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ALBANY, GA -- Beginning Thursday, February 2, 2012, the intersection of Lincoln Avenue at Shadowlawn Drive and the 1700 block of Lincoln Avenue will be closed to through traffic from 8:00 A.M. till 5:00 P.M.

The Albany Fire Department will be conducting a controlled burn of a house in this area. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and to reduce speed while traveling in the area. For additional information, contact Chief Jordan at 229-431-3266.