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Friday, May 18, 2012  In our Facebook Story of the Day you wanted to know what the costs associated with starting a business downtown are. Fox 31 met up with downtown manager Aaron Blair Thursday afternon to find out.

Friday, May 11, 2012  Updated with video; Folks in Lee County began setting up for Phillip Phillips’ homecoming ceremonies Friday afternoon.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  Contestants have battled over the last few weeks to take home the title and a winner will be crowned.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  Updated with video; Wednesday night Phillip Phillips performed on American Idol but what many may not know is that he's just one of many talented people in his family.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Updated with video; Meals on Wheels held a fundraiser Monday morning.

Monday, November 14, 2011  Updated with video; Olympic short track speedskater Anthony Lobello made a stop in Albany to encourage a group of young skaters to follow their dreams.

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  The second round of the singing competition Albany Star starts this weekend.

Monday, May 30, 2011  Folks in Albany went to the veteran’s amphitheatre in hopes of impressing judges with their vocal abilities.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  A proposal was made at an ADICA meeting regarding a Starbucks location inside the Hilton Garden Inn in Downtown Albany.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  Maybe you couldn't quite make the cut for American Idol, but if you think you've got the talent you can win the hometown version

Saturday, October 30, 2010  A variety of local singers kicked off the day with the final round of ‘Albany Star’, a local singing competition. River Jam is put on by Albany Recreation and Parks.

Saturday, July 03, 2010  Dozens of Southwest Georgia singers audition to become Albany’s Star.