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Haryl Dabney Jr was born November 23, 1987 to Haryl Dabney Sr. and Carlette Moore in Youngstown, Oh. and his family later transitioned to Albany, Georgia. Being raised in a single parent household his mother instilled two things more than ever, to have high integrity and work hard for what you want, because no one will give it to you. Things weren’t just given to them; he and his brother would work in his Grandparent’s (Ted and Katie Fagan’s) yard to earn skating ring and movie theater money. After years of gardening for a church member, Doris Stevenson, which he also calls his other grandmother; she hired him to do organic gardening and other yard work. Haryl attended Family Worship Center for 18 yrs., he sung in the choir and played the Alto Sax at different events, he now attends Berachah Fellowship. In 2009, the greatest blessing of his life was presented, his daughter Aubrie Kristian Dabney was born.

Haryl attended Westover Comprehensive High 2002-04, where he participated in football, was in the band, and participated in Technology Student Association (TSA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and SkillsUSA Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA). Rumor was that he developed his own school newspaper called “The Informer”. His path changed along the way in 2004 when he was charged with Rape and Kidnapping of a fellow classmate. He then attended Albany Technical College where he earned his G.E.D. Once obtained, he took classes in Information Technology at Albany Technical College.

In 2005, Haryl started volunteering with the Flint River Habitat for Humanity. While volunteering, he was injured by a nail that impaired his vision in his right eye. This however, did not deter him from continuing his work with the organization where he continues to volunteer. He is currently on the Board of Directors for: Dougherty County Library, Lily Pad Sane Center, Girls Inc., and Albany Crime Stoppers. Over his tenure as a community advocate he has served in the following organizations: Chair of Emerge Albany, Ambassador for Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, YMCA 21st Century, Southwest Ga Regional Task Force, Community Relations Chair for Team New Age Movement (NAM), Youth Advocate Leadership Trainee at Children’s Defense Fund, and Ally for Strive 2 Thrive. It has become evident that Haryl is dedicated to the betterment of his community; he feels it’s his personal responsibility to give back and help the community. In 2008 another life obstacle hit him, when he was charge with Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Assault and Gang Participation. He was then banned from the City of Albany, Ga for 2 years.

Quotes he lives by:

“If you want to go now, go alone; if you want to go far go together.” –African Proverb

“You don’t have to be in a position of power to help make a change in your community.” -Haryl Dabney Jr

“People at the top of every company have one thing in common, simply put, they get things done.” -Kraig S. Beahn Jr

These are just some highlights over Haryl’s career, personal and professional:

2005-09 Volunteer Builder, Habitat for Humanity

2008- Obtained G.E.D. from Albany Technical College

2011- Co-Founder, Albany Ga Community Hygiene Drive

2012-Pres. Board of Director’s Albany Crime Stoppers

2012-15 Tutor and Volunteer, Boys and Girls Club of Albany

2012- Youth Advocate Leadership Trainee at Children’s Defense Fund

2012- Voter Registration Drive ASU, DSC, and Athlete’s Foot

2012-13 Legislative Ambassador, American Cancer Society

2012-Pres. Ambassador for Albany Area Chamber of Commerce

2012- Board Member, YMCA 21st Century Program

2013- Downtown Cash Mob, Support local businesses in downtown Albany

2013-Pres. Board of Director’s for DOCO Library

2013- Ambassador of the Year, Albany Area Chamber of Commerce

2013- SWGA Top 40 Young Professionals Under 40, The Albany Herald

2013- Nominated for Leadership Albany

2013-14 Advisory Board, Albany/Dougherty Citizens Transportation Committee

2014- Assisted in the reopening of West Town Library

2014-15 ACT Lead, American Cancer Society CAN

2016- Assisted in the reopening of Southside Library

2017- Board of Directors for Lily Pad Sane Center

2017- Board of Directors for Girls Inc.