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Friday, January 11, 2013  The Dougherty County School System held their Special Olympics competition Friday morning.

Sunday, November 04, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department hosted "The Turkey Bowl 2012" Saturday afternoon at Bowl-A-Rama.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  Updated with video; One of Dougherty County's youth bowlers is claiming a title that many people young and old strive to accomplish.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Updated with video; More than 100 bowlers were at the All American Fun Park preparing to compete in the Olympics; the Special Olympics that is.

Monday, January 30, 2012  Updated with video; Saturday the Fun Park opened its doors an hour early for the Butterfly Kisses children’s organization. Children with all types of disabilities were invited to the bowling center free of charge so they could roll a strike.

Thursday, November 24, 2011  Bowling allies, golf courses, movie theaters: They're places that are open and see a lot of families on Thanksgiving Day annually.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  Updated with video; Folks with disabilities now have more options when it comes to affordable housing.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  The Albany Advocacy Resource Center is holding an awards banquet celebrating local success.

Friday, July 29, 2011  Special Olympics athletes grabbed their bowling balls and shoes and hit the lanes Friday for the Strikers Bowling Tournament for the Georgia Special Olympics.

Saturday, July 31, 2010  Special Olympics athletes traveled near and far for the Strikers' Classic Masters Bowling invitational. About 175 people came out for first annual bowling tournament.

Friday, July 17, 2009  Part of a Marine or civilian's work success involves the happiness of their family.

Friday, March 20, 2009  Gutter ball? Obama compares his bowling to Special Olympics on 'The Tonight Show'

Friday, March 20, 2009  Joking with Leno, Obama compares his bowling skills to Special Olympics and later apologizes