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Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital officials have announced during their monthly board meeting that the hospital will be effected by sequestration.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School System received some good news last week when they found out the money they owe back from some improper 2011 Title I expenditures was reduced.

Friday, February 01, 2013  The 2011 Dougherty County tourism industry numbers have been officially released by the Albany Convention and Visitor's Bureau.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Updated with video; Fox 31 Facebook fans wanted to know how many fires the Albany Fire Department responded to in 2012.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Tracy LaShawn Smith was indicted in September of 2011 along with two co-defendants for the murder of Jerome Walden.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Updated with video; A man charged in 2011 armed robbery has been convicted for his crimes.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  The Marine Corps Logistics Base celebrated National Day of Prayer with their annual Prayer Breakfast.

Friday, April 27, 2012  Growth likely dipped in January-March quarter, but outlook for all of 2012 appears brighter

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Updated with video; Auditors say the city saw a decrease in revenue and increase in expenses in fiscal year 2011, so the mayor says cuts are coming for the next budget.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  GM earns highest profit ever in 2011 at $7.6B; union workers to get $7,000 in profit sharing

Friday, February 10, 2012  The Exchange Club handed out their Officer of the Year awards on Friday.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day, you wanted to know when booster seats should be used for kids while driving.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Updated with video; Professionals say awards, such as Albany Tech's GOAL award, will make applicants stand out in this economy that could go either way.

Friday, January 06, 2012 

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  Updated with video; Under the Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act private companies with 500 employees or more are required to use the federal E-Verify system.