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Monday, April 22, 2013  Local businesswoman and former Albany mayoral candidate has announced via press release that she is running for the Albany City Commission Ward III seat.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Updated with video; All the coffee lovers in Albany will be happy to know a new Starbucks is coming to town.

Monday, September 17, 2012  After a suspected thief removes the door frame from the downtown Albany Artpark, officials with the Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority have to come out of the pocket to pay for their loss.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Phillip Phillips fever is spreading rapidly. Local businesses are coming together to help the Phillips family cheer the Southwest Georgia star on in person.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  Updated with video; BJ Fletcher is bringing a new restaurant to Lee County.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  Updated with video; One day before the run-off election a few people in the small business community are endorsing one of Albany’s mayoral candidates.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Two more give their endorsements to Dorothy Hubbard.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  The three mayoral candidates all seemed confident their hard campaign work has paid off.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  Updated with video; In a special report, FOX 31 sits down with the Albany Mayoral Candidates for reaction regarding racial whispers about the election from the community.

Thursday, November 03, 2011  Plans for a new outdoor patio project Downtown Albany would transform parking spots into urban outdoor seating on Broad Avenue

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  Dorothy Hubbard collects endorsements from the current mayor and a former commissioner.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  Two of the three mayoral candidates faced off at Tuesday’s Rotary Club meeting.

Monday, September 26, 2011  The city of Albany is weeks out from its mayoral election and candidates are wondering where are the people?

Monday, September 26, 2011  The three candidates vying to be the city’s next mayor squared off Saturday in a town hall meeting.

Monday, September 19, 2011  The dilapidated building has sat vacant and unused for years and although owners believe it can be revitalized; locals say it's got to go.