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Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Thronateeska Heritage Center will be looking to reallocate some funds in 2013 to continue their preservation efforts on the historic, 'Tift Train Depot.'

Monday, March 04, 2013  While the city of Albany had high hopes for the Mardi Gras festival and Snickers Marathon, organizers say the cold weather made its mark by showing numbers lower than usual.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Updated with video; Albany may be able to boost tourism by becoming a National Heritage Area.

Sunday, February 17, 2013  Updated with video; Saturday was the last day people in the community could participate in the Flint Riverquarium and Thoronateeska's "Sweetheart Deal."

Saturday, February 09, 2013  Updated wtih video; The Albany Convention & Visitor's Bureau held their third annual Family Reunion Workshop Saturday afternoon.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; The Thronateeska Heritage Center held a ground-breaking ceremony Wednesday morning to celebrate the building of their new Archive Center.

Monday, January 28, 2013  The Dougherty County Board of Commissioners met Monday morning with a brief agenda, which included a presentation regarding Thronateeska Heritage Center and an update on taxes.

Monday, December 31, 2012  As the ball drops in Times Square tonight, local attractions here in albany have reason to celebrate the end of 2012 and the beginning of 2013.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Convention and Visitor's Bureau is reporting record numbers for the 2012 holiday season.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  In our Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know what activities are available for children during the holiday break.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Updated with video; Thanksgiving may have just ended, but Old Saint Nick is already making stops around town before Christmas.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  The Albany Recreation and Parks Department is gearing up to those with mental health issues have a better Christmas again this year.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Updated with video; In FOX 31's Facebook story of the day you wanted to know exactly which day the city of Albany will celebrate Halloween?

Monday, October 08, 2012  Dougherty County and the city of Albany are continuing negotiations for dividing up Local Option Sales Tax funds.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Arts Council kicked off arts.about.Albany Thursday morning for a month-long celebration of the arts around Albany.