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Friday, April 13, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day, you wanted to know if small businesses are becoming more confident in Southwest Georgia.

Friday, November 25, 2011  Updated with video; Stores in Downtown Albany had their own Black Friday bargains. Customers lined up early to get into the stores.

Friday, October 21, 2011  Men model bedazzled bras for Downtown Albany consignment shop Verge's fashion show to help raise money for breast cancer research.

Monday, September 19, 2011  Chances are the economy is hitting you pretty hard.

Friday, August 19, 2011  Downtown Albany Consignment Shop Verge is branching out and starting a fragrance line.

Thursday, July 21, 2011  Downtown Albany consignment shop Verge holds "Recessionista:" A fashion show for those on a tight budget.

Monday, March 28, 2011  Verge, an upscale consignment shop is one of the newest additions to downtown Albany. Located in the old Churchwell’s building, Verge is not only a great place to shop for fashion but it turns out this business is also eco-friendly.  Check it out in this week’s Go Green.

Friday, March 04, 2011  Event planners say Mardi Gras weekend will continue as planned unless heavy rains hit the area. The new Downtown General Store and Verge will celebrate their grand openings on Saturday during the festivities.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011  The upcoming, high-end consignment Verge is accepting gently used clothes or items with tags still attached from the public to help start up their store.

Thursday, February 03, 2011  A general store with old-fashioned soda jerk, a fresh market organic food store and an upscale consignment shop featuring a coffee shop are slotted to open downtown before Mardi Gras.