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Thursday, May 16, 2013  U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., today praised the Senate passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, which contained a key provision to allow the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project to move forward.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Updated with video; An over-abundance of rain has left many residents on Radial Avenue in East Albany stranded and in need of assistance.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Updated with video; County Line Road and Railroad Street are seeing water levels rise higher than they ever have before.

Sunday, June 03, 2012  Updated with video; Paddle the Flint canoe trips let people experience everything the river has to offer.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  Updated with video; Environmentally friendly brewery wins water award.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Updated with video; Authorities with Albany's branch of the Department of Natural Resources say they're encountering more alligators in Albany, but there's no reason to worry.

Thursday, September 22, 2011  Dougherty County fourth and fifth graders learned about all different aspects of water this week at the Flint RiverQuarium.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  Updated with video; Emergency officials are taking part in a three day conference to prepare for how to respond to flooding.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  Updated with video; Southwest Georgia has been hit with rain, but officials say this will not change water sanctions.

Monday, July 11, 2011  Updated with video; The heavy rainfall this weekend will have some effect on the drought, but not enough to make a significant difference, officials said.

Friday, July 08, 2011  Updated with video; For today’s Facebook Story of the Day you asked what the chances are of seeing an alligator in the Flint River. The chance, officials said, is high.