Albany community remembers longtime Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful director Julia Bowles

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany-Dougherty County community is mourning the loss of former Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful Executive Director Julia Bowles.According to Mathews Funeral Home, Bowles passed away at home, surrounded by her family.Born and raised in Albany, Bowles was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church. She dedicated 33 years of service to Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful, serving as its executive director and making a lasting impact on the community.Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Mathews Funeral Home.Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a celebration of life at 11 a.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery.Bowles will be remembered for her years of service and dedication to the Albany-Dougherty County community.Have a news tip or see an error that needs correction? Let us know. Please include the article’s headline in your message.To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WALB on Facebook, TikTok, Instagr