Albany, Georgia is located in Dougherty County, where it also serves as the county seat. It has a population of well over 77,000 and is nicknamed "The Good Life City". Production and manufacturing fuel much of the city's economy, and its community life is marked by a number of unique events.

Economically speaking, Albany, Georgia is supported largely by the manufacturing, health care, transportation, education, and retail industries. Top employers for Albany residents include Procter Gamble, Teleperformance USA, MARS Snackfood US, and Thrush Aircraft. Despite Albany's extensive expansion, the city still retains its "Southern town" environment, with many areas still surrounded by pine trees, tree groves, and farmlands.

Residents of Albany enjoy a great number of events and recreation establishment, thus earning the city its nickname of The Good Life City. A few examples of popular Albany events are "Discovery Days", held at The Flint RiverQuarium, and a "Frontier Festival" held the wild animal park. Popular tourist attractions include the civic center, the municipal auditorium, and weekend events such as outdoor farmer's market. Much of the city's art scene revolves around singer Ray Charles, who hailed from Albany.

Lawyers in Albany, Georgia are trained to handle legal issues in a broad range of fields. Many Albany lawyers assist clients at the Dougherty Superior Court, located in Albany. The Superior Court oversees all other courts in the county and also maintains the Dougherty County Law Library.