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Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Updated with video; Albany Technical College officially signed two Pathways Program agreements with Valdosta State University on Tuesday that will allow students to smoothly transition between the two institutions to obtain a bachelor’s degree.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Tensions between libertarian-leaning and more mainstream Republicans were on vivid display Tuesday.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Southwest Georgia will soon be testing whether a network of pumps can boost the flow of depleted streams and rivers.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Update: Albany police report that Tamika Lewis returned to her Grandmother's home safely on Sunday.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A look at what North Korea's vow to scrap war armistice means for an already tense region

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Updated with video; On Tuesday afternoon, Albany Technical College signed an agreement with Southern Polytechnic State University that will allow students to earn a bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Operations.

Friday, February 22, 2013  The Georgia Independent College Association and the Technical College System of Georgia have made it easier for technical college graduates to enter many four-year private colleges in Georgia with transfer of credit hours. Representatives of the two organizations signed the Transfer Articulation Agreement in a State Capitol ceremony hosted by Governor Nathan Deal on February 20 in the north wing.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Attorney General Sam Olens has announced via press release a multi-state agreement with four major tobacco companies that settles a 10-year dispute regarding payments under the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement (MSA).

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  The Albany Herald announces a new printint agreement with Gannett Co.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Obama says he 'wasn't happy' over collapsed 'grand bargain' on budget with House Republicans

Monday, August 20, 2012  Updated with video; The Lee County Utilities Board met Monday to discuss an increase in the sewer and water availability fee.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  Updated with video; Albany State University and Deerfield-Windsor made it official today as they signed a partnership allowing Deerfield students to earn credit at Albany State.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  The Hospital Authority Board invited the public to meet at the Government Center this afternoon to voice their opinions on the possible leasing of Phoebe North, formerly known as Palmyra Medical Center.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Updated with video; Albany Tech and Albany State sign agreement to allow fire science technology credits transfer.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  ATLANTA, March 20, 2012 – The Georgia Public Service Commission (Commission) today by a 4-1 vote approved Georgia Power’s request to decertify, that is, remove from service, two coal fired electric generation plants at Plant Branch in Putnam County, Georgia and one oil fired generation unit at Plant Mitchell in Mitchell County in southwest Georgia.