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Monday, February 18, 2013  Updated with video; When you hear the words fake eyelashes, spray tans and hair pieces what comes to mind? Most likely, not a child, but in the world of glitz pageants, they are a necessity.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Hundreds of people from across southwest Georgia and other parts of the state are gathering in Albany to welcome a guest who’s theme is 'Serving from the Heart of our Veterans'.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Updated with video; Been getting a lot of calls lately from numbers you don't recognize to the tune of over 20 in a day?

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  It was a day full of Dougherty County School Board discussions on Wednesday.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  At UN, Obama declares US determination in Muslim world; campaign politics shadow speech

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Imagine being locked away in a foreign country as a prisoner of war. No idea when rescue will come, or how you'll be treated. On Wednesday the students of Georgia Southwestern State University, learned that first-hand.

Friday, July 06, 2012  Updated with video; Albany City manager James Taylor has released a statement about the 4th of July fireworks incident.

Friday, May 18, 2012  The Albany Downtown Sertoma Club welcomed Senator Freddie Powell-Sims as a speaker during a luncheon Thursday afternoon.

Thursday, April 12, 2012  Updated with video; Some high schools are getting more strict when it comes to prom dresses... or a lack thereof.

Saturday, March 24, 2012  Updated with video; Free prom dresses were given out Saturday.

Monday, March 19, 2012  Updated with video; Dr. Imani Perry encouraged discussion among ASU students about race and gender, and how it relates in different areas like the Caribbean and Africa.

Thursday, January 05, 2012  Updated with video; Gabe's -- a locally owned alterations shop in Downtown Albany -- wins an award from the Downtown Albany Merchant Association.

Monday, October 03, 2011  That's why United Hospice and the Second Harvest Food Bank are teaming up for a canned food drive.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  Updated with video; District-Governor Margie Kersey addressed the Dougherty County Rotary Club on Tuesday afternoon.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  Updated with video; Retired Dougherty County School Superintendent, Dr. Sally Whatley held a press conference Tuesday about the CRCT investigation.