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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Updated with video; Officials are trying to reclassify the downtown Albany Post Office as a 'Village Post Office'.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Frances Krack, the manager over the Griggs Building where the downtown Albany Post Office is housed, says the building's contract with the U.S. Postal Service has been extended for three months.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Community leaders, business owners, and other supporters for the downtown Albany Post Office turned out to a press conference held by the USPS.

Monday, November 05, 2012  In addition to a public meeting being held about the Downtown Post Office, the United States Postal Service has announced the closing date for the postal processing facility in Albany.

Monday, November 05, 2012  In a press release issued Monday afternoon, the United States Postal Service has announced plans for a public meeting regarding the Downtown post office.

Monday, October 29, 2012  The Dougherty County Commission met Monday morning to hear an update regarding the Downtown Post Office.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  The post office on West Broad set to close this year has received a new lease on life thanks to the efforts of local officials.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Johnny Williams, a concerned citizen, visited the City of Albany commission meeting to urge them to save the downtown post office.