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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.

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.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  There are more than 200 places in the Albany area that sale either beer, liquor, or wine and although there are limitations on where hard liquor and wine can be sold, there's no legislation on the proximity of beer sales.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  A Lee County Commission candidate approached the board about discrepancies in the Lee County Sign Ordinance and during Tuesday night’s meeting commissioners made changes to the ordinance.

Friday, November 11, 2011  Updated with video; What is the future of Sunday alcohol sales in Albany?

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  Updated with video; A local pastor protests Sunday alcohol sales being on the ballot.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011  A number of city issues are on the ballot for early voting in Dougherty County, including the mayor's race and Sunday alcohol sales.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  A Lee County citizen asks the Board of Commissioners to put the Sunday alcohol sales referendum on the November ballot.

Monday, June 06, 2011  For FOX 31's Facebook story of the day people wanted to know why hasn't the Lee County Board of Commissioners voted on a Sunday alcohol sales referendum?

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  City Commissioners vote in favor of allowing people to vote in November on whether alcohol should be sold in the city on Sundays.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  The city commission will vote Tuesday night on whether folks should vote on the matter of Sunday alcohol sales.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011  The Senate voted 32-22 on the measure after more than two hours of debate.

Thursday, February 17, 2011  After a fast start and little initial opposition, the issue of Sunday liquor sales is dead for this year's Georgia legislative session.