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Friday, March 08, 2013  A bill that would make it easier for Georgia hospital authorities to buy and sell hospitals without antitrust scrutiny failed to make it onto the senate floor this session.

Friday, April 13, 2012  Updated with video; After 41 years with Palmyra Hospital, a food service employee is setting aside her apron.

Friday, February 24, 2012  The Federal Trade Commission is considering a Supreme Court challenge against the Phoebe - Palmyra merger.

Friday, December 16, 2011  Phoebe's press release on the purchase of Palmyra.

Tuesday, June 07, 2011  Updated with new photo: Details on the incident from an open records request.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  Phoebe Putney has announced another delay in its controversial acquisition of Palmyra Hospital. But the business side of healthcare took a backseat at today’s meeting of Phoebe’s Board of Directors.

Friday, January 21, 2011  Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital has issued a statement saying a total of 22 employees at Palmyra Medical Center will not be eligible for employment when Phoebe completes its takeover of Palmyra.

Friday, December 17, 2010  24-year-old Jairus Jernigan told Albany police that an unknown black female knocked on the door of his apartment at 500 Pinson Road around 10:00.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010  Neurosurgeon Dr. Harry Weiser of Palmyra Hospital described the latest advances in the treatment of brain, nerve, and spinal conditions.

Thursday, October 15, 2009  Italian surgeons learn a non-invasive surgical procedure at Palmyra.

Tuesday, September 08, 2009  Palmyra has 700 to give out and encourages those eligible to get one.