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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Updated with video; Albany City Manager James Taylor presented his 2014 budget to the board of commission.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  City officials are asking commissioners to approve additional funds for an emergency repair to a storm sewer line on Jefferson Street.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Albany-Dougherty Aviation Commission officials have approached the Albany Board of Commissioners about taking over the air tower set to be closed due to sequestration.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  City of Albany commissioners met this morning to discuss their relationships with the Aviation Commission and Water Gas & Light.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Updated with video; The Water, Gas, and Light Commission held a meeting Thursday morning to swear in two new commission members and discuss the plans to start the search for a new general manager.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Updated with video; Albany City Attorney Nathan Davis presented an amendment to the town's pension ordinance during the Pension Board of Trustees meeting Thursday morning.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Albany's city manager has released the name of the most qualified candidate to head as director over Albany’s Planning and Development Services.

Friday, August 10, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know what is required to set up a protest in Albany. Assistant City Manager Wes Smith says the City Manager's Office asks protesters to notify the Albany Police Department about five days before they plan to picket.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Updated with video; The City of Albany has released the names of two people they feel are most qualified to become Director of the Albany Transit System.

Friday, July 06, 2012  Updated with video; Albany’s City Manager’s Office has released a copy of the surveillance footage which captures images of the commotion which halted the fireworks show on the 4th of July.

Friday, July 06, 2012  Updated with video; Albany City manager James Taylor has released a statement about the 4th of July fireworks incident.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Updated with video; Leaders of the city of Albany, Dougherty County, Dougherty County Jail and other organizations came together to hear how they might be able to reduce costs.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany City Commission had a preliminary vote on a budget that will include a 1.33 millage increase for residents which translates to around $100 more of taxes for a property worth $100,000.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Updated with video; Among other things, city commissioners need to reduce services, raise taxes, or a little of both if they plan on having a balanced budget come July. And raising taxes by a little may not garner enough revenue.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany City Commission will have to make cuts if they want to stay financially in the clear.