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Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The U.S. Postal Service says it will delay plans to cut Saturday mail delivery because Congress isn't allowing the change.

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.

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.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  Updated with video; There’s a little more than two weeks left for mail to be processed in Albany.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  The United States Postal Service announced they will no longer be delivering mail on Saturday's starting the first week of August.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; The United States Postal Service announced plans today to transition to a new delivery schedule during the week of Aug. 5, 2013 that includes package delivery Monday through Saturday, and mail delivery Monday through Friday.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Financially strapped Postal Service to cut Saturday mail, keep 6-day-a-week package delivery

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.

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.