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Thursday, April 25, 2013  Dozens of parents and their children showed up to Merry Acres Middle School on Thursday for a meet-and-greet and informational session to educate those affected by the school closures.

Saturday, February 16, 2013  Updated with video; Merry Acres Middle School held a parental involvement workshop Friday morning.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Updated with video; The Boys and Girls Clubs of Albany have selected their youths of the month, with Derrick Jones winning for November and Ayanna Phelps winning for December.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Merry Acres Middle Magnet School of Medical Arts held it's 2013 Career Expo Thursday night.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  The Albany Police Department have arrested two men in connection to the weekend shooting at Merry Acres Inn.

Saturday, November 24, 2012  Updated with video; Officers responded to the 1500 block of Dawson Road in reference to a shooting that occurred at the Merry Acres Inn.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Updated with video; Albany held a travel expo on Monday to celebrate national travel and tourism week, running from May 5th through the 13th.

Monday, January 23, 2012  Updated with video; Merry Acres Academy of Medical Arts students were introduced to Phoebe medical professionals who gave them a glimpse into what life may be like if they choose a future in medicine.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Updated with video; Speakers at the 2012 Dream Summit inspired area youth to create a legacy like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and set the standards higher for themselves.

Friday, January 13, 2012  Merry Acres Middle School students were afforded the opportunity to explore their future.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  Updated with video; The National Science Center Mobile Discovery Center got local students excited about science while keeping teachers within their tight budget.

Friday, January 06, 2012  Updated with video; A restaurant inside Merry Acres on Dawson Road is set to open near the end of January; a new pub is already open in connection with the hotel.

Friday, December 30, 2011 

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  Updated with video; In anticipation of one of the biggest drinking nights of the year, local bars are stocking up on alcohol, food and staff.

Thursday, November 24, 2011  During the holidays many people head home to be with family and local hotels are cashing in.