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Today at 10:14 AM  Albany commissioners have made a unanimous decision to allow the Economic Development Commission to create a  investment fund to bring in more business to the Albany-Dougherty County area.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Updated with video; Albany City Commissioner Ivey Hines was invited to the Albany Advocacy Resource Center on Tuesday afternoon to speak to those who are visually impaired.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Albany City Commissioners have voted to collect the rental car excise tax for the municipal city limits.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Medical Transport Specialist Bobby Coleman confirmed on Thursday to Fox 31’s media partner The Albany Herald that he will run for the Ward II Albany City Commissioner seat, which is currently held by Ivey Hines.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Updated with video; Albany’s Board of City Commissioners voted against two rezoning proposals to make some property on Old Dawson Road into apartment complexes and living areas on Tuesday evening after holding a public hearing on the issue.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Albany-Dougherty Aviation Commission officials have approached the Albany Board of Commissioners about taking over the air tower set to be closed due to sequestration.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Albany commissioners were in deep debate about multi modal site maps that were brought before the commission Tuesday morning.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Albany city commissioners spent more than two hours in a public hearing about the rezoning of land off of Old Dawson Road.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Updated with video; During their Tuesday morning meeting, the Albany City Commission voted to award the contract to build a new fire station for the Albany Fire Department to PDC Construction In. from Bainbridge.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Updated with video; The National Youth Sports Program (NYSP), a free of charge summer program for children 8-15, is asking for the city of Albany's help in funding this year's program.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Albany City Commissioners are in the middle of a special called meeting discussing alcohol license renewal for "Charley B's", a local bar on Dawson Road.

Monday, November 19, 2012  The Albany-Dougherty Aviation Commission has approved some new changes for the new Southwest Georgia Regional Airport terminal.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Officials with the Flint Riverquarium are continuing their efforts to stay operating into 2013.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Albany city commissioners have approved a settlement against Roderick Jolivette who had three pending lawsuits against the city.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  Once complete the new sewer will provide additional capacity for the area.