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Saturday, January 05, 2013  Updated with video; Elements Coffee welcomed the Red Cross this afternoon from noon to four, in hopes of raising the blood reserves in Southwest Georgia.

Friday, December 14, 2012  The Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany hosted a Red Cross blood drive Friday afternoon.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Updated with video; Albany State University held a blood drive Wednesday to help local blood banks and to educate the community.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  Updated with video; Emerge Albany’s third annual blood drive.

Friday, January 13, 2012  The red cross blood donation center wants more donations, but they don't want you to disqualify yourself. Some people don't donate because of the medication they're on, however officials say before making that call...come in and get evaulted.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  The Red Cross is looking for help during this blood shortage.

Thursday, December 15, 2011  Updated with video; Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital holds a blood drive to help collect donations during the holidays when supply is short.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  The Red Cross says they struggle during the holidays because people are too busy with families to donate, the number of accidents increases.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  Updated with video; During this past summer the Albany donor center of the American Red Cross announced it would be closing by the end of the year, but now those plans have changed.

Friday, January 21, 2011  The 36th Annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show was at the Albany Civic Center again this year showcasing the latest and greatest in the industry.

Tuesday, January 04, 2011  Each of the Red Cross blood centers is holding a drawing for their donors for a chance at two Delta Airlines tickets.

Thursday, December 23, 2010  The organization is reminding Southwest Georgians to give blood this time of year. Blood expires every 42 days, creating a constant need for donations.

Monday, January 11, 2010  The Red Cross says they need O-negative and B-negative blood donors immediately.

Monday, December 28, 2009  The Red Cross says they’re in dire need of blood donations before the new year.

Wednesday, September 09, 2009  At least 10 local businesses have had mailboxes or signs damaged since Saturday.