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Thursday, May 30, 2013  Updated with video; Local contractors now have the city of Albany’s word that they will receive local preference over outside businesses.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Updated with video; Albany’s Board of City Commissioners voted against two rezoning proposals to make some property on Old Dawson Road into apartment complexes and living areas on Tuesday evening after holding a public hearing on the issue.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  City of Albany commissioners met this morning to discuss their relationships with the Aviation Commission and Water Gas & Light.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Earlier in the week, delegates from Nigeria visited Darton State College. A new group has arrived in Albany and are visiting Albany State University for two days of learning about local government.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  On Tuesday, the Albany Board of City Commissioners voted in favor of raising the occupational tax for business owners.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Local hotels could see a sales tax that may benefit local tourist hot spots.

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.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  Local and state delegates gathered outside the government center to urge people to register to vote.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Kiwanis Club donated $500.00 to the Dougherty County Police Department for child safety seats.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Updated with video; Albany commissioners have made a decision that's going to hit property owners in their wallets.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  After many debates and plenty of time, the Supreme Court upheld the American Health Care Act mandating that individuals purchase health insurance – but what exactly does that mean?

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany City Commission looks for new ways to solve its budget issues.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Updated with video; Recycling should be part of an everyday routine; unfortunately, not everyone has accepted this idea.

Saturday, April 21, 2012  Updated with video; Darton College's Servant Leadership program made a stop in the community to help out one of Southwest Georgia's Disabled Veterans.