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Thursday, May 23, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department has extended opportunities for employment to 16 people who may one day man the streets of Albany.

Monday, May 20, 2013  College campuses in Albany are quiet this time of year.  Many students have gone home for the summer and the Class of 2013 has accepted its diplomas. But now that those grads out in the working world, will they stay here in Albany?

Monday, May 13, 2013  Albany Police Department officials are honoring one of the police department's fallen officers.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany community met downtown this morning to walk and support, 'Stop the Violence,' a movement that looks to end crime inside the 'Good Life City.'

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The winners of the 2013 Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission’s (EDC) industry awards were announced Wednesday morning at their rise and shine breakfast.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Updated with video; Students at Jackson Heights Elementary and Turner Elementary Schools received a brand new pair of sneakers thanks to Shoes from H.E.A.R.T. on Friday.

Monday, January 28, 2013  The city of Albany has a new brigade of officers to keep city streets safe.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department held their annual holiday luncheon Friday afternoon to bring together their law enforcement family before Christmas.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Proctor and Gamble held a retirement luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Albany to celebrate its retirees.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Updated with video; An Albany Police Department officer was involved in an accident on the corner of South Monroe and the 500 block of West Oglethorpe near Good Life Tires Friday evening.

Monday, October 15, 2012  Commissioners from both the city and county met to discuss an excise tax that would reinstate a 2% tax on manufacturers of energy after the energy tax is phased out.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  The Albany City Commission is considering a new curfew specifically for special downtown events.

Saturday, September 15, 2012  Updated with video; FOX 31 has learned by an open records request that the Albany Police Chief is recommending termination of officer Gary Price.

Saturday, September 01, 2012  Updated with video; Officials from multiple police agencies, Dougherty County District Attorney's Office, and the Dougherty County School System held a joint press conference Friday morning to address gang violence.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  Albany and Columbus police will get extra funds in their coffers in the fight against crime.