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38 minutes ago  Local leaders are looking to bring more solar power to the state of Georgia.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Updated with video; After being denied a variance of a 1,000 foot ordinance to start a group home in an Albany community, owners of that home were back in front of the Albany Dougherty Planning Commission Thursday for reconsideration.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Albany Heights senior apartment residents were woken up by fire crews just after midnight Tuesday night and told to evacuate.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Updated with video; The City and County Public Works have teamed up and assembled thousands of sand bags.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; The United States Postal Service announced plans today to transition to a new delivery schedule during the week of Aug. 5, 2013 that includes package delivery Monday through Saturday, and mail delivery Monday through Friday.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Updated with video; Beauty - we all know the meaning, but how has it changed generationally through time?

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

Friday, December 14, 2012  Updated with video; St. Nick showed up for the 12th annual 'Christmas in the Park.' Children received their gift bags to take home and enjoy before Christmas.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Updated with video; After a year of progress, Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority officials say they're looking forward to the changes that 2013 will bring.

Friday, November 30, 2012  After a ribbon cutting ceremony, Tift County Chamber of Commerce members got the chance to dig their claws into some Bojangles’ chicken.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  After community outcry, the United States Postal Service held a meeting in Albany to address questions and concerns about the closure of the downtown Albany Post Office.