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Yesterday at 6:20 AM  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts

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.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Updated with video; Turner students participate in a career fair

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Lee County can finally "Eat Mor Chikin" as the newest location of Chick-fil-A is now open for business in the Lee Crossings Plaza.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Updated with video; The Georgia Chamber of Commerce continues their regional Power Lunch program with a special breakfast this morning in Albany.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  Updated with video; Forty of Albany’s top leaders under the age of 40 were honored by the Albany Herald and Emerge Albany at a special luncheon.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  People have been out celebrating Cinco De Mayo all weekend and in turn, helping boost Albany’s economy.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Armed robberies against individuals in Albany are on the climb but at these numbers go up; the Albany Police Department is reporting a drop in business robberies.

Monday, April 29, 2013  With all of the events that happened in Albany last weekend some people may be wondering if the local economy saw a boost.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Updated with video; The Flint Riverquarium and Darton Boosters, Inc. teamed up Saturday to hold the first ever Color the Grove 5k.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Updated with video; Americus city leaders turned to an event Friday afternoon to hear ideas set to move the city and county forward.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  After the Albany city commission work session on Tuesday, the president for the Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority came forward with an update on Albany’s downtown development.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Updated with video; Sunbelt Rentals celebrated their grand opening Friday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Updated with video; It's that time of the year again - time to start Spring cleaning! Residents aren't the only one gearing up for this, officials in Albany and Dougherty County are doing some spring cleaning of their own.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has announced the arrest of a former Shutters Plus/Kitchens Design employee.