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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Acting IRS commissioner repeatedly failed to tell Congress that tea party groups were targeted

Friday, February 22, 2013 

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Despite signs of economic recovery, hiring remains too weak to rapidly reduce the number of those unemployed.

Saturday, September 15, 2012  Updated with video; Habitat officials are seeking military applicants to receive the homes.

Monday, July 30, 2012  Updated with video; Firearm sales in certain parts of the nation are seeing an uptick since the mass shooting in Colorado.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  The Albany Police Department’s firearms safety course will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. at the Law Enforcement Center in the Community Room.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Public Library not only offers books and magazines to check out, they also offer volunteer opportunities.

Monday, February 13, 2012  Updated with video; Buffalo Wild Wings will open their doors on March 19, 2012 and they’re starting off with a bang.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Study concludes growth in mobile, Facebook applications has created 466,000 US jobs since 2007

Thursday, January 26, 2012  Updated with video; Business experts say more employers are asking for web portfolios and social media links, but what do local experts say about paper versus online resumes?

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  Tourism industry pushes for US to allow more foreign visitors, move could help economy

Thursday, December 22, 2011  Unemployment applications drop to lowest since April '08 as job market continues to strengthen

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  The Downtown Merchant's Association is calling for businesses and community members to participate in the parade by creating 'over-the-top' costumes and floats.

Friday, September 09, 2011  AT&T is building two new cell sites in Albany to help provide better service to AT&T cell phone users in the area.

Friday, February 11, 2011  Albany City Commissioner Roger Marietta says the job of city manager requires a person of strength and vision.