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Monday, May 13, 2013  A Wilcox County woman received a nice surprise on Mother's Day after her husband gave her a scratch off lottery ticket as a present.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Always Flowers & Gifts has been preparing for Valentines Day for two weeks now, and with the holiday in just a few days they have all hands on deck!

Sunday, February 03, 2013  Updated with video; The Clay Spot held "Love Camp" on Saturday for children of all ages in the community.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County Board of Education members met Wednesday afternoon to hear a presentation regarding rezoning and repurposing of several schools throughout the system.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  While you might be throwing your tree out soon, officials say you may want to hold on to your gift boxes a little longer so thieves don’t target your house.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  T'is the season of giving back to the stores during one of the most common weeks for returns, according to employees.

Sunday, December 23, 2012  Volunteers have been at the Albany Mall since Friday wrapping gifts in exchange for a small donation.

Saturday, December 22, 2012  Updated with video; People packed the Albany mall Saturday in search of that perfect gift.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Updated wtih video; In our Facebook story of the day people wanted to know what Christmas traditions people in southwest Georgia have.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Updated wtih video; Most kids look for Santa to bring them a surprise in hopes that it's something they want for Christmas but children at the Terrell County Resource Center had the chance shop for themselves.

Monday, November 26, 2012  A record number of shoppers boosts the first weekend of holiday shopping season

Monday, November 26, 2012  Cost of everything mentioned in '12 Days of Christmas' tops $107,000; swans most expensive

Friday, November 23, 2012  Updated with video; While you’re out shopping make sure you keep safety in mind.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Updated with video; Thanksgiving may have just ended, but Old Saint Nick is already making stops around town before Christmas.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Updated with video; Although the wedding is in October, groom-to-be Justin Merritt unwrapped a special prize from the Georgia Lottery.