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An Albany-based manufacturer says Albany is an ideal place for national and overseas business but the public's negative attitude of the city is holding growth back

Updated with video; An Albany-based manufacturer says Albany is an ideal place for national and overseas business but the public's negative attitude of the city is holding growth back.

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Yesterday at 8:55 PM Updated with video; Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany officials have released a statement as an update to potential furloughs.

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Elementary students visit Albany State University

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Tift County Neighborhood Watches being implemented as crime response

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Dollar General to hold career fair

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Albany Tech explains their financial aid process

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Court reverses Big Daddy's Alcohol ruling

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Phoebe Putney names its Nurse of the Year

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A. West Enterprises named Small Business of the Year

Friday, May 17, 2013 Updated with video; Though there was tough competition, Stewbo's Restaurant Group came in a close second as runner up, but electrical company A. West Enterprises took home the top honor as Small Business of the Year.

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