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Thursday, July 19, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Downtown Merchant Association has chosen a business with global flair as their “Merchant of the Quarter.”

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Updated with video; Professionals say awards, such as Albany Tech's GOAL award, will make applicants stand out in this economy that could go either way.

Friday, October 14, 2011  An arts movement in Downtown Albany helped to inspire a group to create the Downtown Arts Coalition,

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  Downtown Albany store Global Essence is serving as the venue for a new "open mic" session for local poets, musicians and spoken word artists.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  This year's Albany Technical College winner was Patrick Jenkins, an environmental horticulture student.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  Four Albany Tech students are finalists for the Georgia Occupational Award for Leadership award and one step closer to competing at the state level.