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Friday, May 03, 2013  The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party.

Saturday, February 16, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County Public Works officials have closed the Radium Gardens until Tuesday as a result of flooding from this week's rainfall.

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

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  Mindset List: Class of 2016 doesn't use radios or watch TVs, and sees women as leaders

Monday, August 06, 2012  Albany State University kicked off the new school year with a Refreshed, Rejuvenated and Re-invigorated” conference that happened August 1st through 3rd.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Federal food program that screens produce for contamination spared until end of 2012

Friday, June 15, 2012  Updated with video; Albany State University freshman spent Thursday getting oriented to their new school and new scenery.

Saturday, May 26, 2012  Updated with video; Downtown Albany hosted the first farmers market of the Summer, Saturday May 26th.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  Updated with video; The Salvation Army is looking to provide a fresh start to those in need but before they can do that, they need your help.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  GOOD DAY on the Go heads to Calhoun Produce for a taste of their fresh strawberries.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Updated with video; An Albany State University student group wore hoodies in a picture in hopes of spreading the word about the Trayvon Martin case. See the picture in the slideshow.

Friday, February 17, 2012  Updated with video; Thursday night homeowners learned different strategies to help fight pests and diseases, all while growing their own fresh foods.

Friday, February 10, 2012  Updated with video; Our Daily Bread officially opened their doors earlier today with a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting with the owners, employees, and area leaders.

Thursday, November 03, 2011  Updated with video; When it comes to weight gain during the first year of college, new research says students shouldn't fear those extra pounds.

Monday, October 03, 2011  The journey that food takes from the farm to the fork could be the cause behind food outbreaks