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Friday, April 26, 2013  Updated with video; This week is Georgia Cities Week and to commemorate this time, state representatives and senators dined with Sylvester city leaders to catch-up.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Updated with video; The Lee County Utility Authority has made a decision on how they will spend more than $2 million in SPLOST funds.

Monday, November 12, 2012  Southern Agricultural Carriers, a shipping company on Sylvester Road, came before the board of Commissioners Monday to request a sewer extension out to their facility.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  Once complete the new sewer will provide additional capacity for the area.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  The City of Albany is looking into a storm water utility fee that would help fund the city's storm water and sewer runoff problem.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Updated with video; People who drive down Jefferson Street in downtown Albany will have a slower travel time for the next few weeks.

Friday, July 20, 2012  Lee County water and sewer customers who wait until the last minute to pay their bills will soon have a surprise on their account.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County commissioners are considering extending the sewer line out to Chehaw Park.

Friday, February 17, 2012  Updated with video; The Lee County Utilities Authority plans to completely replace sewer lines and manholes in two subdivisions.

Saturday, February 11, 2012  Updated with video; Relswood Terrace will be closed beginning at 8:00 a.m. Monday morning.

Monday, July 18, 2011  Updated with video; Hudson Lane residents have the opportunity to tap into a new sewer line after years of using septic tanks.

Friday, April 09, 2010  Former 'Survivor' producer freed from Mexican detention, still under suspicion in wife's death

Monday, March 22, 2010  Dougherty County police arrest 43-year-old James Stanton and his three sons along with two other men for allegedly stealing sewer pipes and recycling them for cash.

Monday, December 07, 2009  Authorities are investigating human remains found in a southwest Atlanta sewer on Sunday.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009  Water and sewer infrastructure projects in seven Georgia communities will receive help from $5.7 million in loans.