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Friday, May 03, 2013  Updated with video; After being denied a variance of a 1,000 foot ordinance to start a group home in an Albany community, owners of that home were back in front of the Albany Dougherty Planning Commission Thursday for reconsideration.

Monday, March 11, 2013  The owner of a troubled nightclub in Albany has filed a case against the city to overturn a decision to not renew his liquor licenses.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Albany city commissioners have approved a settlement against Roderick Jolivette who had three pending lawsuits against the city.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Updated with video; Albany City Attorney Nathan Davis presented an amendment to the town's pension ordinance during the Pension Board of Trustees meeting Thursday morning.

Monday, September 17, 2012  After a suspected thief removes the door frame from the downtown Albany Artpark, officials with the Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority have to come out of the pocket to pay for their loss.

Monday, September 10, 2012  The Albany Board of Ethics is making it clear that city officials who misuse their power won't be tolerated.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Updated with video; Assistant City Manager Wes Smith spoke with the Citizen's Advisory Committee Wednesday in the proposed district lines.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Updated with video; In today's Facebook story of the day, you wanted to know how much a city commissioner makes in a year.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  The city commission recently voted to move forward with plans for a new multi-modal transportation center.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  Updated with video; Yaz Johnson gets an update on naming the Municipal Auditorium after his father.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  Updated with video; Are the dead still voting?

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  All assistant city attorneys will now be appointed by the commission.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  Updated with video; Albany City Attorney Nathan Davis is suggesting the city extend their moratorium on internet cafes.

Monday, December 05, 2011  Updated with video; The case of the dispute over the Ward 2 election has moved out of the court of public opinion and into the court of Dougherty County Friday.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day, you wanted an update on the Heritage House Hotel demolition.