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16Events this week
5Free things to do
68New spots
97New stories

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This week in Albany

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 16 events, day by day →

Books & Bubbles

Tuesday 10:30am · Margaret Jones Public Library

Lunch & Learn Program: Centuries of Conservation and our local Ecology

Tuesday 12pm · Thomasville History Center · Free

2026 Bicentennial Lunch & Learn

Tuesday 12pm · Thomasville History Center · Free

34th Annual Pilau Dinner

Tuesday 4:30pm · Thomasville History Center

Grand Reveal of the Renovated Thomasville Genealogical Library

Thursday 6pm · Thomasville Genealogical Library · Free

New in Albany

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Bandit And The Babe

Shopping

Closet glow-up time: Bandit And The Babe is the local boutique stacking your week with dresses, denim, tops, and shoes, plus accessories and home and body picks from Capri Blue, Moon Bath, Musee, Poppy & Pout, and Riddle.

banditandthebabe.com ↗

Dixieland R/C

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Tiny trucks, big fun: From ready-to-run RC cars, trucks, planes, and boats to parts, accessories, and custom work, Dixieland R/C is a handy local stop for hobbyists.

dixielandrc.com ↗

Ribs N Wangs Shack

Restaurants

Ribs worth the napkin stack: Ribs N Wangs Shack serves smoked, roasted, and grilled barbecue, with ribs and wings among the menu standouts.

ribs-n-wangs-shack.ueniweb.com ↗

Albany’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

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Most read in Albany

The five stories Albany readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. 10 Of Georgia's Best Breakfast Spots That Are Worth Waking Up Early For

    10 of the best breakfast spots in Georgia are ranked by Southern Living for their authenticity.

    Full story at decorhint.com ↗

  2. BREAKING: Investigation underway after man shot on North Slappey Boulevard

    The Albany Police Department is investigating a shooting at 1817 N.

    Full story at walb.com ↗

  3. Local prisons, others in Ga. go on lockdown due to security threat

    Most of Georgia's state prisons, including those in the CSRA, have been placed on lockdown due to a security threat.

    Full story at wrdw.com ↗

  4. 12 Georgia Antique Stores We Ranked Among The Best For Vintage Finds

    12 antique shops in Georgia have been ranked among the best for their unique finds.

    Full story at decorhint.com ↗

  5. 7 Secluded Georgia Lodges Where Scenic Views And Memorable Dinners Await

    The article discusses the experiences of a state-owned mountain resort in Georgia that offers a prime rib buffet on Saturday nights.

    Full story at decorhint.com ↗

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