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Monday, April 15, 2013  Legal pot draws tourists to Colorado and Washington for 4/20

Monday, January 21, 2013  The 33rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. commerative breakfast sponsored by HEART Organization Inc along with Procter & Gamble was held Monday morning at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  For the FOX 31 Facebook story of the day people wanted to know what affect the economy has had on Thanksgiving for local residents.

Saturday, November 17, 2012  Updated with video; The City of Baconton held its annual Pecan festival celebrating this year's harvest.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Albany State University is celebrating international education all this week.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Gas prices soar as Labor Day weekend comes to an end.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  The Georgia Department of Labor’s Americus Career Center and South Georgia Technical College have announced via press release their co-sponsorship of a job fair.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Updated with video; Officials with the, Parks at Chehaw, announced Thursday that they will not be charging admission to the park through August.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Downtown Albany celebrated our nation's independence Wednesday with a terrific fireworks display.

Friday, June 15, 2012  The Hospital Corps celebrated their 114th birthday Friday with a ceremony celebrating the past, present, and future.

Sunday, June 03, 2012  Updated with video; Century Pines and Evergreen Senior Living held a celebration for the 25th Annual National Cancer Survivors Day where residents could come enjoy ice cream and show their support.

Sunday, May 13, 2012  Mother's Day highlights the importance and influence of local moms through character traits, looks and even life lessons.

Monday, October 31, 2011  If you're looking for something fun and safe for your younger trick-or-treaters, the Albany Police Department has got you covered.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  Nathan Deal heads to south Georgia.

Monday, August 01, 2011  Updated with video; Phoebe Putney Memorial is still celebrating its 100th year.