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Monday, December 03, 2012  Legislative officials from Atlanta made their way to Albany/Dougherty County Monday morning to discuss the upcoming year and clear up any misunderstandings between the two authorities.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  The Turner Job Corps Center held its annual, Legislative Affairs Day & luncheon Tuesday, welcoming in local business owners and legislators from around the state.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Updated with video; Those aboard the Ethics Express say now is the time for voters to demand honesty from the government and they say a good start is by limiting the amount of money a lobbyist can spend on those in the general assembly.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  Officials ask Dept. of Agriculture for help.

Thursday, August 11, 2011  Updated with video; Representative Ed Rynders talks to the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce about redistricting.

Monday, July 18, 2011  Updated with video; Lee County Board of Education members discuss proposed district line changes with the public prior to their vote next Monday.

Thursday, December 16, 2010  State and local officials met bright and early to discuss possible issues for the upcoming state legislative session. Dougherty County commissioners were up first with the Georgia, Florida, Alabama water use dispute at the top of their list.

Monday, December 13, 2010  Georgia lawmakers are meeting in Athens to prepare for the coming legislative session.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  Georgia Association of Educators held their annual meeting with legislators on Thursday to discuss school nutrition and teacher jobs.

Monday, April 26, 2010  Latest Georgia news, sports, business and entertainment

Tuesday, March 23, 2010  A House panel considered a pair of measures designed to bar Georgians who default on their taxes from holding elected office.

Monday, July 06, 2009  Georgia's politicians will soon face tough choices over whether to call a special legislative session or broker an agreement on how to slash funds if state tax revenues continue to plummet amid the troubled economy.

Thursday, March 12, 2009  Crossover Day 2009 proves to be a very busy day for Georgia lawmakers in Atlanta.

Wednesday, March 04, 2009  Georgia legislators are seeking to soften some of the toughest provisions in the state's crackdown on sex offenders.

Monday, March 02, 2009  A state senator wants to change rules in his chamber to penalize senators who haven't paid their taxes.