Local Community Calandar

SEPTEMBER 9–19 — TIFTON — The Syd Blackmarr Arts Center hosts the Fiesta del Pueblo Youth Art Exhibit, featuring work by artists ages 9–17 inspired by art, culture and landscapes from the Spanish-speaking world. Exhibit hours are noon to 6 p.m. Source: Tifton Council for the Arts.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 — ALBANY — The Albany Area Chamber’s Go See Tour visits Lee County Middle School West, 190 Smithville Road in Leesburg, from 10 to 11 a.m. Registration is requested. Source: Albany Area Chamber of Commerce.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 — ALBANY — The Downtown Development Authority Board meets from 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 100 of the Government Center, 222 Pine Avenue. Source: City of Albany.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 — LEESBURG — Mossy Dell Road remains closed to through traffic for road work. Lee County advises drivers to use an alternate route. Source: Lee County Government.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 — ALBANY — The Albany Museum of Art holds Homeschool Day from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for students in grades K–5, combining gallery learning with a hands-on art project. Source: Albany Museum of Art.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 — ALBANY — The Albany Utility Board meets at 8:30 a.m. in the second-floor boardroom at Albany Utilities, 401 Pine Avenue. Source: City of Albany.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 — MOULTRIE— Coffee & Commerce, hosted by Farmers Home Furniture, brings local business and community participants together for morning networking. Source: Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 — MOULTRIE — The 10th annual Be The Light Night runs from 6 to 8 p.m. on the downtown square for World Suicide Prevention Day. A community resource fair begins at 6 p.m., followed by stories of hope at 7 and a candlelight vigil. Source: City of Moultrie.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 — TIFTON — The Tifton Urban Redevelopment Agency meets at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall, 130 E. First Street. Source: City of Tifton.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 — ALBANY — The City of Albany holds a public Global War on Terror Monument dedication ceremony at Veterans Park. The city has not posted a start time, so confirm before attending. Source: City of Albany.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 — AMERICUS — Americus and Sumter County hold a 25th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Lt. Col. Steve Stalvey will share his firsthand experience of the attack on the Pentagon. Call 229-924-4411, extension 244 or 253, for the location. Source: Americus-Sumter Tourism.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11–12 — TIFTON — The Tifton Council for the Arts offers Glassblowing programming at the Syd Blackmarr Arts Center. Source: Tifton Council for the Arts.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 — ALBANY — Run For Recovery 2026 runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Riverfront Park, 112 N. Front Street. The event supports Aspire Behavioral Health’s MAT/RISE recovery program and includes vendors, food trucks, community resources, a kids’ area, a 10 a.m. 5K and 10:30 a.m. 1-mile fun walk. Source: Aspire BHDD Services/Eventbrite.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 — ALBANY — Yoga in the Gallery runs from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Albany Museum of Art. Participants should bring a yoga mat. Source: Albany Museum of Art.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 — AMERICUS — Downtown Americus hosts a Back-to-School Pep Rally at 10 a.m. for area K–12 schools, Georgia Southwestern State University and South Georgia Technical College. Source: Americus-Sumter Tourism.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 — TIFTON — Second Saturday in Downtown Tifton returns at 320 Main Street South with downtown shopping and community activities. Source: City of Tifton.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 — TIFTON — Tapestry: The Tuesday Colorists opens at 5 p.m. at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture with a reception, gallery talk, exhibit tour and art giveaway. The exhibition continues through December 12. Source: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 — AMERICUS— First Baptist Church Americus hosts A JoyUs Ladies Brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Guest speaker Carol Ann Knight joins the free gathering for brunch and fellowship. Source: First Baptist Church Americus.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 — PLAINS / AMERICUS / LAKE BLACKSHEAR — The SAM Shortline Presidential Flyer departs Georgia Veterans State Park at 10 a.m. for a vintage rail trip to Plains, with an Americus flag stop around 11:15 a.m. Source: Americus-Sumter Tourism/SAM Shortline.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 — BAINBRIDGE — The River South Music & Arts Festival fills downtown Bainbridge with a 5K, yoga, pickleball and tennis, a photography show and other daytime activities. Live music begins at 4 p.m., followed by additional performances at 5:45 and 7:30 p.m. Source: Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 — MOULTRIE — The 9/11 Never Forget Memorial Stair Climb begins at 8 a.m. at Mack Tharpe Stadium, 1000 Stadium Drive. Source: City of Moultrie.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 — MOULTRIE — Second Saturday runs from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in downtown Moultrie, with sidewalk sales, food trucks and activities around the courthouse square. Source: City of Moultrie.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 — AMERICUS — The Georgia Baptist Mission Board’s SPARK Conference is held at Central Baptist Church, 190 Upper River Road. Doors open at 3:45 p.m., and the ministry-training program runs from 4:30 to 8:15 p.m. Registration is $15. Source: Georgia Baptist Mission Board.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 — ALBANY — The Albany Museum of Art hosts its Art Lovers Book Club from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The gathering is free and open to the public. Source: Albany Museum of Art.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 — ALBANY — The Albany Area Chamber holds Business After Hours, hosted by RE/MAX of Albany. The monthly networking event is free, with registration encouraged. Source: Albany Area Chamber of Commerce.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 — AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University presents a Chamber Concert at 7:30 p.m. at Jackson Performance Hall featuring guzheng and guqin performer HaiQiong Deng. Source: Americus-Sumter Tourism/Georgia Southwestern State University.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 — TIFTON — Southwell’s Weight Loss Surgery Support Group meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at South Georgia Surgical, 1007 Greenfield Drive. Source: Southwell.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 — ALBANY — The Albany City Commission holds a work session at 8:30 a.m. in Room 100 of the Government Center, 222 Pine Avenue. Source: City of Albany.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 — ALBANY — The Albany Museum of Art begins a six-week Wednesday-evening painting workshop series for high-school students and adults. Sessions run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. through October 21. Individual classes cost $20 for museum donors and $25 for non-donors. Source: Albany Museum of Art.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 — ALBANY — The Albany Museum of Art celebrates the opening of 4 new fall exhibitions from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 311 Meadowlark Drive. Source: Albany Museum of Art.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 — ALBANY — The Arc of Southwest Georgia presents Meals with a Mission at 6:30 p.m. at Merry Acres Event Center, raising support for programs serving people with disabilities and their families. Source: The Arc of Southwest Georgia/WALB News 10.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 — ALBANY — Chehaw Park & Zoo hosts its Jr. Zookeeper & Friends of Chehaw Social, inviting former Chehaw Park Authority members, Friends of Chehaw and former Junior Zookeepers to reconnect. Source: Chehaw Park & Zoo.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 — AMERICUS— Central Baptist Church’s 55+ Monthly Luncheon resumes at noon in the Fellowship Hall. Source: Central Baptist Church.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 — AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University holds its eighth annual Day of Giving, a 24-hour campaign supporting scholarships and student programs. Participating Americus restaurants and retailers also will donate portions of designated sales. Source: Georgia Southwestern State University.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 — MOULTRIE — Taste of the Town opens to the public at 5:30 p.m. at the downtown courthouse square, with more than 20 restaurants and vendors, live music, games and family activities. Source: City of Moultrie.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 — ALBANY — The Magic of Motown comes to the Albany Municipal Auditorium, 200 N. Jackson Street, for an evening celebrating Motown hits and soul music. Source: City of Albany.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 — ANDERSONVILLE — Andersonville National Historic Site observes National POW/MIA Recognition Day with ranger programs at the National Prisoner of War Museum examining the experiences of prisoners of war and those who never returned home. Source: Andersonville National Historic Site/Americus-Sumter Tourism.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 — MOULTRIE — The NAMI Moultrie Connection Recovery Support Group meets as part of the organization’s ongoing peer-support programming. Source: Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 — ALBANY — The Albany Museum of Art holds a free Family Opening Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring a take-home art project connected with the museum’s new fall exhibitions. Source: Albany Museum of Art.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 — ALBANY — Stairway to Zeppelin takes the stage at the Albany Municipal Auditorium, 200 N. Jackson Street. Source: City of Albany.

SEPTEMBER 19–20 — LEESBURG — Christ’s Sanctified Holy Church, 791 White Pond Road, holds a Revival Weekend with services at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Source: Christ’s Sanctified Holy Church.

SEPTEMBER 19–20 — ANDERSONVILLE — Andersonville National Historic Site presents its third Freedom 250 weekend, focusing on prisoners of war during the Korean and Vietnam wars through living-history presentations and activities. Source: Andersonville National Historic Site/Americus-Sumter Tourism.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 — TIFTON — Childhood Cancer Awareness: Kickball and Home Run Derby runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of the City of Tifton’s community calendar. Source: City of Tifton.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 — TIFTON — The Tifton Council for the Arts hosts a free Fiesta del Pueblo Community Craft Night from 5:30 to 7 p.m., with families invited to create traditional papel picado. Source: Tifton Council for the Arts.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 — TIFTON — The Tift Theatre presents Ramble Tamble: A Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute at 7 p.m. Source: City of Tifton.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 — TIFTON — ABAC ThunderCon runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at several campus venues, with anime, comics, video games, science fiction, fantasy, trading-card games and more. Source: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 — PLAINS / AMERICUS / LAKE BLACKSHEAR — The SAM Shortline Presidential Flyer makes its second September trip, departing Georgia Veterans State Park at 10 a.m. and making an Americus flag stop at 11:15 a.m. Source: SAM Shortline.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 — MOULTRIE — Moultrie Oktoberfest runs from noon to 11 p.m. at Bandwagon Brewing Company, 33 W. Central Avenue. Source: City of Moultrie.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 — LEESBURG — Temp Coffee hosts Silent Book Club from 4 to 6 p.m. at its Leesburg location. There is no assigned book; participants bring whatever they are currently reading. Source: Temp Coffee.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 — TIFTON — A reception for the Fiesta del Pueblo Youth Art Exhibit runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Syd Blackmarr Arts Center. Source: Tifton Council for the Arts.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 — SYLVESTER — The Sylvester City Council meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 101 N. Main Street. Source: City of Sylvester.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 — TIFTON — The Tifton City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 130 E. First Street. Source: City of Tifton.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 — AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University hosts an Alumni Trips Presentation from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Wheatley Administration Building Room 127. Source: Georgia Southwestern State University.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 — ALBANY — The Albany Museum of Art’s After School Art Club for elementary students meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Source: Albany Museum of Art.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 — ALBANY — The Albany City Commission holds its regular business meeting at 6 p.m. in Room 100 of the Government Center, 222 Pine Avenue. Source: City of Albany.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 — ALBANY — NAMI Albany’s free, peer-led Connection Recovery Support Group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The Change Center, 500 Pine Avenue, Suite 104. Source: NAMI Albany.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 — TIFTON — The City of Tifton presents Marketing Strategies and Obtaining Your Customers from 5:30 to 7 p.m. as part of its business-development education series. Source: City of Tifton.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 — TIFTON — The Anita Stewart Oncology Center Cancer Support Group meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 1623 Madison Avenue. Source: Southwell.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 — ALBANY— The Albany Museum of Art’s After School Art Club for middle and high school students meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Source: Albany Museum of Art.

SEPTEMBER 23–24 — ALBANY — The Albany Area Chamber and Albany Economic Development Commission present the 2026 Business Expo/Career Expo at the Albany Civic Center, connecting businesses, employers and job seekers from across Southwest Georgia. Source: Albany Area Chamber of Commerce.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 — ALBANY — The Albany Utility Board meets at 8:30 a.m. at Albany Utilities, 401 Pine Avenue. Source: City of Albany.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 — AMERICUS— The 37th Annual Taste of Sumter runs from 6 to 9 p.m. along Jackson Street in downtown Americus. Food vendors from across Sumter County will offer samples and dishes throughout the evening. Source: Americus-Sumter Tourism.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 — MOULTRIE— The Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber holds Business After Hours, hosted by Cobb Funeral Home. Source: Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 — SYLVESTER — Downtown Sylvester hosts a free concert featuring The Grapevine Band along with Sip & Stroll, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Depot. Source: City of Sylvester.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 — LEESBURG— Temp Coffee hosts Anime Trivia Night from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1420 U.S. Highway 19 South. The evening includes trivia, a cosplay contest, themed drinks and pastries, a photo booth and prizes. Source: Temp Coffee.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 — PLAINS — The annual Plains Peanut Festival and Road Race fills downtown Plains with food, vendors, arts and crafts, entertainment and family activities. The festival’s main activities begin around 11 a.m. Source: Americus-Sumter Tourism.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 — TIFTON — The 34th Annual Goin’ Hog Wild Car, Truck & Jeep Show runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Tifton. Source: Tiftarea Auto Club/Judge’s Car & Truck Shows.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 — TIFTON — The Tifton Council for the Arts offers Photography for Beginners from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Syd Blackmarr Arts Center. Participants ages 13 and older should bring their own digital camera. Source: Tifton Council for the Arts.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 — TIFTON — La Fiesta del Pueblo takes place in Fulwood Park. The parade begins at 10 a.m. on Tift Avenue, the opening ceremony starts at 10:30, free children’s rides operate from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and music and stage programs continue until 7 p.m. Source: La Fiesta del Pueblo.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 — MOULTRIE — Childhood Cancer Awareness Night begins at 3 p.m. at Needmore Speedway. Source: City of Moultrie.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 — TIFTON — The 30th Miss Georgia Pine Pageant begins at 2 p.m. at the Tift Theatre. Source: City of Tifton.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 — ALBANY — The Albany Museum of Art’s Fall Painting Workshop Series continues from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Individual classes cost $20 for museum donors and $25 for non-donors. Source: Albany Museum of Art.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 — PLAINS — Plains commemorates the 102nd anniversary of President Jimmy Carter’s birth. Special community activities are expected, with final details to be announced. Source: Americus-Sumter Tourism.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 — TIFTON — ABAC’s Tribute Series opens with Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute at Howard Auditorium. Tickets are required. Source: ABAC Arts & Culture.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 — AMERICUS — Habitat for Humanity’s 50th Anniversary Community Birthday Celebration takes place at its headquarters at 322 W. Lamar Street, with cupcakes, children’s activities and commemorative items. Final event time remains TBA. Source: Americus-Sumter Tourism/Habitat for Humanity.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 — ALBANY — Fall on the Flint runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at Veterans Park Amphitheatre, featuring Macon Music Revue, outdoor demonstrations, vendors, food trucks and a children’s zone. Admission is free. Source: Flint River Entertainment Complex.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 — ALBANY — The Pink Run presented by Phoebe Putney Health System kicks off the 5th Annual Flint River Entertainment Complex 5K Race Series at Veterans Park Amphitheater. Source: City of Albany.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 — TIFTON — The Tifton Council for the Arts presents a Paint and Sip class at the Syd Blackmarr Arts Center. Source: Tifton Council for the Arts.

OCTOBER 6–10 — BAINBRIDGE — The Flint River Fair returns to the Earle May Boat Basin with rides, food and family activities. Final daily hours are still to be announced. Source: Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 — ALBANY — The Albany Car, Truck & Jeep Show runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Albany Mall, featuring more than 75 trophies, prizes, food and a $1,000 Best of Show award for a vehicle from 1990 or earlier. Source: Judge’s Car & Truck Shows.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 — ALBANY — The Albany Museum of Art’s State of the Arts Luncheon runs from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Admission is free for Benefactor-level and higher donors and $35 for other guests. Registration will open through the museum. Source: Albany Museum of Art.

OCTOBER 20–22 — MOULTRIE — The Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at Spence Field. Source: Sunbelt Ag Expo.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 — ALBANY — Blackberry Smoke brings its 25th Anniversary Tour to the Albany Municipal Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Source: Flint River Entertainment Complex.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 — ALBANY — The Monster Dash runs from 9 a.m. to noon at Veterans Park Amphitheatre. Comedian Marcus D. Wiley performs at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany Municipal Auditorium. Source: Flint River Entertainment Complex.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 — ALBANY — Chehaw Park & Zoo hosts Boo at the Zoo, its annual Halloween-season family event. Source: Chehaw Park & Zoo.