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Sunday, June 02, 2013  Sunday firefighters from the Albany Fire Department say “there are always working”.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Updated with video; School is out in Southwest Georgia and although many kids will spend their days in camp, there are plenty who will stay at home alone.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Updated with video; It’s the number one reason homes catch on fire, cooking food left on the stove!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Connecticut chef planning to feast on cicadas

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Updated with video; The owner of Maryland Fried Chicken on Slappey Boulevard is offering a $500 reward to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a burglary suspect.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Lee County Narcotics investigators busted a operational meth lab Thursday night.

Saturday, December 08, 2012  Updated with video; The third annual Nature round up day featured camp fire cooking, arts and crafts, balloon animals, and even Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Updated with video; For FOX 31’s Facebook story of the day people wanted to know what fire hazards they should be aware of when cooking their holiday meal.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Updated with video; People braved the chilly temperature Friday morning to attend chefs on the lawn, out front of the government center in Albany.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Feds claim alleged plot by New York City police officer to cannibalize women was no fantasy

Sunday, July 22, 2012  Updated with video; FOX 31 plans to hold a blood drive and wants the public to participate. For those who don't know if they have enough iron in their blood to donate, there are tips to help raise iron levels.

Monday, January 23, 2012  AP IMPACT: Crude new meth recipe fills hospitals with burn patients, contributes to closures

Friday, January 06, 2012  Whether you want to dress up in period clothing or not, Frontier Festival organizers encourage everyone to experience the frontier era this weekend.

Friday, January 06, 2012  Updated with video; A restaurant inside Merry Acres on Dawson Road is set to open near the end of January; a new pub is already open in connection with the hotel.

Thursday, November 24, 2011  Instead of slaving over a hot stove, millions chose to eat out this Thanksgiving holiday.