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Yesterday at 12:42 PM  A judge has reversed the ruling by the city of Albany to deny Gilbert Udoto an Alcohol license for his business.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Updated with video; The National Transportation Safety Board made 19 recommendations Tuesday to combat the drunk driving problem in the United States.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Updated with video; For some teenagers, being served a six pack of beer may be a rite of passage, but for two teenagers working with the Albany-Dougherty Drug Unit in an underage alcohol sales bust, it's just one sale closer to preventing others from the dangers of underage drinking.

Monday, May 06, 2013  What looked like an average beer purchase at a Dougherty County store last Monday evening was actually an undercover operation, and the clerk who made the sale doesn't realize they sold alcohol to an 18 year old working with the Albany Dougherty Drug Unit.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Updated with video; Kyle James is a mother, a widow, and a drug addict.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Agency, Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Taylor County Sheriff’s Office initiated a narcotics investigation in a mult-county area targetting a  drug trafficking network Tuesday.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  11 out of 18 stores in Albany failed to decline selling alcohol to a minor during a compliance check on Friday, March 8th.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Updated with video; Albany Police are reporting that the, "Apple Jax" at 1303 East Broad Avenue was burglarized some time Friday night.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  Updated with video; If you're looking to buy alcohol on a Sunday, the City of Sylvester isn't the place to be, however that may soon be changing as a vote to allow Sunday sales will be held next week. For the city it's more than a chance to increase revenue, it's about economic development.

Monday, March 11, 2013  The owner of a troubled nightclub in Albany has filed a case against the city to overturn a decision to not renew his liquor licenses.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Updated with video; After seven hours of testimony, Albany City commissioners made three rulings in regards to alcohol license renewal inside the city limits.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Updated with video; At the Tuesday evening Albany City Commission meeting, two bars found out about the future of their alcohol licenses.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Updated with video; The Atlanta Falcons are one game away from making it to the 2013 Super Bowl and bars are hoping to profit.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Updated with video; Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff's Office made three arrests Wednesday morning at the Fairfax Motel when responding to a loud noise and drug activity complaint around 4:24 AM.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Updated with video; Local bars are fighting to keep their liquor license.