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Friday, May 03, 2013  Updated with video; Representatives from the office of Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. presented students from the region with awards for the 2013 Congressional Art Competition on Thursday.

Monday, April 22, 2013  More than 150 students from 15 counties entered a poem in Darton State College's 13th Annual Poetry Contest for junior and senior high school students from across Southwest Georgia.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Four contestants vied for the prize as the Exchange Club of Albany held their annual speech contest Monday morning at the fairgrounds.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  The Kiwanis Club of Dougherty County held an award ceremony today for students who participated in their 33rd annual art contest.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  There was no hair-pulling between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj on the season debut of "American Idol," although some viewers may have been reduced to it.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Updated with video; Northside Primary in Tifton and Hamilton Elementary in Hartsfield have taken on the 2012 Healthy School Makeover challenge.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Two Southwest Georgia Schools have been entered into the Healthy School Makeover Contest managed by SPARK

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  24-year-old Maryland pro wins World Series Of Poker title and $8.53 million.

Sunday, October 21, 2012  Sylvester storefronts aren’t trying to scare customers away, they’re just participating in the Second Annual Fall-crow contest.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  About 30 contestants ate the insects during Friday night's contest at Ben Siegel Reptile Store in Deerfield Beach about 40 miles north of Miami. The grand prize was a python.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  The Southwest Public Health District has a prize for you to win on Facebook in an effort to help keep you safe.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Updated with video; Kids ages three to 14 could be found at Maggie Moo's earlier Sunday--and they had a very good reason for eating ice cream.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Hundreds of votes from around Southwest Georgia declared Main Street Theatre in Dawson the top organization!

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Miss Pennsylvania USA steps down, claiming contest rigged; organizers cite transgender policy

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Updated with video; Fox 31’s newest contest will rock your world.