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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.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Armed robberies against individuals in Albany are on the climb but at these numbers go up; the Albany Police Department is reporting a drop in business robberies.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The winners of the 2013 Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission’s (EDC) industry awards were announced Wednesday morning at their rise and shine breakfast.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  For the FOX 31 Facebook story of the day people wanted to know whether or not local officials have seen any cases of people using a high protein breakfast food to lure drivers out of their vehicles.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Updated with video; Officials say identity fraud is one of the fastest growing crimes in the country.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County Police investigators need your help investigating a robbery that occurred Sunday morning before 2 AM.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  Updated with video; The 14 and under girls fastpitch softball team, the Extreme Whippets, held a Corn Hole Classic on Saturday to raise money for a trip to the World Series.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Updated with video; Darrel Ealum, from the school board, and John Howard, a city commissioner, held a press conference Friday afternoon to express their opinions that this process is moving too fast.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Updated with video; Darton State College met with local business leaders Wednesday morning to discuss their involvement in Darton’s growth efforts.

Monday, January 21, 2013  The 33rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. commerative breakfast sponsored by HEART Organization Inc along with Procter & Gamble was held Monday morning at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a cigarette thief that got away with hundreds of dollars worth of products.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Months after robbing a McDonald's, the suspected robber returns to eat, but the staff recognize him.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Updated with video; For FOX 31's Facebook story of the day people in southwest Georgia wanted to know if there are any upcoming Christmas events planned for downtown Albany.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  AT&T cell phone carriers are getting an early Christmas gift from the company.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  For the third year in a row, Albany State University has received a $10,000 National Endowment for the Arts Grant through the Challenge America Fast Track Program allowing them to host Awadagin Pratt, a world-renowned pianist in February.