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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  In an email released Tuesday afternoon by Albany Recreation and Parks Director Suzanne Davis, the fireworks are back on for Albany.

Monday, April 15, 2013  It may be a few months away but FOX 31 has been receiving a lot of calls recently about Albany’s Fourth of July fireworks display being canceled.

Friday, July 06, 2012  Updated with video; Albany’s City Manager’s Office has released a copy of the surveillance footage which captures images of the commotion which halted the fireworks show on the 4th of July.

Friday, July 06, 2012  Updated with video; Albany City manager James Taylor has released a statement about the 4th of July fireworks incident.

Friday, July 06, 2012  Updated with video; With the "First Friday" event, some are concerned that the same behavior that broke up the fireworks, could ruin other events.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Hundreds of thousands of Americans from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic were preparing to spend the Fourth of July like the nation's founders did in 1776, without the conveniences of electricity and air conditioning.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Updated with video; While sparklers and non-explosive fireworks are legal in the state of Georgia, firecrackers and anything that is projected into the sky are not.

Monday, July 02, 2012  For those who want to get out and see the city on the 4th of July, Albany officials say multiple activities are planned for any who wants to participate.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Updated with video; Friday night the Marine Corps Logistics Base wrapped up its 18th Annual Independence Day Celebration.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Recreation and Parks Department held a news conference Tuesday afternoon to discuss the details surrounding the Fourth of July fireworks.

Monday, July 04, 2011  Beyond fireworks and barbeques, Fourth of July has another meaning for many locals.

Monday, July 04, 2011  Albany officials recognize local first responders for their service to the community.

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Sunday, July 03, 2011  The 4th of July is a big day for family picnics and bar-b-que, and to top it all off, a sky filled with fireworks.