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Organizers ask Dougherty County for $32,500 to launch Pan‑African festival at Riverfront Park
Summary
Organizers of a proposed Pan‑African festival asked the Dougherty County Commission for a $32,500 county commitment as part of a three‑year plan to establish an annual cultural festival at Riverfront Park; presenters emphasized youth involvement, volunteer drives and plans to share surplus food and clothing with local shelters.
Daya Salam, principal consultant with Artesian Solutions Group LLC, asked the Dougherty County Board of Commissioners on April 27 to consider a $32,500 county commitment to help launch a Pan‑African cultural festival planned for the third weekend of September at Riverfront Park. "We have submitted a formal letter with you all requesting, $32,500 of commitment from you all," Salam said, describing the county request as matching a $32,500 request to the city of Albany as part of a three‑year plan to phase down government support over time.
Salam said a planning committee of eight community members —…
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