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Albany and Dougherty County have had more than their fair share of challenges in recent years (straight-line wind events, a tornado, a hurricane and being Ground Zero for the COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia). However, residents and businesses in this Southwest Georgia county are resilient. They have worked hard to generate opportunities for a better quality of life that includes increased healthcare access, workforce development, a thriving downtown and improved economic prospects.

Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), co-chair of the Congressional Job Corps Caucus, welcomed U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh to Albany, Georgia.

The pair toured the Turner Job Corps Center and discussed the value of the Job Corps program in strengthening America's economy and preparing participants for successful careers.

COLUMBUS – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., hosted a recent roundtable discussion at the National Infantry Museum attended by local veterans, community leaders, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough.

The discussion was an opportunity for local veterans and leaders to share their insights with the secretary about VA care and ways in which it can be improved. Earlier in the day, Bishop participated in a ceremony at the newly named Robert S. Poydasheff VA Clinic in Columbus.

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Turner Job Corp hosted two special visitors today.

Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and Congressman Sanford Bishop toured and met with students at Turner.

Both men spoke with welding students on higher education and the importance of techincal jobs.

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During Secretary Walsh's tour, the discussion was focused around the value of training for the workforce which helps in strengthening the economy.

After opening its doors to patients on July 11, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday for the new Robert S. Poydasheff VA Clinic in Columbus.

Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough took part in the ceremony alongside U.S. Congressman Sanford Bishop, local elected officials and members of local veteran organizations. McDonough's visit to the Columbus area will help assess how President Biden's Unity Agenda can help improve local operations, according to a news release from Bishop's office.

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Friday's grand opening brought state and national leaders to our area.

Beside them, the United States' Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs, Denis McDonough, who spent his time in Columbus hearing from Fort Benning soldiers and local veterans.