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Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Dozens of people lined up outside the Salvation Army for the "Stand Up For Our Neighbors" event -- a one-stop-shop of resources for the homeless population.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  An Albany city commissioner is accused of leaving a local hotel with an $11,000 catering and events bill.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Board of Commissioners vetoed a preliminary vote to move forward with choosing design services for the proposed multimodal site.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Area Black Expo kicked off Tuesday night and organizers say it was a success.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  Updated with video; City officials are called unpatriotic after Gieyric's American flag outside his business got national attention. The city says it's not 'an American flag issue.'

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Yaz Johnson, son of Albany Civil Rights Activist Johnnie Johnson told Commissioner Chris Pike he wants the Albany Municipal Auditorium as his father's memorial.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Updated with video; Speakers at the 2012 Dream Summit inspired area youth to create a legacy like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and set the standards higher for themselves.

Thursday, February 03, 2011  A general store with old-fashioned soda jerk, a fresh market organic food store and an upscale consignment shop featuring a coffee shop are slotted to open downtown before Mardi Gras.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011  Dozens of students participate in the inaugural MLK Jr. Dream Summit.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  With the economy in Southwest Georgia still struggling, city officials in Albany say their main hope is that Democrats and Republicans find a way to work together and get things done.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010  Mayor Pro-Tem Christopher Pike issued a proclamation pledging support for disabled people in Albany.

Saturday, January 30, 2010  Pike also encouraged everyone to make sure census representatives are legit when you talk with them.

Monday, January 11, 2010  Commissioners take care of a laundry list of items including swearing in Chris Pike and lending ADICA more money.

Wednesday, November 04, 2009  Even though he was elected just yesterday, commissioners are in disagreement on an issue concerning Christopher Pike's position.

Tuesday, November 03, 2009  Albany has a new city commissioner.