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Monday, June 10, 2013  The Georgia DOT has been notified by Norfolk Southern Railroad of the need to schedule a detour on State Route 520 BUS/Slappey Blvd.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Roads around Albany will be closed for the Spring Fest and SB&T Bike Race.

Friday, May 10, 2013  The 9th annual Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run was held in downtown Albany Friday morning.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The Albany Fire Department says a warrant has been taken for 54-year-old James L. Ballard of Albany, regarding arson charges and his suspected involvement in the six fires at the Albany Heights apartment complex in March.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; The Downtown Arts Coalition met on Wednesday evening to talk about where the Art Park on Pine stands.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Updated with video; After 8 years on the board, Albany-Dougherty Inner-City Authority Chairman Andrew Reid presided for the last time during a short Thursday night meeting.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  In FOX 31's Facebook story of the day people want to know what next year holds for downtown Albany in 2013.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Albany police are investigating two early Monday morning burglaries after responding to alarms set off at the businesses.

Saturday, October 20, 2012  Updated with video; The influx of people in Albany for the ASU homecoming provided a boost for local businesses.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Open Arms Inc. will open a Street Outreach Program thanks to a Federal Grant.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  The Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority is shelling out thousands of dollars in cash to improve downtown Albany.

Monday, August 13, 2012  Early voting began Monday morning in Dougherty County for the August 21 runoff election between John House and Rick Allen for the Second Congressional district.

Sunday, July 29, 2012  Updated with video; If you didn't participate in early voting, you're time has come.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  Americans across the nation, including Albany, took time off to pray on Thursday.

Friday, March 02, 2012  Updated with video; The Downtown Arts Coalition says they want to create a community event to help with painting the exterior of the Downtown Art Park.