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Thursday, May 31, 2012  Updated with video; Albany's Department of Community and Economic Development is proposing a way to impact the community on a budget that's been drastically cut.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  Updated with video; Albany's Department of Community and Economic Development is getting national recognition for the second year in a row.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  Updated with video; The City of Albany just hit a windfall courtesy of a bicycle promotion organization called Georgia Bikes!

Monday, April 16, 2012  In honor of the 26th Annual Community Development Week, The City of Albany, Georgia Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) would like to share with the community, our partners, and our political representatives the positive results we have achieved and continue to achieve in partnership with and for the community, local residents, and businesses.

Friday, April 06, 2012  Updated with video; April is National Fair Housing Month and to kick it off the Department of Community and Economic Development is teaching residents about discrimination and new additions to the Federal and Georgia Fair Housing Acts.

Friday, December 02, 2011  Updated with video; Poverty discussions took center stage at a recent community forum.

Friday, September 09, 2011  The Department of Community and Economic Development shares the results of a five-year development plan at a public hearing.

Thursday, August 04, 2011  Thanks to a federal grant, transitional houses for homeless families will be freshened up.

Monday, July 18, 2011  Updated with video; Hudson Lane residents have the opportunity to tap into a new sewer line after years of using septic tanks.

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Tuesday, May 17, 2011  The Dougherty County Department of Community and Economic Development has initiated a program to help small business owners restore the facade of their businesses.

Monday, October 18, 2010  The Albany Small Business Procurement Program held its kickoff on Monday at the Microbusiness Enterprise Center. The program is a partnership between Georgia Tech and the Department of Community and Economic Development designed to restore jobs and retain small businesses.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010  Residents came out to learn about loan modifications, refinancing for underwater mortgages, and foreclosure prevention tools. If you want to attend a meeting, they are held the last Tuesday of each month at the Microbusiness Enterprise center.