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About Albany, GA

Albany anchors southwest Georgia's farm country, sitting where the Flint River curves through pecan orchards and cotton fields. I-75 runs 15 miles east with US 82 connecting straight into downtown, while US 19 cuts north-south through the city toward Thomasville and Columbus. The subtropical heat brings steamy summers and pleasant winters perfect for year-round outdoor activities. Southwest Georgia Regional Airport lies 3 miles southwest of downtown, and the city's crown jewel is the Flint RiverQuarium downtown, featuring a massive Blue Hole exhibit that recreates an authentic river swimming hole with native Georgia fish species.

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Albany, GA is in United States, at 31.578, -84.176 - about 28 km north of Baconton, GA.

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The closest airport to Albany, GA is Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, 7 km (about 11 min by car).

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