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Yesterday at 11:20 AM  Albany commissioners have tentatively approved a motion for Southwest Georgia  Regional Airport officials to accept two grants from the FAA.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Updated with video; Local contractors now have the city of Albany’s word that they will receive local preference over outside businesses.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  City officials are asking commissioners to approve additional funds for an emergency repair to a storm sewer line on Jefferson Street.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Albany City Commission has given tentative approval for funding for the Albany Technical College pedestrian bridge.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Planning Commission voted on a variance that would allow a personal care home to be placed only footsteps away from another.

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.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  City of Albany commissioners met this morning to discuss their relationships with the Aviation Commission and Water Gas & Light.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  In their last meeting of the year, the Albany Board of Commissioners made a decision that may help curb crime in the Albany area.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Earlier in the week, delegates from Nigeria visited Darton State College. A new group has arrived in Albany and are visiting Albany State University for two days of learning about local government.

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

Thursday, January 26, 2012  Updated with video; City commissioners went to Atlanta to sit in on seminars and speak with legislators.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  Officials made a vote to allow the Albany Panthers to rent out the civic center for 2012 football games, but this vote didn't come without opposition.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010  Lee County commissioners discussed amendments to their current EMS policy.