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Thursday, May 30, 2013  Updated with video; Local contractors now have the city of Albany’s word that they will receive local preference over outside businesses.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Story updated: Argentine archbishop has been selected as new pope, the first pope from the Americas.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Updated with video; A moratorium has been lifted and a decision was made on a group home wanting to set up shop in a residential area of Albany.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Two families share affection for Scouts, differ sharply on whether no-gays policy should stay

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Developments Wednesday connected to the debate over gun violence and weapons control in the U.S.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Updated with video; Governor Deal and Senator Isakson share their thoughts on how the gun debate could affect Georgia.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Majorities favor a nationwide ban on military-style, rapid-fire weapons and limits on gun violence depicted in video games, movies and TV shows.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  In their last meeting of the year, the Albany Board of Commissioners made a decision that may help curb crime in the Albany area.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  It's been a long, strange trip for marijuana. Here's a look at its history.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Some are calling it a purge of tea party influence within the GOP