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Yesterday at 8:40 AM  Study: Media coverage has more pro than con views on same-sex marriage as court took arguments

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Updated with video; The Exchange Club of Albany presented a very special high school senior with the ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) award and a $500 scholarship at their meeting Friday afternoon.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Updated with video; Ben Hill County is getting statewide recognition for their efforts to cut back on the county's budget.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Zapping bread with microwaves for 10 seconds can eliminate mold spores

Monday, October 29, 2012  Albany State University held a series of community meetings Monday to hear input on their, "Center of Excellence for Community Engagement."

Friday, October 19, 2012  Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens presented awards Thursday recognizing winners of the annual “Excellence in Fire Safety” awards, and the winning students of the statewide Fire Safety Poster and Essay contests.

Saturday, August 25, 2012  Updated with video; Turner Job Corps held a commencement ceremony Friday afternoon sending hundreds of students into the world.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  A new parents watchdog group has been formed in Dougherty County with an eye for change.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Albany native Irene Kelly has graduated from the Georgia Department of Labor's EXCEL program.

Monday, June 04, 2012  Mayor Dorothy Hubbard will present the Mayor's Award of Excellence to the residents of O.B. Hines public housing neighborhood at a picnic in their honor on Saturday, June 2 beginning at 11:30 am at the property site located at the corner of Residence Avenue and Davis Street.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Updated with video; The winners of the early Wednesday morning the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission 2012 EDC Industry Awards were announced.

Monday, February 06, 2012  Updated with video; Phoebe's Breast Imaging Center has been named a Center of Excellence.

Monday, February 06, 2012  Updated with video; Physicians and Staff with Phoebe’s Cancer Center today are celebrating a prestigious designation by the American College of Radiology (ACR) as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  The Dougherty County School System thanked its partners today at a rise and shine breakfast.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011  Albany High School students visit colleges in two states.