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Friday, May 17, 2013  Updated with video; Travel experts predict more Georgia families will travel this year.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Local businesswoman and former Albany mayoral candidate has announced via press release that she is running for the Albany City Commission Ward III seat.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Officials with the Albany Police Department have announced that another area business has increased the reward for information in the Willard Avenue shootings.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Updated with video; The reward for information relating to the drive-by shooting on Willard Avenue has increased thanks to a donation from local business owner, BJ Fletcher.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Updated with video; After a year of progress, Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority officials say they're looking forward to the changes that 2013 will bring.

Saturday, July 14, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County School Board will operate with only 6 members until Riggins future is decided.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  The Vietnam War Memorial was vandalized a week ago, now residences are calling for stricter security measures around the monument.

Monday, May 28, 2012  Updated with video; Several influential women in our community were honored Sunday afternoon during a Deborah Women Call Conference at the Center of Refuge Worship Center.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Phillip Phillips fever is spreading rapidly. Local businesses are coming together to help the Phillips family cheer the Southwest Georgia star on in person.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  Updated with video; BJ Fletcher is bringing a new restaurant to Lee County.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  Voter Registration and Election Department records show there were other Albany Mayoral elections that were close.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  Updated with video; Dorothy Hubbard won the Albany Mayoral Election with 53 percent of the vote and becomes the new mayor of Albany.

Friday, December 02, 2011  Updated with question clips; BJ Fletcher and Dorothy Hubbard face off on the issues before the December 6th election.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  Updated with video; A total of 45 pieces by five local artists were featured at the "BLAM!" art show; Albany Mayoral Candidate B.J. Fletcher endorses the arts.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  Updated with video;The public and politicians -- including Albany Mayoral candidates -- ask the Board of Elections for answers and action in mistakes made in the Ward 2 City Commission race.