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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Updated with video; Girls Inc. has put a twist on summer camp by offering a 10-week course for 6-18 year old girls that focuses on collegiate activities called Strong, Smart and Bold University.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Updated with video; Americus city leaders turned to an event Friday afternoon to hear ideas set to move the city and county forward.

Monday, April 15, 2013  For the FOX 31 Facebook story of the day people wanted to know what they can do to help their children sleep.

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.

Monday, March 04, 2013  While the city of Albany had high hopes for the Mardi Gras festival and Snickers Marathon, organizers say the cold weather made its mark by showing numbers lower than usual.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Updated with video; Georgia school officials say since obesity is a concern throughout the state, they started a program called 'Dawgs on the Move' to support the university's anti-obesity initiative.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Around 30 girls ages 6 through 18 participated in Girls Inc. of Albany's annual Black History Month Celebration titled "Past, Present, and Future" on Thursday evening.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  Updated with video; A group of young ladies put on their dancing shoes and ball gowns for a night on the town with their fathers!

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Housing Authority is continuing it's planning efforts for choice neighborhood upgrades.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Updated with video; On Wednesday afternoon, President Barack Obama issued 23 executive orders pertaining to guns and also asked congress to increase bans on assault rifles and limit magazines to 10 rounds, but what does that mean for our local counties?

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  President Obama was to announce the measures Wednesday at a White House event that will bring together law enforcement officials, lawmakers and children who wrote the president about gun violence.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Of all the television executives interviewed, only one said he was in favor of further study.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Advocates who rally against domestic violence and child abuse are facing changes to the laws they follow.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Updated with video; The Second Harvest Food Bank has been busy this holiday season giving out food to the needy.

Friday, November 30, 2012  For the next month southwest Georgians will have the opportunity to take a trip through a winter wonderland of lights.