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Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Thronateeska Heritage Center will be looking to reallocate some funds in 2013 to continue their preservation efforts on the historic, 'Tift Train Depot.'

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; The Thronateeska Heritage Center held a ground-breaking ceremony Wednesday morning to celebrate the building of their new Archive Center.

Monday, January 28, 2013  The Dougherty County Board of Commissioners met Monday morning with a brief agenda, which included a presentation regarding Thronateeska Heritage Center and an update on taxes.

Monday, December 31, 2012  As the ball drops in Times Square tonight, local attractions here in albany have reason to celebrate the end of 2012 and the beginning of 2013.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  In our Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know what activities are available for children during the holiday break.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Updated with video; Thanksgiving may have just ended, but Old Saint Nick is already making stops around town before Christmas.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  The Albany Recreation and Parks Department is gearing up to those with mental health issues have a better Christmas again this year.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Updated with video; In FOX 31's Facebook story of the day you wanted to know exactly which day the city of Albany will celebrate Halloween?

Monday, October 08, 2012  Dougherty County and the city of Albany are continuing negotiations for dividing up Local Option Sales Tax funds.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Arts Council kicked off arts.about.Albany Thursday morning for a month-long celebration of the arts around Albany.

Friday, September 28, 2012  In recognition of the Smithsonian’s National Museum Day Live, the heritage center will be offering free admission to the Planetarium.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Updated with video; Albany saw an increase in tourism this summer.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  The Dougherty County Commission welcomed Thronateeska Heritage Center's Executive Director Tommy Gregors, during a meeting Monday morning.

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, May 11, 2012  Coming up on May 20th, the earth will experience a solar eclipse.