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Friday, May 17, 2013  Updated with video; Though there was tough competition, Stewbo's Restaurant Group came in a close second as runner up, but electrical company A. West Enterprises took home the top honor as Small Business of the Year.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  U.S Senator Johnny Isakson stopped in Albany on his tour through southwest Georgia to address Albany leaders.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  City of Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard and Dougherty County Commission Chairman Jeff Sinyard met with Congressman Sanford Bishop and US Senators Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of privatizing the post office building on West Broad so it won't close.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The Dougherty County commissioners had their regularly scheduled meeting today, and recognized several "citizen-run" organizations.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  According to our media partner, The Albany Herald, Chairman of the Board of the Dougherty County Public Library System, Guy Craft has resigned effective today.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Earlier in the week, delegates from Nigeria visited Darton State College. A new group has arrived in Albany and are visiting Albany State University for two days of learning about local government.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Updated with video; Phoebe's Cardiology Associates is celebrating their 30th anniversary Thursday.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Officials from both the city and county met this morning to honor neighborhood watch groups throughout the area.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Commissioners discussed several issues including a sewage expansion for the new Albany-Dougherty industrial park on Sylvester Road.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  The Butterfly Gardens at Radium Springs was named a certified Monarch Butterfly Pollinator Garden during a ceremony filled with community leaders on Tuesday.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  The post office on West Broad set to close this year has received a new lease on life thanks to the efforts of local officials.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Commission heard changes during their Wednesday morning meeting about county employee health insurance coverage.

Monday, July 16, 2012  A few residents made appearances at Monday's Dougherty County Commission meeting and public hearing on the millage increase in the unincorporated area.

Monday, April 16, 2012  Mayor Dorothy Hubbard and County Commission Chairman Jeff Sinyard will join other elected officials, City and County department heads and government employees at 9:00 a.m., Friday, April 20 in front of the Government Center as they set the example for the community by being the lead team in removing unsightly litter during Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup event.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Updated with video; City of Albany and Dougherty County leaders signed a proclamation to celebrate the 44th Anniversary of the Federal Fair Housing Act.