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Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Updated with video; On Tuesday afternoon, Albany Technical College signed an agreement with Southern Polytechnic State University that will allow students to earn a bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Operations.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The Civil Air Patrol is an all-volunteer civilian auxiliary of the US air Force that has unit across the county including here in Albany.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  The average number of people seeking unemployment benefits over the past month fell to the lowest level since March 2008, a sign that the job market is healing.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Updated with video; No need to wait for Christmas, Santa has made his way to southwest Georgia.

Sunday, October 28, 2012  Folks living onthe marine base enjoyed the cooler weather and fellowship this weekend.

Saturday, June 09, 2012  Updated with video; Trees are often thought of as merely beautiful pieces of nature. However, these towering symbols of life, can cause damage and destruction at any time.

Friday, May 18, 2012  Sucessful country music artist Luke Bryan shared a few words of encouragement for fellow Leesburg native Phillip Phillips via YouTube.

Monday, April 09, 2012  Updated with video; Easter morning started early for churches in Albany’s Downtown Fellowship.

Monday, April 02, 2012  Updated with video; Sunday morning churches across the nation held events for Palm Sunday, but do you know why the day is called Palm Sunday?

Thursday, October 20, 2011  Gadhafi, Libya's leader for 42 years until ousted by his people, killed as hometown falls

Thursday, October 20, 2011  Updated with video: Reports that Gadhafi is dead remain unconfirmed.

Monday, August 22, 2011  Updated with video; Firefighter falls through floor while battling fire; Albany fire officials are investigating if a homeless person caused the blaze.

Monday, January 03, 2011  Updated with related links. A movement of Christians loosely organized by radio broadcasts and websites, independent of churches is convinced by their reading of the Bible that the end of the world will begin on May 21, 2011.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010  The mother of a missing Sylvester man reported missing in Louisiana is speaking out. She says Louisiana authorities aren't doing everything they can to find her son.

Sunday, September 26, 2010  Georgia megachurch pastor pledges to fight sex allegations, says he'll be back to lead his church