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Friday, February 22, 2013  Updated with video; Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital rose above dozens of other hospitals in the state to be ranked number one in Georgia for Vascular Surgery in 2013 by Health Grades.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Museum of Art broke ground Thursday morning on an expansion and renovation to their building.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Updated with video; With a lot properties on the market, there are a few things a home owner can do, to help their house stand out from the rest.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Updated with video; After a year of progress, Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority officials say they're looking forward to the changes that 2013 will bring.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital announced today it is #1 in Georgia for Vascular Surgery according to a new report from Healthgrades, the leading provider of information to help consumers make an informed decision about a physician or hospital.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Updated with video; The ADICA board is helping to change the face of downtown Albany.

Monday, June 18, 2012  The Georgia Department of Transportation will begin construction on the shoulder of U.S. 82 and State Route 520 in Dougherty County Monday morning.

Friday, June 15, 2012  FOX 31 broadcast news online while their system is upgraded.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Updated with video; Singletary approached the board with a request to have maintenance upgrades to the building she's renting from the city but when the board suggested she wait until the next fiscal year, she objected.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  The Albany Housing Authority says utility allowance adjustments will be effective June 1. Some will see an increase, others will see a decrease.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Georgia DOT crews have rescheduled sign work at the intersection of S.R. 234 and Byron Ridge Road in Dougherty County.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  A Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany program brought up grades of participating local students by 50 percent; for this accomplishment, they received a state award.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce encourages a vote to change the TSPLOST election date.

Saturday, August 06, 2011  S&P issues unprecedented downgrade of US credit rating, citing political debate, debt package

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Sheriff’s Department has redesigned the color scheme on their cruisers, updating the design for the first time in more than two decades, and making their 30-vehicle fleet match their new uniforms.