Albany, city in southwestern Georgia, seat of Dougherty County, at the head of navigation of the Flint River. Originally settled by the Creek, Albany is the shipping and industrial center of a farming area known for its pecans, peanuts, cotton, corn, tobacco, and livestock; large textile, meat-packing, and candy-manufacturing plants are here. Albany State University (1903), vocational schools, and a junior college are in Albany, as well a large United States Marine Corps supply base. Tourist attractions include an annual pecan festival and a museum with Creek artifacts; nearby is Radium Springs, a large natural spring. The city, named for Albany, New York, was an important cotton market until the boll weevil infestation in the early 20th century. Albany was incorporated in 1838. Population 74,550 (1980); 78,122 (1990); 76,939 (2000).Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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