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Thursday, May 30, 2013  Updated with video; Though many find relief from the hot South Georgia days indoors, our homeless population is at risk with nowhere to go, and local EMS officials say they've already had one death after a woman was found outside with a temperature of 107.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Updated with video; In honor of pi day, March 14th, St. Theresa students had the opportunity to slap teachers and their principal in the face with pie, all for a good cause.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  The coalition sent 15,000 surveys to Dougherty County schools alone.

Monday, December 03, 2012  The owner of a store robbed late Saturday night is trying to get justice by offering a reward for information leading to an arrest.

Friday, November 23, 2012  "Feed the homeless" was joint effort between several small business owners, non- profit organizations, public servants, and concerned citizens.

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  Albany Police officials are reporting that shots were fired at 9:00 PM Saturday just outside of 714 West 1st Street.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority (ADICA) is slowly making a positive transformation in downtown Albany.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  In our Facebook Story of the Day we asked, "How are local charities helping the homeless as Thanksgiving approaches?"

Saturday, October 27, 2012  Updated with video; Albany Police officers were called to 1322 East Residence early Saturday morning in regards to a home invasion.

Friday, August 17, 2012  Updated with video; Albany Fire officials were called to 201 Leonard Avenue Thursday night for a house fire.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Updated with video; Kids ages three to 14 could be found at Maggie Moo's earlier Sunday--and they had a very good reason for eating ice cream.

Friday, April 27, 2012  Updated with video; Months after the issue of homelessness in the DCSS was revealed, the number of students without a home has quadrupled. The school system is in need of help.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Updated with video; Albany Rescue Mission paired up with Little Caesar's Monday afternoon to offer food to the needy.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  Updated with video; Albany Fire Department gave children the chance to practice hands-on fire safety skills in a model house.