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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.

Sunday, March 31, 2013  Updated with video; The Greater St. John Church in Sylvester held a community Easter Egg Hunt Saturday morning.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  The Albany Fire Department's quick response to a fire call on Lily Pond Road prevented a far from spreading beyond the garage.

Monday, March 04, 2013  While the city of Albany had high hopes for the Mardi Gras festival and Snickers Marathon, organizers say the cold weather made its mark by showing numbers lower than usual.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  It's been a busy weekend for downtown Albany with Mardi Gras, the Marathon, and the Turtle Race.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  Updated with video; The Clay Spot held "Love Camp" on Saturday for children of all ages in the community.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Updated with video; High winds send a 100 foot pine tree crashing down onto a house.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Updated with video; After a day in the woods, quail hunters took time to enjoy dinner and music at the Albany Civic Center.

Saturday, January 19, 2013  Dreams came true Saturday for quite a few little girls in Albany. They got the chance to be a princess for a day at the 3rd annual princess party.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  The Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau held a hospitality meeting Thursday afternoon to discuss ways of enhancing community awareness and support for tourism with representatives from local hotels, attractions, and restaurants.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  As most Americans were bringing in the new year Monday night, the Senate was gathered after an 11-hour debate to avoid the so-called, 'Fiscal Cliff.'

Friday, December 14, 2012  Updated with video; For FOX 31's Facebook story of the day people in southwest Georgia wanted to know if there are any upcoming Christmas events planned for downtown Albany.

Friday, November 30, 2012  Updated with video; Saturday is World AIDS Day and for FOX 31’s Facebook story of the day people wanted to know what events are planned for it in southwest Georgia?

Saturday, November 24, 2012  Updated with video; A fire broke out at 1625 Gardner Drive this afternoon around 2:45 PM.

Sunday, November 11, 2012  The Albany Museum of Art in coordination with the Albany Symphony have put together four musical nights for the Albany public.