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Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 8.2 percent in April.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Updated with video; Phoebe officials say a temporary restraining order (TRO), issued today by Judge Louis Sands will not alter the day-to-day operations at Phoebe North Campus.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission held their monthly meeting Wednesday morning.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Updated with video; Albany City Commissioner Ivey Hines was invited to the Albany Advocacy Resource Center on Tuesday afternoon to speak to those who are visually impaired.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Dougherty County Finance Committee has recommended that county commissioners deny a $15,000 funding request for the National Youth Sports Program.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Ben Hill County Commissioners are considering requests to abandon certain roads inside the county.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Before the summer kicks in, Georgia officials are reminding parents to make sure children aren't left in hot cars.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Updated with video; Lee County commissioners resumed budget negotiations with department heads Thursday afternoon.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Top Boston cop to tell Congress he's OK with more cameras, not 'police state,' after bombings

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Updated with video; The Georgia Charter Schools Association held a community meeting this morning to discuss possibly bringing a charter school to Albany/Dougherty County.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Updated with video; This upcoming Tuesday, Lee County commissioners will meet to discuss how they can be more efficient in their fire and EMS services.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Updated with video; Ben Hill County Commissioners met today for their weekly workshop.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Updated with video; Albany's Board of commissioners held a special called meeting Tuesday morning to select a preferred alternative site for the proposed Multimodal Site.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Updated with video; Albany City Manager James Taylor presented his 2014 budget to the board of commission.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Albany City Commissioners have voted to collect the rental car excise tax for the municipal city limits.