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Thursday, March 08, 2012  The petition to contest election results filed by former Ward two candidate Melissa Strother has been dismissed by Superior Court Judge Joe Bishop.

Monday, December 05, 2011  Updated with video; The case of the dispute over the Ward 2 election has moved out of the court of public opinion and into the court of Dougherty County Friday.

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.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Updated with video; Ward II City Commissioner candidate Melissa Strother files a petition contesting election results, listing 'irregularities' with former candidate Cheryl Calhoun being on the ballot

Thursday, November 10, 2011  Election officials say they followed the law when it came to handling the Ward II City Commission election and the disqualified candidate.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  In a last minute result report, Ivey Hines defeats Melissa Strother; Strother supporters plan to contest after votes for disqualified Cheryl Calhoun were counted

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  Updated with video; The city to consider refunding qualifying fees to Cheryl Calhoun, the candidate for ward two who was recently disqualified.

Thursday, October 27, 2011  Updated with video; A candidate for the Ward II City Commission seat is no longer in the running.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  Pastor Cheryl Calhoun completed the qualification process on Wednesday, putting her in the running for Hubbard's old seat.

Saturday, June 18, 2011  Parents for Change is an extension of the Stop the Violence organization.