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Sunday, June 16, 2013  The Salvation Army is gearing up for summer and the Southwest Georgia heat is a definite factor for the charitable organization.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; On Friday, people around the United States celebrated National Donut Day.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Emergency crews are at the scene of a building collapse in Philadelphia, and the fire commissioner says as many as eight to 10 people were believed trapped in the rubble.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  In the aftermath of a tornado that leveled off portions of Oklahoma, rescue crews from across the nation are lending their support.

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.

Monday, March 25, 2013  For the first time in Albany, the Salvation Army is out of clothing donations.

Saturday, February 16, 2013  Updated with video; Students at Radium Springs Middle Magnet School of the Arts have been collecting coats to donate to the Salvation Army.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Updated with video; Salvation Army Offices in North Georgia are busy assisting each other after Wednesday night's storm but surrounding offices like the one in Albany are still on standby.

Monday, January 07, 2013  The 2013 Albany Fire Department and Rescue Calendar has officially gone into effect and it's affecting many of those in need in Albany.

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.

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!

Saturday, December 15, 2012  Updated with video; Marines surpased their goal of 15,000 toys, which will go to over 4,500 kids.

Sunday, December 09, 2012  Hundreds of bikers revved their engines for a good cause on Sunday during the 29th Annual Remaining Few Bike Run, an event that raises toys, money and more for the Salvation Army and Toys for Tots program.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  The Salvation Army experienced a computer malfunction when sending out Toys for Tots pick up times and wants to correct the error.

Sunday, December 02, 2012  The Salvation Army held a charity golf tournament today at Riverpointe Country Club, Sunday, with the goal of raising money for "Toys for Tots."