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Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Updated with video; Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. is endorsing a program that set up to give veterans and beginning farmers a shot at starting a business

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Updated with video; After a year of progress, Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority officials say they're looking forward to the changes that 2013 will bring.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Updated with video; The Parks and Recreation committee for Lee County met Monday to discuss a standing loan for Grant Island.

Thursday, April 26, 2012  Political stakes rise in fight over student loans as both sides see chance to show priorities

Thursday, April 26, 2012  Updated with video; Student loan interest rates are set to double July 1st if congress doesn't act soon causing students to question whether or not dropout rates will increase while admissions will decrease.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  They agree: Obama, Romney push to extend reduced student loan rates; eyes on young voters

Monday, February 20, 2012  Obama pushes the question: What are students, taxpayers getting for their college dollars?

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  College prices up again as public universities pass state budget cuts on to customers

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  Small Business Administration approves loans for Georgians.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department is investigating a potential loan scam targeting local businesses. The BBB says the company has received numerous complaints and inquiries within two months.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  Updated with video; The bill to raise the nation’s debt ceiling passed Congress Tuesday, but at a price to college students, some of whom will now have to start paying their student loans back while in school, and all of whom will no longer receive credit for paying back on time.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  Interest rates on student loans could increase if no action is taken on the U.S. deficit.

Monday, April 18, 2011  A unique Albany housing community for low income senior citizens officially opened on Monday.

Saturday, February 26, 2011  Over 350 potential students attended Campus Visitation Day.

Thursday, January 06, 2011  Overnight Sensation: Ohio homeless man with golden radio voice overwhelmed by job offers.