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Monday, April 22, 2013  The Albany-Dougherty Aviation Commission voted to allow the new terminal to have one designated smoking area going against the prior proposal to make the new building a smoke- free campus.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  The Dougherty County School board has voted 5-2 to close three schools.

Friday, January 18, 2013  GOP officials want Electoral College votes to be divided proportionally, a move that could transform the way the country elects its president.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The Dougherty County Library Board of Trustees met on Tuesday evening to vote on the company that will renovate the central branch on Pine Avenue.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  The City of Albany Board of Commissioners met for a special called meeting this morning to discuss funding of the Flint Riverquarium.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  On Tuesday, the Albany Board of City Commissioners voted in favor of raising the occupational tax for business owners.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Updated with video; In a 4 to 3 vote, the Dougherty County School Board has voted to release Dougherty County School Superintendent Dr. Joshua Murfree from his contract.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  The Dougherty County Voter Registration Office is close to finalizing the write-in numbers from the November 6th election.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Latin American leaders call for review of policy after 2 US states vote to legalize marijuana

Friday, November 02, 2012  Updated with video; Northside Primary in Tifton and Hamilton Elementary in Hartsfield have taken on the 2012 Healthy School Makeover challenge.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Board of Elections has received instructions from the elections division director as to how poll workers should tally up votes for write-in candidates.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Ron Paul supporters are making their presence known at the Republican National Convention in Tampa.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Obama courts demographic groups to build coalition as Romney tries to stick with economy

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Updated with video; The Board of Elections met Wednesday to discuss two independent candidates working to get on the ballot for the November 6th elections.

Friday, August 10, 2012  Updated with video; With a runoff election upcoming, the Dougherty County election office is getting their machines ready.