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Thursday, March 21, 2013  City of Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard and Dougherty County Commission Chairman Jeff Sinyard met with Congressman Sanford Bishop and US Senators Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of privatizing the post office building on West Broad so it won't close.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Updated with video; The United States Postal Service is asking for your input on the possible closure of the downtown Albany Post Office.

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.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Community leaders, business owners, and other supporters for the downtown Albany Post Office turned out to a press conference held by the USPS.

Monday, November 05, 2012  In addition to a public meeting being held about the Downtown Post Office, the United States Postal Service has announced the closing date for the postal processing facility in Albany.

Monday, November 05, 2012  In a press release issued Monday afternoon, the United States Postal Service has announced plans for a public meeting regarding the Downtown post office.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Albany city commissioners have approved a settlement against Roderick Jolivette who had three pending lawsuits against the city.

Friday, October 19, 2012  The community is fighting to keep the downtown Albany post office open for good.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Congressman Sanford Bishop has entered the fight to save Albany's downtown post office.

Friday, February 24, 2012  USPS officials say there are no exact numbers as to how many will lose their jobs as a result of the Albany processing center closing and moving operations to Florida.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  The postal service is conducting a study on the Albany Customer Service Mail Processing Center.