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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.

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.

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.

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.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Updated with video; Congress remains in a standoff on how to cut $85 billion dollars from the federal budget, should they not be able to reach a compromise by March 1st they face mandatory sequestration which will cut spending to federal programs across the board.

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, January 02, 2013  2012 saw the Heritage House removed and the Georgia Throwdown, a three day music festival was brought to the Exchange Club fairgrounds.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Mando Corp. will construct a new casting facility in Meriwether County, investing $80 million and creating 660 jobs by 2020

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission met today to discuss "Spec Buildings."