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Monday, June 10, 2013  Albany Technical College’s Carlton Construction Academy students will volunteer their services to two Habitat for Humanity projects.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Updated with video; Teens are being taught various life skills early on.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Updated with video; The Colquitt County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) attended a court ordered meeting Saturday morning for those who have been convicted of a DUI (driving under the influence).

Monday, April 22, 2013  Earth Day is upon us and Keep Albany Dougherty Beautiful is bringing together city officials, students and other citizens in the community for the Great American Cleanup event.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Updated with video; For the past month 33-year-old Grady Alexander O’Neal was a frequent visitor to the South Georgia Regional Achievement Center

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Updated with video; The United Way gave people the chance to show how much they care about the community in Friday's annual "Day of Caring"

Monday, February 18, 2013  Volunteers came together, in rain and shine, to give back to Mother Earth.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  The Albany Police Department is investigating the robbery of a Meals on Wheels volunteer Thursday morning.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Updated with video; Shane Kelley, a farmer in Newton, was selected as a winner in America's Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  The Worth County Commission has passed a measure that may bring fire protection to those not covered in the county.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  The Worth County board of commissioners are holding the first meeting for 2013.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  After years of following its own standards, the state of Georgia is now re-modeling its evidence law codes after the federal government.

Sunday, December 23, 2012  Volunteers have been at the Albany Mall since Friday wrapping gifts in exchange for a small donation.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Updated with video; The youth ministry at River Road Church of Christ will be partaking in a 30 hour famine, from Thursday to Friday night.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The Ben Hill Board of Commissioners has voted unanimously to pass the county’s proposed balanced budget for 2013.