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Saturday, June 15, 2013  Updated with video; Contractors began demolition on the dilapidated and unoccupied blue homes located in the corner of West Residence Avenue and Madison Street Friday.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Housing Authority and Department of Housing and Urban Development have been working for quite some time now on what they’re calling “The Oaks at North Intown Transformation Plan.”

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Housing Authority is continuing it's planning efforts for choice neighborhood upgrades.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Updated with video; Children in one Albany neighborhood are rushing to get their letters to Santa mailed in hopes that they will make it to the North Pole by Christmas.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  The Albany Housing Authority is seeking a multi-million dollar grant that will change the look of the McIntosh Community.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Updated with video; Employees of Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital were updated on the hospital's finances during two different meetings on Wednesday.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  The Worth County Housing Authority Director that lost his job earlier this month was reinstated on Wednesday according to Worthit2u.net.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  The Albany Housing Authority passed a non-smoking policy for all properties going into affect January 1st, 2013.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Decision stands on former Sylvester Housing Authority Director Steve Bennett.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Residents packed the room at the Sylvester Housing Authority Board meeting Monday night to show their support for executive director Steve Bennett.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Updated with video; The Housing Authority of Albany met Tuesday to discuss several issues including their current financial standings.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Updated with video; During this morning's meeting, the Albany City Commission also approved the Albany Housing Authority's motion to apply for the 2012 Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program Grant.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Updated with video; The Coca-Cola distribution center in Albany has been sitting vacant for three years now.

Saturday, April 21, 2012  The southwest Georgia branch of the United Way is doing its part to spread health awareness.

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.