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Monday, February 18, 2013  Albany State University has issued a press release after a weekend article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution discussed $3 million in funds from the Ray Charles foundation.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Updated with video; Albany State University has refunded a $3 million donation from the Ray Charles Foundation after failing to construct a performing arts center the money was meant to be used for.

Monday, September 24, 2012  Ray Charles was celebrated Sunday in Albany.

Saturday, September 22, 2012  The fourth annual Recovery Celebration was held Saturday at the Ray Charles pavilion.

Saturday, September 01, 2012  People at the deck of arts last night received an unexpected surprise.

Saturday, August 18, 2012  Updated with video; A group of Albany residents have joined in an effort to boost pride within the ‘Good Life City.’

Friday, May 25, 2012  Updated with video; Just in time for Memorial Day weekend and summer break, the Albany Police Department is beefing up patrol in downtown Albany.

Monday, April 09, 2012  Updated with video; Easter morning started early for churches in Albany’s Downtown Fellowship.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  Updated with video; Updated - Albany State University has issued a response to the Ray Charles Foundation.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  Updated with video; An article in The Kansas City Star features Albany as a vacation spot that is "easy on the piggy bank."

Friday, June 11, 2010  Ray Charles Robinson Junior came to town to promote his new book, titled You Don't Know Me Reflections of my Father.

Wednesday, June 02, 2010  Albany native and music legend Ray Charles' son is releasing a book next week.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010  The City of Albany heard from its state lobbyists at Tuesday's City Commission meeting.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  The budget gives $1.8 million to Albany State for the Ray Charles Fine Arts Center and $1.6 million for Darton’s new student center.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010  Albany State officials say they’re cautiously optimistic that the college will get $1.8 million dollars in the 2011 budget for the Ray Charles Fine Arts Center.