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Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Tax season is here and many southwest Georgia businesses are eligible to receive thousands in tax credits, except many don't know it.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Area chamber of commerce is a membership based organization.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  Toys “R” Us is gearing up for the holiday season by setting out to hire thousands across the United States.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Georgia's unemployment rate is remaining constant, unchanged from July when the 9.3 percent rate was revised to 9.2 percent.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Georgia’s District 2 Congressional Candidate John House accepted an invitation to address the Dougherty County Kiwanis Club Monday afternoon.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Updated with video; As we get closer to the TSPLOST vote more community leaders are coming forward against it.

Friday, June 15, 2012  Updated with video; Although unemployment numbers aren't as low as many would like them to be, officials say jobs are on the rebound.

Friday, June 01, 2012  Updated with video; The Legislative Committee held their annual luncheon to review the positive's and negative’s of the 2012 legislative session.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Board of Commissioners approved a SPLOST VI bond loan to jump start job creation in the area.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  Obama and congressional Republicans move toward showdown over oil pipeline and tax breaks

Thursday, September 08, 2011  The Republican presidential debate made two things clear: The 2012 contest is focused more than ever on jobs.

Saturday, June 25, 2011  Early County will create hundreds of jobs with new business.

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Thursday, March 31, 2011  US economy growing faster than those of other industrialized nations even as job creation lags

Friday, February 04, 2011  January employment report expected to show modest gains in hiring as economy picks up.