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Thursday, May 16, 2013  U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., today praised the Senate passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, which contained a key provision to allow the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project to move forward.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission held their monthly meeting Wednesday morning.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Local Southwest Georgia leaders offer some advice to recent college grads.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Updated with video; Americus city leaders turned to an event Friday afternoon to hear ideas set to move the city and county forward.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Housing Authority and Department of Housing and Urban Development have been working for quite some time now on what they’re calling “The Oaks at North Intown Transformation Plan.”

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The winners of the 2013 Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission’s (EDC) industry awards were announced Wednesday morning at their rise and shine breakfast.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Albany Board of Commissioners is holding a special called work session with city groups to get an update on the progress that's been made.

Monday, April 08, 2013  In the Facebook story of the day you wanted to know where local school’s get their safety plans from.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Albany Economic Development Commission officials approached the Dougherty County Board of Commissioners Monday morning with an update on their progress for the year.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Tax season is here and many southwest Georgia businesses are eligible to receive thousands in tax credits, except many don't know it.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Albany-Dougherty Aviation Commission officials have approached the Albany Board of Commissioners about taking over the air tower set to be closed due to sequestration.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Ted Clem with the Albany Economic Development Commission came before the Long Term Financial Planning Committee to present the policy and criteria for the Albany Job Investment Fund.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission met this morning to address a stimulus package to bring more businesses to the community.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Easter Seals' Megan's House received some help Wednesday morning from the The Sertoma Clubs of Albany.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Updated with video; Visitors to Albany will soon have a new place to rest their head.