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Tuesday, November 27, 2012  On Tuesday, the Albany Board of City Commissioners voted in favor of raising the occupational tax for business owners.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Local hotels could see a sales tax that may benefit local tourist hot spots.

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.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  Updated with video; FOX 31 gets a sneak peek at the new Olive Garden restaurant.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  Updated with video; City commissioners went to Atlanta to sit in on seminars and speak with legislators.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  Updated with video; The family of civil rights hero Rev. Johnnie Johnson Jr. has petitioned the city of Albany for a landmark to be named in his honor. This where the idea of changing the name of Albany's airport came into the picture and caused tension.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  Rhema Word Cathedral is looking to expand.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  Updated with video; City Commissioner Roger Marietta has announced he will run again for commissioner of Ward IV.

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.

Tuesday, July 07, 2009  The sign ordinance continues to be an issue among City commissioners.