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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Updated with video; Demetrius Love, Executive Director of Marketing for Albany State University, has announced his intent to run for the City of Albany Ward II Commission seat currently held by Ivey Hines.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Updated with video;  The Albany City Commission voted unanimously during their Tuesday meeting to rename the Albany Public Works building.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  The petition to contest election results filed by former Ward two candidate Melissa Strother has been dismissed by Superior Court Judge Joe Bishop.

Monday, December 05, 2011  Updated with video; The case of the dispute over the Ward 2 election has moved out of the court of public opinion and into the court of Dougherty County Friday.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  Updated with video;The public and politicians -- including Albany Mayoral candidates -- ask the Board of Elections for answers and action in mistakes made in the Ward 2 City Commission race.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Updated with video; Ward II City Commissioner candidate Melissa Strother files a petition contesting election results, listing 'irregularities' with former candidate Cheryl Calhoun being on the ballot

Thursday, November 10, 2011  Election officials say they followed the law when it came to handling the Ward II City Commission election and the disqualified candidate.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  Updated with video; The city to consider refunding qualifying fees to Cheryl Calhoun, the candidate for ward two who was recently disqualified.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  Dorothy Hubbard collects endorsements from the current mayor and a former commissioner.