to introduce his imaginary fried, Harvey, a sic-an-a-half foot rabbit, to guests a a society party, his sister, Veta, has seen as much as his eccentric behavior as she can tolerate. For More Information
April 19, 2012
Healthy Casseroles
Come learn about these old favorites and how to update and make them healthier. For More Information
Bid for Bachelors/Bachelorettes and $10,000 Reverse raffle
Wine tasting, heavy hor' dourves, Bid on 6 bachelors and 6 bachelorettes, Music by Jodi Mann and the Levee band. For More Information
April 20, 2012
Movies in the Park - The Smurfs
Bring your lawn chair and picnic basket and join us for a movie in the park! All movies are free so bring the whole family and enjoy a night on us! For More Information
Label Reading and Grocery Shopping for Diabetics
How do you know if this food follows your diabetic diet plan and is a good buy? For More Information
Exchange Club of Albany Golf Tournament
Deputy Dawg Golf Tournament to fund Child Abuse Prevention projects of the Exchange Club of Albany, GA. For More Information
A Wild Affair
Held at beautiful Cane Mill Plantation this year, A Wild Affair is the Flint RiverQuarium's premier fundraising event featuring an elegant wild game dinner with entertainement, as well as live and silent auctions of exclusive trips, one-of-a-kind artwork, and other upscale and unique items. For More Information
Dinner & A Movie
Enjoy dinner at Riverfront BarBQue or The Pizza Shop, then join us for Turtle: The Incredible Journey. For More Information
Relay For Life of Dougherty/ Lee County
There are teams who decorate their campsite with different themes. This year's theme is "The Colors of Relay". For More Information
April 23, 2012
Georgia Master Gardener Training
The Georgia Master Gardener Volunteer Program is an educational program offered through county offices of the Georgia Cooperative Extension. For More Information
April 25, 2012
Justin Goodson - Live at Mellow Mushroom
Lookin' for live music and a show? For More Information
April 26, 2012
Thursday Twilight Paddle
Enjoy a leisurely canoe trip on a picturesque section of the Flint followed by wine, beer and light hors d'oeuvres at the Flint RiverQuarium. For More Information
Georgia Master Gardener Training
Through this program individuals are trained and certified in horticulture and related areas.For More Information
Emergency Disaster Training: Community and Government
This course will give the participant basic information about how The Salvation Army interfaces with government, community, and faith-based organizations. For More Information
Business Development in the Government Market
If you've ever wondered how State agencies, cities, counties, school boards, and authorities buy their goods and services, then this is the class for you. For More Information
Green Cleaning - Wash Clothes for 3 Cents Per Load!
Learn to save money and help the environment while cleaning your house! For More Information
Community Night
ACRI brilliantly captures the stories of ordinary people who became effective change agents in their community. For More Information
April 27-29, 2012
Albany City Wide Adult Tennis Tournament
Events include Ladies' Doubles, Men's Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Seniors Doubles (50+), Men's COMBO, and Women's COMBO. For More Information
April 28, 2012
2nd Annual KARAOKE Night
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Chehaw Cheetah Chase
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National Poetry Month Open Mic
This event will provide all with a platform for positive self-expression, while bring together people from all over Dougherty County with the common interest of spoken word poetry. For More Information
Party for the Planet
Largest Celebration of Earth Day. For More Information
Saturday Paddle the Flint
Explore a scenic section of the Flint River and learn about this amazing natural resource. For More Information
Another Level Bike Fest For Kids
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Prison to Peanuts Bicycle Ride
The National Park Service and River Valley Regional Commission are partnering together to join Andersonville, Americus, and Plains Georgia together in a 32 mile family friendly bicycle ride. For More Information
Thornton Ceramic Sale
Ceramics will include: holiday ceramics, planters, candy dishes, banks, pitcher & bowl sets, and platters. For More Information
Alpine Tower Climb
The Southwest Chapter of The National Federation of the Blind of Georgia is holding a climb to the top fundraiser.For More Information
Woodstock: The Next Generation
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Albany Panthers vs. Alabama Hammers
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Albany CVB Staff member Nominated for Award
Teresa Smith, Albany CVB Welcome Center Manager, was honored at the 2nd Annual Albany Area Black Expo Women of Purpose Luncheon on Friday, April 11th. Smith was nominated for the Woman of Vision Award. The award honors the work of a woman in the nonprofit sector that identifies the needs in her community, galvanizes others to respond with a solution, leverages resources, and has impacted the community at large. For more on the luncheon, please click here.
Don't forget to check out our website at www.visitalbanyga.com. Let us know what you think about our new look.
For more information or questions concerning the E-newsletter contact Jenny Collins, Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau 229-317-4760.
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Sign-In Book 1064
Out-of-State 470
Out-of-state visitors were from Alabama, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
International 32
International visitors were from Canada, Europe, Germany, Holland, Peru, Romania, Russia and United Kingdom.
Economic Impact
$4.3 Million
Welcome Center Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Sat 10am-4pm
Sun 12pm-4pm
www.visitalbanyga.com
229-317-4760
For more pictures of the TOSRV event, please visit our Facebook Page.
This past weekend, April 14-15, Chehaw hosted the Annual Native American Indian Festival. For more pictures of the tour, please visit our Facebook Page.
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