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Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Updated with video; After 31 years working for the city, the general manager for Albany Water, Gas and Light is stepping down.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Albany business owners no longer have until March 15th to renew their Occupational Tax Certificates.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  After weeks of negotiations, the Lee County Board of Commissioners have voted on a set split of local options sales tax funds.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Board of City Commissioners has struck down a resolution to continue the negotiation process for a site for the Albany Multimodal Transportation facility.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Updated with video; Among other things, city commissioners need to reduce services, raise taxes, or a little of both if they plan on having a balanced budget come July. And raising taxes by a little may not garner enough revenue.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Updated with video; Auditors say the city saw a decrease in revenue and increase in expenses in fiscal year 2011, so the mayor says cuts are coming for the next budget.

Monday, August 15, 2011  Updated with video; The four mayoral candidates participated in their first public debate together, discussing city concerns such as public safety, jobs and the Civic Center.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  Commissioner Roger Marietta says the COLA increase for city employees should be reduced given current economic conditions and concerns from constituents.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010  Albany city officials say revenues for the year came in very close to projections, while operating expenditures were much lower than expected.

Monday, June 15, 2009  The Dougherty County Commission has spoken with the City in negotiating the landfill tipping fees.

Thursday, April 30, 2009  Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin is proposing a city budget that would call for increasing property taxes by $20 a month for the average homeowner in Atlanta.