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Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Updated with video; The Supreme Court has dealt a setback to a deal between two private companies that left one as the owner of the only two hospitals in a southwestern Georgia city.

Monday, January 21, 2013  According to a press release issued Monday afternon, an undetermined amount of jobs will be lost in the Calhoun County medical community.

Friday, November 30, 2012  The Hospital Authority of Albany-Dougherty County has approved the sale of bonds totaling $100 million to the general public through underwriters for Phoebe Putney.

Monday, November 26, 2012  The US Supreme Court heard arguments in the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) appeal of a federal court ruling allowing the Hospital Authority of Albany-Dougherty County to purchase Palmyra Medical Center Monday morning according to a press release issued by Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  The Hospital Authority Board invited the public to meet at the Government Center this afternoon to voice their opinions on the possible leasing of Phoebe North, formerly known as Palmyra Medical Center.

Friday, May 11, 2012  The Hospital Authority of Albany-Dougherty County met this morning on the Phoebe North campus to discuss a potential leasing agreement with Phoebe Hospital.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  Updated with video; The Hospital Authority of Tift County,The hospitals' presidents say the acquisitions are a result of the new federal healthcare implementations.

Friday, January 20, 2012  The Hospital Authority of Albany Dougherty County  had its first meeting of 2012.

Thursday, January 05, 2012  Phoebe held their January board of directors meeting where they discussed the recent merger with Palmyra and other topics.

Friday, December 16, 2011  Phoebe's press release on the purchase of Palmyra.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  Website created to disseminate more information about the authority.

Thursday, August 18, 2011  Phoebe Putney and Hospital Authority file positions with Appellate Court in their case to buy Palmyra.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  The Federal Trade Commission has submitted their opening case brief to begin the appeal process regarding a district court decision to allow the Phoebe-Palmyra merger to move forward.

Monday, July 18, 2011  The Authority and Dorminy Medical Center last year decided to partner with Phoebe Putney Health System after holding discussions with several hospital organizations.

Friday, July 15, 2011