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Monday, April 29, 2013  Thursday night was the fourth of several meetings taking place throughout the next month regarding the Dougherty County school closings.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County Board of Education members met Wednesday afternoon to hear a presentation regarding rezoning and repurposing of several schools throughout the system.

Monday, January 28, 2013  The Dougherty County School System Safety and Security Committee met Monday morning to go over the programs and steps in place in case of a school system emergency.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The Dougherty County Library Board of Trustees met on Tuesday evening to vote on the company that will renovate the central branch on Pine Avenue.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Updated with video; During Thursday's Albany Hospitality Committee meeting members discussed bringing the Dixie Softball National Board meeting here to southwest Georgia.

Monday, December 10, 2012  During Monday night’s school board meeting, board members and community leaders said their goodbyes to Dr. Joshua Murfree.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  The Dougherty County School Board held a special called personnel meeting Tuesday morning.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority (ADICA) is slowly making a positive transformation in downtown Albany.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Another person interested in acquiring the space has approached the ADICA board.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Within a year Albany visitors can expect to see a new look in the downtown area because Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority (ADICA) board members are working on a plan to help boost the image in the downtown area.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Dougherty Inner City Authority (ADICA) has plans in place to build up the downtown area, but many times getting permission to spend a certain amount halts the process.

Friday, September 30, 2011  At their first meeting, the newly established Lee County Community Foundation discussed donations to the Lee County Animal Shelter.

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  The Albany Dougherty Inner City Authority launches "ADICA Cares" campaign to bring attention to the organization and its redevelopment work in Downtown Albany.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  EDC board members are considering attending a Georgia Academy for Economic Development

Friday, July 01, 2011  Public hearings wrapped up Thursday and now citizens await for a committee to discuss the opinions and decide how to move forward