Joint Resolution Encouraging Residents to Mask Up

The Mayor and Commissioners adopted a joint resolution on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, to encourage the residents of Albany and Dougherty County to wear mask in public places to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community.  

Governor Kemp Executive Order

View the Executive Order released on Thursday, May 28, 2020, HERE. 

Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) COVID-19 Resources

The Georgia Cities website provides city leaders with numerous resources relating to the COVID-19 threat as well as information designed to help safeguard their communities.  Click HERE for more information.

Governor Kemp Issues Shelter in Place Order

The order will be effective beginning Friday, April 3rd, at 6:00 PM and expire Thursday, April 30th, at 11:59 PM.

View the executive order HERE.

Dougherty County Emergency Management Agency Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Update - May 20, 2020 

Dougherty County Emergency Management Agency Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Update - May 8, 2020

Dougherty County Emergency Management Agency Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Update - May 6, 2020

Dougherty County Emergency Management Agency Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Update - May 1, 2020

Dougherty County Emergency Management Agency Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Update - April 22, 2020

Dougherty County Emergency Management Agency Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Update - April 16, 2020

Dougherty County Emergency Management Agency Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Update- April 14, 2020

Dougherty County Emergency Management Agency Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Update - April 9, 2020

Dougherty County Emergency Management Agency Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Update - March 28, 2020

Dougherty County Emergency Management Agency Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Update - March 27, 2020

Dougherty County Emergency Management Agency Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Update - March 26, 2020

Dougherty County Emergency Management Agency Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Update - March 25, 2020

City Manager's Employee Message

The Emergency Operations (EOC) Center officially opened on Monday, March 16, 2020, and continues to be open seven days a week, until further notice, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Updates will be provided each day from the EOC as details develop. Citizens can contact the EOC at 229.302.1900 for questions, concerns, and information on COVID-19.

SIGN UP TODAY to receive Emergency Notifications from CodeRED.  

Dougherty County and the CodeRED Emergency Notification System has established an ultra high-speed telephone communication service for emergency notifications.

CodeRED will only be used in the event of an emergency requiring immediate notification and information entered into the database will not be used for any other purpose. Questions should be directed to the Emergency Management Agency.

Those without internet access may call the Albany Fire Department at (229) 431-3262 Monday through Friday (8AM-5PM) to give their information over the phone.

For more information on COVID-19, please visit the links below.

Center for Disease Control & Prevention 

Georgia Department of Public Health

CDC Resources for Large Community Events & Mass Gatherings

City offices are implementing several temporary changes to how business is conducted to limit the exposure of citizens and staff to the possibility of contracting the COVID-19.  Conveniently and securely process a payment to Municipal Court, Planning & Development Services, and Public Works by clicking below.