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Albany
Dougherty County,
Zip Code
The Good Life City
The Pecan Capital of the World
The Georgia state capital is Atlanta.
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Albany Government
Albany Business Directory.
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Albany Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Albany Schools.
Zip Codes
31707, 31701, 31702, 31705
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Statistics & Facts
The population of Albany is approximately 76,939 (2000).
The approximate number of families is 30,603 (1990).
The amount of land area in Albany is 143.628 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0.857 sq kilometers.
The distance from Albany to Washington DC is 655 miles. The distance to the Georgia state capital is 151 miles. (as the crow flies)
Albany is positioned 31.57 degrees north of the equator and 84.17 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Albany per capita income is $23,672 (2000).
Albany median income is $30,934 (2000).
Albany miscellany.
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Location
Albany location: in southwestern Georgia, south of both Macon and Columbus.
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Climate & Weather
The climate for Albany is moderate. Summer highs may be 100 degrees while winter lows may go down to 15.
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History & History Related Items
Albany history: Originally called Thronateeska by the local Creek Indians, the City of Albany was founded by Nelson Tift in 1836. He hoped it would become a major trade center like Albany, New York. The City of Albany was visited by Martin Luther King in the early sixties Here is a history page for Albany.
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Attractions
Albany attractions: Throneteska Heritage Museum and Planetarium
Discover Albany or the Universe Parks at Chehaw
105 Chehaw Park Rd.
Albany, GA 31701
Phone 229-430-5275 Albany Civic Center Complex
100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd
Albany, GA Turner Field
1940-1974
history of the Turner Field Army Air Base and Naval Air Station Colonel Nelson Tift State Historical Marker
at the Albany-Dougherty County Judicial Building Albany Museum of Art
311 Meadowlark Drive
Albany, Georgia 31707
Phone: 229-439-8400 Flint RiverQuarium
Featuring a blue hole spring and many fish, reptiles and plants found in the Flint River ecosystem. Flood of 1994 Memorial
Veterans Park, Front Street at Oglethorpe
A tribute to the thousands of volunteers who helped rebuild Albany after the devastation of the Flood of 1994. NOTED NOTABLES
Ray Charles - noted musician and composer was born in Albany. He was blinded at age seven, but still pursued his musical career.
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