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In today's newsletter:

  • Will SPLOST funds finally deliver an entertainment complex at Albany Mall?
  • How will Dogwood Trail’s new phase change housing for Albany seniors?
  • How cold will Albany get before temps jump nearly 40 degrees?

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Hazy sun, with a high of 58 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 65, low: 49.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pending vote could bring entertainment complex to Albany Mall (walb.com) — A long-discussed tennis and pickleball center near Albany Mall is closer to reality after investor Milan Patel offered to donate land for a full entertainment complex. City and county leaders will soon vote on a public‑private partnership using SPLOST funds, a decision that could reshape recreation and nightlife options for Albany residents.
   

2. Construction begins on affordable housing complex's second phase in Albany (walb.com) — A new 40-unit phase of Dogwood Trail Apartments is now under construction in East Albany, bringing income-based, elevator-equipped housing specifically for residents 55 and older. Backed by the city, Albany Housing Authority, and GICH, the project will reserve several units for voucher holders and aims to ease rising housing costs for local seniors by early 2027.
   

3. Arctic Blast concludes tomorrow. (walb.com) — Albany is facing its coldest night of the season, with temperatures dropping into the low 20s and staying below freezing from around 8–9 p.m. through 9 a.m. Residents are urged to drip pipes, bring pets and plants inside, and bundle up if going out. Warmer 60s and 70s return later this week, with rain chances increasing Thursday into Friday.
   

4. Albany State's Quinn Gray leaves for another opportunity (albanyherald.com) — Albany State University has confirmed that head football coach Quinn Gray Sr. is leaving the Golden Rams, with longtime assistant Anthony Kelly stepping in as interim coach while a national search begins. Gray departs after a record-setting three-year run that included a 12-win season, a Division II quarterfinal appearance, and the 2025 SIAC title, along with major academic gains for players.
   

5. Georgia gas price average decreases with drivers paying $2.76 per gallon (valdostatoday.com) — Albany drivers are currently seeing some of the cheapest gas in Georgia, with an average of $2.63 per gallon compared to the statewide $2.76. AAA says high oil supplies and easing demand should keep prices relatively low through the holidays, and offers tips to stretch your fuel budget and stay safe on the roads.
   

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