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Sunday, May 12, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau held a hospitality expo and several hometown tours Saturday.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Updated with video; On Monday, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed into law House Bill 318, which changes the procedures of the Georgia Tourism Development Act.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The Albany Hospitality Committee met on Thursday to update each other on any changes and also prepare for the upcoming National and Travel Tourism Week.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  Updated with video; House Bill 233 passed in the Georgia House of Representatives Wednesday with an overwhelming 120 votes.

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.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Updated with video; The Snickers Marathon in Albany Georgia will soon have its own application for iPhone, iPad and Android users just in time for the race.

Saturday, February 09, 2013  Updated wtih video; The Albany Convention & Visitor's Bureau held their third annual Family Reunion Workshop Saturday afternoon.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  The Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau held a hospitality meeting Thursday afternoon to discuss ways of enhancing community awareness and support for tourism with representatives from local hotels, attractions, and restaurants.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Convention and Visitor's Bureau is reporting record numbers for the 2012 holiday season.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The Albany Conventions and Visitor Bureau has launched a new app to help guide visitors and locals around the city.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau have a few things planned for the holiday season.

Saturday, October 27, 2012  The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau announce plans to begin production of the Official 2013-2014 Albany Area Map.

Friday, August 17, 2012  Updated with video; Albany leaders gathered Thursday afternoon at the Welcome Center on Front Street to work on a plan to boost tourism in the area.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Albany continues its relationship with the upcoming movie "The Odd Life of Timothy Green" by joining in on a sock drive in honor of the film.

Friday, July 20, 2012  Updated with video; After 25 years in the Good Life City, the United Kennel Club is moving it's Winter Classic Coon Hunt event.