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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Girls Inc. held what they called the Bag Lady Luncheon Thursday afternoon to raise money for their organization.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Updated with video; Girls Inc. has put a twist on summer camp by offering a 10-week course for 6-18 year old girls that focuses on collegiate activities called Strong, Smart and Bold University.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Updated with video; The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and it was one of southwest Georgia's local organizations that helped convince officials to pass the law.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Around 30 girls ages 6 through 18 participated in Girls Inc. of Albany's annual Black History Month Celebration titled "Past, Present, and Future" on Thursday evening.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  Updated with video; A group of young ladies put on their dancing shoes and ball gowns for a night on the town with their fathers!

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Updated with video; Girls Incorporated of Albany has dedicated this week to giving back to the community.

Friday, October 19, 2012  The Board of Trustees of Girls Inc. of Albany is pleased to announce Sherrell Alexander as the new executive director of the award-winning, nonprofit organization.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  Girls Incorporated of Albany held their 18th annual Committee of 100 dinner Tuesday evening at Albany Technical College.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Updated with video; Girls Inc is hoping to keep spreading the word about the consequences of teen pregnancy.

Friday, February 03, 2012  The annual Daddy-Daughter Dance raises money for local family organizations and builds stronger relationships with fathers and daughters.

Friday, November 04, 2011  Updated with video; The First Tee held a silent auction fundraiser to support the organization's efforts to make better citizens out of youth through the game of golf.

Thursday, October 06, 2011  $2500 dollars is going to the First Tee of Albany to help teach kids the game of golf.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011  Updated with video; Girls Incorporated mentors and mentees got together to celebrate and that's FOX 31’s good news story of the day.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  Lakeisha Bryant was the guest speaker. She runs Girls Inc., an afterschool and summer program for girls.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010  The Dougherty County Rotary Club donated the check for $3,300 to Girls Inc. in East Albany