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

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

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.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Through the last several months, the Dougherty County Finance Committee has been analyzing the county's budget as a whole.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Updated with video; 28 businesses prospects from across the county got to see what southwest Georgia has to offer the business world.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission (EDC) discussed details Wednesday morning about the 25th annual Georgia Quail hunt which is coming to town February 6th through the 8th.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission now has a new tool in their arsenal to recruit new businesses to the area.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Updated with video; Local leaders are reaching out to businessmen from outside of southwest Georgia to help local leaders understand more about economic development.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission voted to increase it's ranks Wednesday morning.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Albany's long term financial planning committee is behind a concept that would use some of the city's MEAG funds for an economic development incentive.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  The Long Term Finance Planning Commission has decided to put their share of MEAG funds towards the Economic Development Commission's efforts to recruit and maintain businesses in Albany.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission heard a presentation from Georgia Power.