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Sunday, May 12, 2013  Updated with video; Officials with the 'American Red Cross' advise Albany residents to be prepared when disaster strikes.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Lee County can finally "Eat Mor Chikin" as the newest location of Chick-fil-A is now open for business in the Lee Crossings Plaza.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Updated with video; After going to more than 26 doctors to find answers and a diagnosis for 6-year-old Thomas Cooper, family members say they finally feel like they're getting somewhere after City of Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard signed a proclamation for his disorder on Tuesday afternoon.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Albany has lined their field with hundreds of crosses, representing their stance against abortion.

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.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Albany Board of Commissioners is holding a special called work session with city groups to get an update on the progress that's been made.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Updated with video; Meet the finalist from Robert Cross Middle School.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Albany police need your help finding a suspect in an entering auto case that led to financial transaction card fraud.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Albany Heights senior apartment residents were woken up by fire crews just after midnight Tuesday night and told to evacuate.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Tift County Sheriff's deputies need your help after a wallet theft occurred Sunday.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  In the Facebook story of the day you wanted to know what other certifications, besides CPR/AED, you can get from the American Red Cross.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Accident across from Deerfield sends one to hospital.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Williams Tabernacle C.M.E Church in Moultrie held their annual, "Black History Program," this afternoon.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Updated with video; Students at Jackson Heights Elementary and Turner Elementary Schools received a brand new pair of sneakers thanks to Shoes from H.E.A.R.T. on Friday.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  Updated with video; Albany State University held a 5k run Saturday morning to raise money and awareness for the Red Cross.