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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Updated with video; The Georgia Chamber of Commerce continues their regional Power Lunch program with a special breakfast this morning in Albany.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  People have been out celebrating Cinco De Mayo all weekend and in turn, helping boost Albany’s economy.

Monday, April 29, 2013  With all of the events that happened in Albany last weekend some people may be wondering if the local economy saw a boost.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  In the Facebook story of the day you wanted to know how to deal with stress brought on from the down economy.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  US is halfway toward Obama's 5-year goal of doubling exports but likely to fall a bit short

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School System's Finance and Personnel Committee met for their monthly meeting Wednesday morning.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Updated with video; Congress remains in a standoff on how to cut $85 billion dollars from the federal budget, should they not be able to reach a compromise by March 1st they face mandatory sequestration which will cut spending to federal programs across the board.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Updated with video; According to the United States Department of Labor, U.S. employers added 157,000 jobs in January. But how is the job search going for those who live here in Southwest Georgia?

Friday, February 01, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce held its 103rd Annual Meeting Thursday evening at the Hilton Garden Inn.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Updated with video; Find out what state leaders say the top issues are for 2013.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Updated with video; While the body of Derek Byrd remains at Hall and Hall Funeral Home in Albany, his family is trying to raise funds for a proper burial.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Robust hiring in manufacturing and construction fueled the December job gains.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  With a yearend deadline looming before the economy goes over the so-called fiscal cliff, President Barack Obama is cutting short his traditional Christmas holiday in Hawaii.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Updated with video; After a strong start to the Christmas holiday season, Christmas tree salespeople say sales are starting to slow down but it has nothing to do with the economy.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The government said Superstorm Sandy had only a minimal effect on the figures.