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Monday, April 22, 2013  Local businesswoman and former Albany mayoral candidate has announced via press release that she is running for the Albany City Commission Ward III seat.

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

Saturday, June 09, 2012  Updated with video; Early demolition stages have begun for a blighted Albany structure that's been a topic of debate for years.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Updated with video; Speakers at the 2012 Dream Summit inspired area youth to create a legacy like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and set the standards higher for themselves.

Monday, November 07, 2011  Updated with video; Albany's 311 system for non-emergency city, county and Water, Gas and Light calls may be getting an award Monday in Atlanta.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  Albany government aims to inform citizens and give opportunities for questions about proposed district line changes, but a recent public hearing draws only a dozen.

Thursday, November 19, 2009  Commissioners John Hayes and Jon Howard facilitated a forum on the potential government consolidation.

Tuesday, November 03, 2009  Six polling places opened Tuesday for Albany’s only contested election this year—the Ward 3 election of Arthur Williams versus Christopher Pike.

Monday, November 02, 2009  Two candidates square off in Tuesday’s election for the Ward 3 seat on the City Commission.

Monday, October 12, 2009  Both candidates for ward 3 City Commissioner admit their ward faces unique challenges like gangs, poverty, and prostitution.

Monday, October 12, 2009  Early voting begins today in Albany for Ward 3 City Commissioner.

Monday, October 05, 2009  Dougherty County Elections Supervisor Ginger Nickerson says all voter registration forms must be post marked with an October 5 date.

Monday, September 21, 2009  The Albany Dougherty County Board of Registration and Elections held a special meeting to address challenges issued on both Ward 3 candidates.