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Wednesday, August 15, 2012  A Lee County Commission candidate approached the board about discrepancies in the Lee County Sign Ordinance and during Tuesday night’s meeting commissioners made changes to the ordinance.

Friday, March 23, 2012  Updated with video; Rick Allen, candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, stopped by Gieryic's to discuss the flag debate as well as regulation overall.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Updated with video; Is there a law that says campaign signs have to be taken down after an election?

Tuesday, May 31, 2011  It's now easier for business downtown to get new sign approval.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  After months of debate, Lee County Commissioners passed amendments to the sign ordinance

Wednesday, September 15, 2010  The Lee County sign ordinance doesn’t seem to be reaching an end just yet, and it's been discussed for over eight months.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010  One big item on the list was construction bids for the Library and Conference Center. Commissioners say a new estimate was brought forward that was millions of dollars more than the original bid.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010  The commission voted to lower the number of units from the previously approved total of 78 down to 50. Commissioners had to pass the resolution tonight in order to get it to the Georgia Department of Community affairs in time for their approval.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010  Sheriff Reggie Rachals kicked off the meeting by donating $75,000 on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office.

Friday, September 11, 2009  Police say a dispute over illegally displayed signs ended with the shooting death of a man after a three-hour standoff.

Thursday, August 06, 2009  City planning leaders met with business professionals for a sign ordinance task force meeting.

Tuesday, July 07, 2009  The sign ordinance continues to be an issue among City commissioners.

Wednesday, July 01, 2009  A group of 25 talked about the problems with Albany's controversial sign ordinance and ideas for improving it.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009  An Albany store is trying afloat in this economy, but is finding it difficult because of the City's sign ordinance.

Monday, June 01, 2009  R&J Auto Sales painted the store neon yellow and others are going to do the same.