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Friday, February 01, 2013  Most businesses find it difficult to turn a profit with a 12 month buying season. For Joedi Putnal and his Christmas tree farm, he's found a way to bring in the money, with only a month to do it.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Some say the most exciting part of buying a live Christmas tree is getting to decorate it, but experts say it's just as important to think ahead and have a proper disposal plan ready.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Updated with video; After a strong start to the Christmas holiday season, Christmas tree salespeople say sales are starting to slow down but it has nothing to do with the economy.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Georgia Governor Nathan Deal and First Lady Sandra Deal, along with the National Park Foundation have announced that local artist Cindy Murphy has been chosen to design Georgia's Christmas tree ornaments for the 2012 National Christmas Tree display in Washington.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  Not many know that you can recycle that Christmas tree.

Monday, December 12, 2011  Updated with video; Despite the poor economy, Christmas tree sales seem to be chugging right along.

Monday, December 05, 2011  Family members of Cliff Rouse turned on the Christmas tree lights this year.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  Updated with video; The Christmas tree that will light up downtown Albany during the holiday season arrived Tuesday morning.

Friday, November 25, 2011  Christmas tree lots began selling their Christmas trees to a plentiful crowd after Thanksgiving.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  For some, picking out that perfect Christmas tree right after finishing their turkey and stuffing, is a tradition.

Friday, November 18, 2011  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department is giving the public tips on how to have a safe holiday and avoid crime.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010  Instead of hauling Christmas trees away for disposal, people can give them to the North Georgia Zoo.

Monday, December 13, 2010  "Lights of Love" remembers those who lost their life to cancer or survived it with a special Christmas tree provided by Phoebe Putney and the Junior Women's Club of Albany.

Friday, December 10, 2010  Families and marines gathered Friday night to watch the annual lighting of the Christmas tree on base.

Monday, December 06, 2010  Christmas is fast approaching and if you are dreaming about a white Christmas here in southwest Georgia that may be a long shot.  However having a green Christmas is still a possibility and today we go green with Christmas trees.