SOWEGA Rising, an Albany based non-profit organization, said it’s hopeful after seeing the community turnout at this weekend’s vigils, protest and rallies.

SOWEGA Rising recently presented a video to the Dougherty County Commission, highlighting their latest contributions in the community. Skip to content. Birthday Club. Contests.

A LBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On Saturday, June 8, SOWEGA RISING hosted its annual Orange Rally Candlelight Vigil and Movie in the Park event in an effort to stop gun violence.

An Albany organization called SOWEGA Rising has planned several events to commemorate Kwanzaa. “Habari Gani. That’s our way of saying what’s the news or greetings in Kwanzaa,” said ...

“Georgia Pathways can often feel like an obstacle course,” said Sherrell Byrd, a Southwest Georgia community activist with the organization Sowega Rising. As of early this year, Georgia ...