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Friday, May 10, 2013  The United States Post Office of Albany is participating in a national food drive and is asking residents to donate non-perishable food items that will go to local families in need.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Frances Krack, the manager over the Griggs Building where the downtown Albany Post Office is housed, says the building's contract with the U.S. Postal Service has been extended for three months.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  City of Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard and Dougherty County Commission Chairman Jeff Sinyard met with Congressman Sanford Bishop and US Senators Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of privatizing the post office building on West Broad so it won't close.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Updated with video; The United States Postal Service is asking for your input on the possible closure of the downtown Albany Post Office.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Updated with video; The United States Postal Service is going through the busiest week of the year for shipping leading up to Christmas.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  After community outcry, the United States Postal Service held a meeting in Albany to address questions and concerns about the closure of the downtown Albany Post Office.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Community leaders, business owners, and other supporters for the downtown Albany Post Office turned out to a press conference held by the USPS.

Monday, November 05, 2012  In addition to a public meeting being held about the Downtown Post Office, the United States Postal Service has announced the closing date for the postal processing facility in Albany.

Monday, November 05, 2012  In a press release issued Monday afternoon, the United States Postal Service has announced plans for a public meeting regarding the Downtown post office.

Monday, October 29, 2012  The Dougherty County Commission met Monday morning to hear an update regarding the Downtown Post Office.

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

Friday, October 19, 2012  The community is fighting to keep the downtown Albany post office open for good.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  The post office on West Broad set to close this year has received a new lease on life thanks to the efforts of local officials.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Johnny Williams, a concerned citizen, visited the City of Albany commission meeting to urge them to save the downtown post office.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Congressman Sanford Bishop has entered the fight to save Albany's downtown post office.