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Friday, May 17, 2013  Updated with video; Though there was tough competition, Stewbo's Restaurant Group came in a close second as runner up, but electrical company A. West Enterprises took home the top honor as Small Business of the Year.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Updated with video; Over 30 sixth graders at Merry Acres Middle School participated in the ‘if I were Mayor’ essay contest.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Updated with video; The Georgia Association of Ministers Wives and Widows have been celebrating their 50th anniversary with a convention right here in Albany.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Updated with video; The SOWEGA Council on Aging met for their monthly meeting at their new center on West Society Avenue to give members a better idea of what's to come.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Updated with video; After going to more than 26 doctors to find answers and a diagnosis for 6-year-old Thomas Cooper, family members say they finally feel like they're getting somewhere after City of Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard signed a proclamation for his disorder on Tuesday afternoon.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Earth Day is upon us and Keep Albany Dougherty Beautiful is bringing together city officials, students and other citizens in the community for the Great American Cleanup event.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The Albany Hospitality Committee met on Thursday to update each other on any changes and also prepare for the upcoming National and Travel Tourism Week.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  City of Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard and Dougherty County Commission Chairman Jeff Sinyard met with Congressman Sanford Bishop and US Senators Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of privatizing the post office building on West Broad so it won't close.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Mayor Dorothy Hubbard spoke during the Dougherty County Kiwanis Club Monday afternoon.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Volunteers came together, in rain and shine, to give back to Mother Earth.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Updated with video; The Water, Gas, and Light Commission held a meeting Thursday morning to swear in two new commission members and discuss the plans to start the search for a new general manager.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  The Albany Recreation and Parks Department is gearing up to those with mental health issues have a better Christmas again this year.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Officials from both the city and county met this morning to honor neighborhood watch groups throughout the area.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Updated with video; People braved the chilly temperature Friday morning to attend chefs on the lawn, out front of the government center in Albany.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Dozens of people lined up outside the Salvation Army for the "Stand Up For Our Neighbors" event -- a one-stop-shop of resources for the homeless population.