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Sunday, May 12, 2013  The Salvation Army provides shelter to the homeless on a daily basis, food and clothes for those who can’t afford it, and prayer services every Sunday and they rely on donations to get by.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Mission MCLB: Parris Island Museum

Saturday, December 22, 2012  Updated with video; Positive Direction youth center, held its second annual "Just in Time for Christmas Give away” Saturday morning.

Saturday, December 15, 2012  Updated with video; Volunteers where at the K-mart on Sylvester Rd and Walgreen’s on Dawson Rd, asking people to purchase a pair of children’s pajamas, or socks.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Updated wtih video; Most kids look for Santa to bring them a surprise in hopes that it's something they want for Christmas but children at the Terrell County Resource Center had the chance shop for themselves.

Saturday, November 17, 2012  Updated with video; After 40 years of working in the Men's Clothing business, Friedman's Clothing owners, Bruce and Janie Bitterman, are retiring.

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.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  The Lily Pad incorporated, an organization that provides care to sexual assault and child abuse victims, received a generous gift from the Junior League of Albany Tuesday.

Friday, February 17, 2012  Consumer prices rose modest 0.2 percent in January, pushed up by higher costs for gas, clothes

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Updated with video; The owner of a new children's clothing store her store offers unique products and clothes not offered anywhere else in Lee County.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Economists report there are six items consumers will pay more for in 2012. Are the predictions true for local businesses?

Monday, December 12, 2011  Updated with video; Another local group is helping to collect toys for children.

Monday, October 17, 2011  Navajo Nation alleges trademark violations in Urban Outfitters' clothing, accessories branding

Friday, October 14, 2011  Local women comprise a large number of business leaders in Downtown Albany.

Monday, September 19, 2011  Chances are the economy is hitting you pretty hard.