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Sunday, May 12, 2013  In honor of Mother’s Day, Verizon Wireless made a donation to the Liberty House of Albany.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Updated with video; The Georgia Chamber of Commerce continues their regional Power Lunch program with a special breakfast this morning in Albany.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Tax season is here and many southwest Georgia businesses are eligible to receive thousands in tax credits, except many don't know it.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Distinguished Albany residents dressed up for Albany Technical College's Annual Roast and Silent Auction on Friday evening.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  Tift County Regional Medical Center held its 10th annual, "Hearts and Diamons" gala this weekend, honoring President and CEO, Bill Richardson.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  Updated with video; Although the Calhoun Memorial Hospital made a last ditch effort to keep their doors open by laying off 29 employees in January, the hospital announced it will be closing its doors at 3 p.m. Friday.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Many have struggled in recent months due to the economy, but Polar Beverage Southern Bottling has found a way to grow enough to be recognized for their efforts by their local chamber just 18 months after their debut.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Updated with video; According to a press release issued by the Flint Riverquarium, the Flint RiverQuarium Board of Directors has voted to eliminate CEO Sanders Lewallen.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  For the first time in three years the number of law enforcement officer deaths nationwide has dropped according to a study by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  With many reports estimating Hurricane Sandy’s damage to be in the range of 20 billion dollars, many people might feel inclined to donate to the relief effort.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is honoring 41 of its employees who are known to go above and beyond when duty calls.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  The United Way of Georgia kicked off their "Live United" campaign last week and they hope to get as many involved as possible.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  United Way of Southwest Georgia is helping three local organizations meet the needs of our community.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Gay activists responded today by organizing kiss-ins at Chick-fil-A stores to protest the owner's views on same-sex marriage.

Saturday, June 09, 2012  Updated with video; L2Networks and Mediacom are headed to court after Mediacom files suit in Dougherty County Superior Court.