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Today at 6:00 AM  Updated with video; Police officers at Albany State University participated in traffic stop training Tuesday afternoon.

Monday, June 17, 2013  21-year-old Albany State University student Delvon Lewis has been named a 2013 winner of the Jerry Bartow Scholarship.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Albany State University, Darton College, and Albany Technical College student teachers will tour schools in Dougherty County Friday to get an up close view about how experienced educators provide instruction to students who perform below state standards.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Several contributors are stepping up to provide financial support for a summer program on Albany State University’s campus according to a press release issued by the University.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) was awarded a $24,050 grant from the University System of Georgia (USG) for a project aimed at improving student retention.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Capt. Jerald Ferguson was promoted to the rank of Major in the United States Army after proving to superiors the potential to serve as a field grade officer.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Students who graduate with an associate of science degree from a technical college can expect to seamlessly transition into Albany State University's new Bachelor of Applied Science Degree (BAS) program in Supply Chain and Logistics Management.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Updated with video; It's an issue that's not only a big problem in Southwest Georgia, it's an issue that taken over the entire state, gangs.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Updated with video; Albany Technical College officially signed two Pathways Program agreements with Valdosta State University on Tuesday that will allow students to smoothly transition between the two institutions to obtain a bachelor’s degree.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  The Albany Police Department, Albany State University Police, Dougherty County Police, Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office, and local school police have teamed up to start a summer initiative called “Operation Take Back.”

Monday, May 20, 2013  College campuses in Albany are quiet this time of year.  Many students have gone home for the summer and the Class of 2013 has accepted its diplomas. But now that those grads out in the working world, will they stay here in Albany?

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department said goodbye to patrol office Marvin Jennings in February as he left for training camp, and now the officer is set to deploy to Afghanistan in June

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Updated with video; Cox Elementary School from Moultrie paid a visit to the campus of Albany State University Friday morning.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Albany State University Associate Professor of English Dr. Jeffery Mack was announced as one of 25 recipients of a National Endowment for the Humanities award Tuesday morning

Monday, May 13, 2013  Updated with video; Women in our community are taking advantage of gun safety and self defense courses.