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Tuesday, December 18, 2012  In their last meeting of the year, the Albany Board of Commissioners made a decision that may help curb crime in the Albany area.

Monday, December 17, 2012  House Speaker John Boehner is offering $1 trillion in higher tax revenue over 10 years and an increase in the top tax rate on people making more than $1 million a year.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Updated with video; Albany saw an increase in tourism this summer.

Saturday, June 09, 2012  Updated with video; Early demolition stages have begun for a blighted Albany structure that's been a topic of debate for years.

Friday, January 27, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau says not only does tourism and hospitality generate tax revenue for the city and county, but it generates jobs as well.

Thursday, June 02, 2011  Job gains boost state tax revenue for 2nd straight year, helping lawmakers narrow budget gaps

Wednesday, July 07, 2010  Study: Legalizing pot in Calif could cause prices to plummet, curb potential tax windfall

Friday, June 05, 2009  Tax collections plunged again in Georgia.

Friday, February 06, 2009  Georgia's tax collections plummeted in January.  Revenues tumbled 14.3 percent - or $262 million - from the same month the year before.