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Monday, January 14, 2013  The Dougherty County commissioners had their regularly scheduled meeting today, and recognized several "citizen-run" organizations.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Earlier in the week, delegates from Nigeria visited Darton State College. A new group has arrived in Albany and are visiting Albany State University for two days of learning about local government.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Updated with video; Phoebe's Cardiology Associates is celebrating their 30th anniversary Thursday.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Officials from both the city and county met this morning to honor neighborhood watch groups throughout the area.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Commissioners discussed several issues including a sewage expansion for the new Albany-Dougherty industrial park on Sylvester Road.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  The post office on West Broad set to close this year has received a new lease on life thanks to the efforts of local officials.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Commission heard changes during their Wednesday morning meeting about county employee health insurance coverage.

Monday, July 16, 2012  A few residents made appearances at Monday's Dougherty County Commission meeting and public hearing on the millage increase in the unincorporated area.

Monday, April 16, 2012  Mayor Dorothy Hubbard and County Commission Chairman Jeff Sinyard will join other elected officials, City and County department heads and government employees at 9:00 a.m., Friday, April 20 in front of the Government Center as they set the example for the community by being the lead team in removing unsightly litter during Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup event.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Updated with video; The Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee met last Thursday, but talk of a possible consolidation of Albany’s Marine Corps Logistics Base was not the main topic of discussion.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Updated with video; A committee may be formed that could determine if our marine base gets downsized.

Monday, December 05, 2011  Updated with video; Dougherty County Chairman Jeff Sinyard is encouraging people to voice their opinions about the Albany postal processing center closing.

Monday, September 26, 2011  On Friday the MCLB flipped the switch on a new power plant.

Monday, July 11, 2011  Updated with video; A plan has been drawn up for bike lanes and pedestrain crosswalks in Albany and Dougherty and Lee Counties.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  District 2 Commissioner John Hayes says his quarterly listening sessions are held to bring the government to the public and get them involved/