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Monday, April 01, 2013  Frances Krack, the manager over the Griggs Building where the downtown Albany Post Office is housed, says the building's contract with the U.S. Postal Service has been extended for three months.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Updated with video; The United States Postal Service is asking for your input on the possible closure of the downtown Albany Post Office.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  Updated with video; There’s a little more than two weeks left for mail to be processed in Albany.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  The United States Postal Service announced they will no longer be delivering mail on Saturday's starting the first week of August.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; The United States Postal Service announced plans today to transition to a new delivery schedule during the week of Aug. 5, 2013 that includes package delivery Monday through Saturday, and mail delivery Monday through Friday.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Updated with video; The United States Postal Service is going through the busiest week of the year for shipping leading up to Christmas.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  After community outcry, the United States Postal Service held a meeting in Albany to address questions and concerns about the closure of the downtown Albany Post Office.

Monday, November 05, 2012  In addition to a public meeting being held about the Downtown Post Office, the United States Postal Service has announced the closing date for the postal processing facility in Albany.

Monday, November 05, 2012  In a press release issued Monday afternoon, the United States Postal Service has announced plans for a public meeting regarding the Downtown post office.

Friday, October 19, 2012  The community is fighting to keep the downtown Albany post office open for good.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Johnny Williams, a concerned citizen, visited the City of Albany commission meeting to urge them to save the downtown post office.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Congressman Sanford Bishop has entered the fight to save Albany's downtown post office.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Kiwanis Club welcomed Postmaster Ron Bradley of Albany to their Monday gathering.

Friday, May 11, 2012  The U.S. Postal Service has set up a plan to save money, but this cost saving measure may mean less money for local post office employees.

Monday, May 07, 2012  In many ways, America is the land of plenty. But for 1 in 6 people, hunger is a reality.