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Friday, April 12, 2013  Updated with video; It's that time of the year again - time to start Spring cleaning! Residents aren't the only one gearing up for this, officials in Albany and Dougherty County are doing some spring cleaning of their own.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  The Leary Pecan Cleaning plant in Calhoun County caught fire early Tuesday morning, burning a chunk of the facility to the ground.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Hundreds of volunteers come out by land and boat for the rivers alive initiative, a make a difference day project held each October.

Saturday, September 15, 2012  Updated with video; Back in June, Albany Mayor, Dorothy Hubbard, called citizens to action, asking them to take responsibility for keeping a particular part of the city clean.

Saturday, September 01, 2012  Updated with video; Georgia Throwdown officials begin cleaning the fairgrounds for their event in October.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Updated with video; Although green cleaning is taking center stage in several industries today, it has been a slow process to get there.

Sunday, June 24, 2012  Updated with video; The Kinchafoonee Creek has reportidly been the site for some illegal dumping.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  Updated with video; For many people it is just about the philosophy of cleaning rather than becoming a green cleaner.

Friday, June 15, 2012  Stephen Baldwin awarded nothing in lawsuit against Kevin Costner over lucrative BP contract

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  The Hahn family says they're staying in good spirits after their home was destroyed; neighbors continue helping with their recovery and clean-up.

Friday, February 24, 2012  Updated with video; Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard took a tour around the city to look at cleaning efforts.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Public Library not only offers books and magazines to check out, they also offer volunteer opportunities.

Monday, February 13, 2012  Updated with video; In this weeks' GO GREEN and Arbor Day approaching, we want to give back to the community.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Updated with video; Georgia Power workers were out servicing the community Monday.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  Hundreds of New York police officers clear Occupy Wall Street protesters from Zuccotti Park; 70 arrests