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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany City Commissioners held a special called meeting Tuesday morning to continue budget negotiations with city employees.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Updated with video; Albany firefighters responded to a call at Albany Diagnostics located at 2726 Dawson Road in reference to smoke.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  In Thursday morning’s Water Gas and Light Commission meeting, one of the big discussions revolved around approving several purchases that will total over $100,000.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Officials from the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany has announced via press release that federal civilian employees aboard MCLB Albany are receiving notice of proposed furlough letters through the remainder of the week.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Updated with video; All the coffee lovers in Albany will be happy to know a new Starbucks is coming to town.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Wild Adventures Theme Park (WA) is one of the area’s largest employers and a strong economic engine for the community.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  T'is the season of giving back to the stores during one of the most common weeks for returns, according to employees.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  In less than a month the new Walmart in Camilla will open its doors.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  In 1997, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital was asked to participate in a welfare reform program known as “Welfare to Work.”

Friday, November 23, 2012  Inventory isn't the only thing stores are stocking up on this year. Studies show seasonal hiring is at its highest level in the past five years and shoppers say they're buying into this new trend.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Staying up all night shopping can be tricky especially without a shot of caffeine to keep you going.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Updated with video; Water, Gas, and Light employees who have direct deposit set up to their accounts received an unwelcome Thanksgiving present Wednesday morning.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  BP agrees to plead guilty and pay a record $4.5 billion over Gulf spill; 3 employees charged

Monday, November 12, 2012  Southern Agricultural Carriers, a shipping company on Sylvester Road, came before the board of Commissioners Monday to request a sewer extension out to their facility.

Monday, October 29, 2012  To help with relief effort, the Flint River Chapter of the Red Cross is sending some of their crew members to help where needed.