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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.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Planning Commission voted on a variance that would allow a personal care home to be placed only footsteps away from another.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  The Long Term Finance Planning Commission has decided to put their share of MEAG funds towards the Economic Development Commission's efforts to recruit and maintain businesses in Albany.

Friday, March 09, 2012  The Albany Dougherty Planning Commission is making recommendations that may affect the way city signs are displayed.

Tuesday, November 09, 2010  Lee Co. Board of Commissioners approves a state grant and SPLOST funds for Planning Commission's road improvement designs to stop congestion at three intersections.