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Sunday, April 21, 2013  Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp offers advice to individuals planning to donate to charitable organizations during times of national crisis

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Lily Pad says they’ll now be able to better serve its 31 counties thanks to a large donation made by 1st Franklin Financial.

Sunday, March 10, 2013  Darton College and Albany State University teamed up the past few nights to put on a presentation of Eve Ensler's, "The Vagina Monologues," a set of skits that raises awareness to stop violence against women and girls.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  A Saturday night auction at the Doublegate County Club raised $12,000 for local student scholarships and charity grants.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  Updated with video; Lily Pad, an organization raising awareness about sexual assault and child abuse, held their annual "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" event Saturday morning.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  An anonymous source says that Armstrong admits to doping during an interview to be broadcast Thursday.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Updated with video; After more than a month of campaigning, Salvation Army officials say this year's Red Kettle campaign is a success!

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Thursday is designated as Georgia Gives Day. The day is meant for people to donate money to a non-profit of their choice.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Around 20 volunteers showed up at the Salvation Army on Thursday to feed the less fortunate for Thanksgiving.

Saturday, November 17, 2012  Updated with video; The "Positive Direction Youth Center," held their annual breakfast this morning in hopes of raising funds to give underprivleged kids a great Christmas.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Updated with video; Family Christian is now vowing to donate 100 percent of their profits to faith based ministries and non profit organizations.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Sunbelt Ford Town is giving to charity while introducing the community to one of the newest cars in its fleet.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  With many reports estimating Hurricane Sandy’s damage to be in the range of 20 billion dollars, many people might feel inclined to donate to the relief effort.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  May the funniest man win: Romney and Obama to face off, this time with a repertoire of jokes

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Armstrong will remain on the cancer charity's board