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Sunday, May 05, 2013  Sunday afternoon the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia held a ceremony to honor girls with the highest awards they can receive.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Enactus team of Albany State University are winners for the seventh consecutive year in the USA Regional Competition held April 2 in Atlanta, Ga according to information released by Albany State University.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Area Community Service Board had local law enforcement agencies over for lunch to say thanks for all they do.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Updated with video; Thursday night Albany State University recognized a southwest Georgia community leader who has helped college students fund their education.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Albany State University will honor one special business leader during the 3rd Annual Community Service Award Banquet.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Updated with video; Theatre students at Lee County High School have collected nearly 3000 pounds of food for the needy as part of the Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat community service program.

Saturday, September 15, 2012  Updated with video; After 3 years of service, Albany officials are implementing a new mobile app for iPhone and Android cell phones.

Friday, August 24, 2012  Albany State University has announced the date and location for this year’s Community Service Award Banquet to honor an exemplary community leader whose generosity helps ASU to provide scholarships to students.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  Updated with video; How do local girls handle bullies and who is giving them a hand coping with bullies?

Friday, May 04, 2012  Updated with video; Some of Albany's best and brightest young minds were honored Friday.

Monday, March 19, 2012  The Heritage Church and the Moultrie community threw a tailgate party to welcome students giving up their spring break to do service in their community.

Monday, August 29, 2011  Updated with video; Albany Police AmeriCorps graduates complete more than 16,000 hours of community service and receive an education grant for their work.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  Updated with video; Albany Mayor Willie Adams says receiving the Albany State University's Community Service Award leaves him speechless.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011  While friends and family toured the new Wal-Mart location, employees distributed donations to local community organizations such as the Albany Police Department and Lily Pad.

Thursday, April 28, 2011  Darton College's Extraordinary Men of Distinction and Albany Police AmeriCorps held a volunteer fair to introduce students to local groups they can volutneer with.