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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Updated with video; Local law enforcement officials wore aprons instead of uniforms to put their cooking skills to the test.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Updated with video; Darton College held their annual, "Smokin' Butts 5K," this morning giving students, and citizens the chance to stretch their legs and bag some scholarships.

Monday, March 04, 2013  While the city of Albany had high hopes for the Mardi Gras festival and Snickers Marathon, organizers say the cold weather made its mark by showing numbers lower than usual.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Travel writer Glenn Kaufmann has reflected on his Albany experience in a new article for Points North Atlanta magazine.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Updated with video; Riverfront Barbeque has announced that they are closing their doors forever later this month.

Friday, August 10, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany police have made a second arrest in the burglary of Riverfront Barbeque.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  An overnight burglary leaves an Albany business missing meat and not cash.

Monday, August 06, 2012  The Albany Viper Unit Motorcycle Club holds annual back to school bash.

Saturday, May 26, 2012  Updated with video; Downtown Albany hosted the first farmers market of the Summer, Saturday May 26th.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  The vacant Hooter’s building on Old Dawson Road is being renamed and reopened.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  Austin's Barbeque and Oyster Bar is moving into the old Hooter's building.

Monday, July 04, 2011  Beyond fireworks and barbeques, Fourth of July has another meaning for many locals.

Saturday, March 19, 2011  The Hasan shriners in Albany are hosting a carnival this weekend, filled with rides, food and music. The carnival helps raise money to keep Hasan shriners open so they can support Shriners Hospitals.

Thursday, November 18, 2010  Albany Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes Business, Non-Profit and Ambassador of the Year. Lamar Reese receives Lifetime Achievement Award.

Monday, October 11, 2010  Fall is here and our outdoor temperatures have cooled enough that people are spending more time outside.  For many autumn is the time to fire up the grill but it seems that even cooking outdoors can be harmful to our environment.  Here’s a look in this week’s Go Green.