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Friday, March 29, 2013  Updated with video; In Wednesday’s Dougherty County School Board meeting, the board voted unanimously to approve payments of $60,000 a month to the Water Gas and Light Commission.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Updated with video; The Water, Gas, and Light Commission held a meeting Thursday morning to swear in two new commission members and discuss the plans to start the search for a new general manager.

Thursday, November 29, 2012 

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Updated with video; Water, Gas, and Light employees who have direct deposit set up to their accounts received an unwelcome Thanksgiving present Wednesday morning.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  The Flint RiverQuarium has received the OK from Water, Gas and Light to drill their own well.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  The Water Gas and Light Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a plot of land at the west end of Kensington Ct.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  The Long Term Finance Planning Commission has decided to put their share of MEAG funds towards the Economic Development Commission's efforts to recruit and maintain businesses in Albany.

Friday, September 21, 2012  Albany’s first Retirement Expo was put on Thursday to help those facing tough decisions about how to adjust to life after retirement.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  During a presentation of Water, Gas and Light's budget projections, Albany City Commissioner Jon Howard stated this is not the time to chastise WGL for things they are not doing, but to work together.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Updated with video; Water, Gas, and Light is asking for money to help clean up the plant on Society Street.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Updated with video; For the first time this fiscal year every department of Water, Gas and Light, performed better than their budget.

Thursday, April 26, 2012  Updated with video; Water, Gas, and Light commission discussed fiances at its monthly board meeting.