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Economic boom from weekend events

by Courtney Highfield

Posted: 03.03.2013 at 1:26 PM

Courtney Highfield

Courtney Highfield is a reporter for FOX 31.

It's been a busy weekend for downtown Albany with Mardi Gras, the Marathon, and the Turtle Race.

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It's been a busy weekend for downtown Albany.

The Albany Marathon, Mardi Gras celebration, and Turtle Race were all held on Saturday. These events brought in thousands of people to the city, causing quite an economic impact.

Rashelle Beasley with the Albany Convention and Visitor's Bureau said with all the events going on, the city probably made around $2 million in revenue.

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