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Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Those who are struggling were given a day of food, fun and friends at the Salvation Army's Community Thanksgiving Celebration on Tuesday.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Seven Georgia public schools and one private school were honored Tuesday in Washington D.C. at the 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools Ceremony held by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan according to a press release issued by the Georgia Department of Education.

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

Monday, March 26, 2012  Updated with video; A Civil Rights legend has made a stop in Albany to help a local church get across the message of charity.

Thursday, April 14, 2011  Someone reportedly smashed a 100-year-old stained glass window at the First Presbyterian Church on South Jackson Street.

Monday, January 24, 2011  Officials with First Presbyterian Church on North Jackson discovered the damage early this morning. It appeared that someone kicked in the side door, ripped the alarm wiring out of the wall, and broke into a desk in the church office.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010  But volunteers are needed year round because this season isn’t the only time residents need support. Meals on Wheels delivers 5 days a week and each meal comes with a hot dinner, carton of milk, and dessert.

Saturday, February 13, 2010  Every second and fourth Saturday of the month, “Saturday Samaritan Missions,” serves hot food and gives away clothes to Southwest Georgia’s less fortunate.