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Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; Flint Riverquarium officials approached the Downtown Merchants Association to discuss plans for the Fifth Annual Mardi Gras Turtle Race.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  Mission MCLB: Breaking down a cadence.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Updated with video; Two teenagers – one 16 year old and 17-year-old Shane E. Merchant -- were arrested by the Sylvester Police Department in connection to a burglary that happened on Monday.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  30 young men and women will be working with Americus and Sumter County to re-vision their future as a vibrant 21st century rural community.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  The Albany Downtown Merchants Association met Tuesday night to try to come up with a plan to bring more shoppers downtown.

Saturday, September 15, 2012  Updated with video; It was quite a show Saturday afternoon at the Nelson Tift building!

Friday, September 14, 2012  Updated with video; Lakeland Police were led on a high-speed chase Wednesday after a cross-dressing man was caught trying to cash a stolen check.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Updated with video; One local 9/11 survivor is taking his experience and turning it into a mission to thank the real heroes of our country.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Albany police investigators are asking for the public’s help locating and identifying suspects who've been passing around counterfeit bills in Albany.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Downtown Merchant Association has chosen a business with global flair as their “Merchant of the Quarter.”

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Updated with video; The New "First Friday" event is a way for family activities to be highlighted in Downtown Albany, from local musicians to the area's shops and eateries.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  Updated with video; President Obama's State of the Union speech has people talking, including the business owners of Downtown Albany.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  Updated with video; Director of the Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority, Aaron Blair, asked permission to refinance its $6 million bond.

Thursday, January 05, 2012  Updated with video; Gabe's -- a locally owned alterations shop in Downtown Albany -- wins an award from the Downtown Albany Merchant Association.

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.