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Today at 6:00 AM  Updated with video; During Tuesday's Albany City Commissioners meeting, Tommy Gregors with the Flint  Riverquarium approached the board requesting $150,000 for funding.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Updated with video; Field trips are providing a financial boost to an establishment that just five months ago received $150,000 from the city to keep it from going bankrupt.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Updated with video; The Flint Riverquarium and Darton Boosters, Inc. teamed up Saturday to hold the first ever Color the Grove 5k.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  In the Facebook story of the day, you wanted to know what species of fish call Southwest Georgia home.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Dignitaries representing countries from around the world took a tour though southwest Georgia and made a stop in Albany.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Reallocation of funds the topic for Dougherty County Commissioner Monday, with the Flint Riverquarium presenting their proposed plan.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  Updated with video; With the collection of yearly events rolling through Saturday afternoon, the Flint Riverquarium wasn't going to be left out.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Updated with video; The Flint River was selected to be this year's water high way, and features limestone bluffs, blue holes, and a variety of wildlife.

Sunday, February 17, 2013  The Flint Riverquarium held "Discovery Days" this weekend for children in the community.

Sunday, February 17, 2013  Updated with video; Saturday was the last day people in the community could participate in the Flint Riverquarium and Thoronateeska's "Sweetheart Deal."

Saturday, February 09, 2013  Updated wtih video; The Albany Convention & Visitor's Bureau held their third annual Family Reunion Workshop Saturday afternoon.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; Flint Riverquarium officials approached the Downtown Merchants Association to discuss plans for the Fifth Annual Mardi Gras Turtle Race.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  Updated with video; The Flint Riverquarium held a "Mini-Turtle Race" today, getting prepared for the big one coming up in March.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Updated with video; According to a press release issued by the Flint Riverquarium, the Flint RiverQuarium Board of Directors has voted to eliminate CEO Sanders Lewallen.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Updated with video; After just one day of testing out “Taco Truck Thursdays” in Downtown Albany, the Taqueria Garcia truck has expanded its schedule due to its success.