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Tuesday, April 16, 2013  City officials are asking commissioners to approve additional funds for an emergency repair to a storm sewer line on Jefferson Street.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  There are more than 200 places in the Albany area that sale either beer, liquor, or wine and although there are limitations on where hard liquor and wine can be sold, there's no legislation on the proximity of beer sales.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Updated with video; Albany commissioners have made a decision that's going to hit property owners in their wallets.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Updated with video; A city commissioner is complaining that there are not enough African Americans on the Aviation Commission.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany City Commission looks for new ways to solve its budget issues.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  Updated with video; The Flint RiverQuarium is working to make budget cuts, but they say they still need help from the city of Albany.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Yaz Johnson, son of Albany Civil Rights Activist Johnnie Johnson told Commissioner Chris Pike he wants the Albany Municipal Auditorium as his father's memorial.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Updated with video; Auditors say the city saw a decrease in revenue and increase in expenses in fiscal year 2011, so the mayor says cuts are coming for the next budget.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Updated with video; The Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee met last Thursday, but talk of a possible consolidation of Albany’s Marine Corps Logistics Base was not the main topic of discussion.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  Kowanna McKinney may not have won the Ward 6 Commission seat in this year's election but that isn't stopping her from helping the community go forward.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  A recommendation to keep the name of Southwest Georgia’s Regional Airport the same has Albany Ward 6 Commissioner Tommie Postell concerned that the Aviation Commission is overstepping their boundaries.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  The son of a civil rights leader is getting frustrated at the city for not agreeing to put his father's name on a local bridge, however, the city is frustrated by him turning their ideas down.

Monday, October 17, 2011  Out of state Congressman endorses a local candidate.

Friday, September 30, 2011  Cities across the United States are taking notice of Albany’s "Saggy Pants Ban" and local officials are saying the ordinance is paying off.

Saturday, August 27, 2011  Updated with video; Victor Edwards who was incarcerated for money laundering in 1993, announced Saturday his plans for run for city commissioner.