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Monday, May 06, 2013  Senate to pass online sales tax bill in victory for national retailers; House fate uncertain

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Senate passed a bill Thursday imposing state and local sales taxes on Internet purchases, but opponents believe they can kill the bill in the House.

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, January 24, 2013  Updated with video; During Thursday’s Annual Meeting and Banquet the Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce awarded those who helped make 2012 a success.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  U.S. shoppers spent cautiously this holiday season, a disappointment for retailers who slashed prices to lure people into stores and now must hope for a post-Christmas burst of spending.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Holiday shoppers head online in droves to pick up Cyber Monday deals

Monday, October 29, 2012  What happens after an item is 'first sold' is at the heart of this case.

Friday, June 15, 2012  Updated with video; Although unemployment numbers aren't as low as many would like them to be, officials say jobs are on the rebound.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  Updated with video; Pessimistic economic news across the globe is causing the price per barrel to drop.

Friday, May 11, 2012  The U.S. Postal Service has set up a plan to save money, but this cost saving measure may mean less money for local post office employees.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Updated with video; In response to the poor economic conditions, the City of Albany organized a job fair, themed "Real Jobs," that will be held on Thursday.

Friday, February 17, 2012  Consumer prices rose modest 0.2 percent in January, pushed up by higher costs for gas, clothes

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  ADICA says students at Turner Job Corps and Albany Technical College will help with construction work on many of their upcoming projects.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011  Sears Holdings plans to close 100 to 120 Kmart, Sears stores as sales disappoint

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Overall TV sales are up 15 percent this year through October.