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Saturday, May 11, 2013  Updated with video; The Associated Press is reporting that 149 control towers at small airports that were slated for closure will remain - open at least through Sept. 30.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Officials with Southwest Georgia Regional Airport have confirmed via email that the Albany contract tower has been placed on the FAA closure list due to the sequestration.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Updated with video; Officials with the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport say that they have been contacted by the Federal Aviation Administration over what will happen if sequestration occurs on March 1st.

Monday, December 17, 2012  The Albany-Dougherty Aviation Commission has decided to evict the Cross Landing restaurant from the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport terminal.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  Updated with video; The Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is getting some upgrades and roads will close while they are installed.

Friday, December 02, 2011  Updated with video; A few good men are heading overseas to help out the military.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  Updated with video; The family of civil rights hero Rev. Johnnie Johnson Jr. has petitioned the city of Albany for a landmark to be named in his honor. This where the idea of changing the name of Albany's airport came into the picture and caused tension.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  Updated with video; During Monday night’s Albany-Dougherty County Aviation Commission meeting officials approved a step that could lead to the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport becoming international.