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Friday, May 10, 2013  Updated with video; Parents and their children lined the cafeteria at Radium Springs Elementary School for the last Dougherty County rezoning meeting due to school closures.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Updated with video; Parents and students once again met at one of the schools affected by the upcoming school closures in Dougherty County on Monday evening, but Jackson Heights Elementary has a different situation than others.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Commissioners with the City of Albany discussed the possibility of FOX 31, streaming their nightly meetings.

Saturday, October 27, 2012  Updated with video; The annual "Town Hall Meeting" was held today with City Attorney, Nathan Davis, addressing the public.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  City commissioners tentatively approved moving the time of their Tuesday night meetings from 7:00 pm to 6:30 pm.

Sunday, September 23, 2012  Updated with video; A town hall meeting in East Albany Saturday, focused on the recent increase of crime in the area.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  The Albany’s City Attorney’s office gave an overview of the 2012 Amendments to Georgia’s Open Records and Open Meetings Act.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School Board met twice Monday to help the public better understand a new policy recently put into action.

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.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School Board Finance Committee is going over a three year plan of reductions and consolidations which includes the closing of an elementary school.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Updated with video; Topics ranging from property rights to equipment issues came up in Monday night’s meeting, but the issue of how locals document the meetings gained the most attention.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  The Georgia Senate has unanimously approved HB 397, the proposed re-write to improve Georgia’s Open Records and Open Meetings Laws. The legislation, sponsored by Representative Jay Powell, will return to the House of Representatives for final approval before it heads to the Governor’s desk.

Friday, January 27, 2012  Updated with video; The Lee County Chamber of Commerce is offering citizens an opportunity to learn more about the economic strengths and community infrastructure in the area.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Updated with video; Albany Crime Stoppers is looking to invest in a service that allows people to text tips to their tip line.