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Monday, April 01, 2013  Ted Clem with the Albany Economic Development Commission came before the Long Term Financial Planning Committee to present the policy and criteria for the Albany Job Investment Fund.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  The Long Term Finance Planning Commission has decided to put their share of MEAG funds towards the Economic Development Commission's efforts to recruit and maintain businesses in Albany.

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.

Friday, December 02, 2011  Updated with video; Water, Gas and Light bills are expected to rise next year.

Thursday, November 18, 2010  The class action lawsuit was filed Thursday stating a fund set up by the Municipal Electrical Association of Georgia (MEAG) is being unlawfully used by WG&L and the city of Albany when it is intended to be used by WG&L customers.

Monday, February 15, 2010  A planning committee met to talk about the allocation of MEAG funds which will accumulate over the next ten years.

Tuesday, May 05, 2009  The general manager of the Crisp County Power Commission spoke to Dougherty County Rotarians today about the future of power itself.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009  The City of Albany and the Water, Gas and Light long-term finance committee met today to discuss commission funds they'll receive from MEAG.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009  The Albany City Commission voted to pass an amendment to a charter concerning MEAG funds Tuesday night.

Thursday, February 26, 2009  Water, Gas and Light is still waiting to see how Albany will use $3 million dollars in credits from the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia.