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Sunday, May 12, 2013  Updated with video; Sam’s Club in Albany held their monthly health screening Saturday. This month’s focus is on having healthy skin and a healthy weight.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Updated with video; "Farm to School," held their first meeting tonight at Turner Elementary, connecting parents with the new program and what it can do for the children of Dougherty County.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  The Tift County School System kicked off their weekend Saturday with, "Community Day: health and fitness for the family."

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Updated with video; Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Albany held a health fair for the community Saturday morning.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Updated with video; The Southwest Georgia Regional Commission held a meeting with Lee County residents to discuss the health of the Kinchafoonee Creek.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Updated with video; According the Sleep experts at the Phoebe Sleep Disorder Center, lack of sleep can cause to make potentially dangerous mistakes throughout the day.

Sunday, February 17, 2013  Updated with video; The Pop Warner Fitness Fair was held Saturday afternoon at the Albany Mall.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Updated with video; Albany resident Pamela Green-Jackson was awarded the 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation's second-highest civilian honor shortly before noon Friday.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Updated with video; Albany resident Pamela Green-Jackson will be awarded the 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation's second-highest civilian honor on February 15th according to information released by the White House.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  Tony’s Gym held a Zumbathon Saturday to raise money and awareness.

Sunday, January 27, 2013  St. James Baptist Church in Baconton kicked off their biggest loser competition Sunday afternoon.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  Fitness professionals say during this time of the year gym memberships tend to go up.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  There are also certain types of fertilizers that promote root growth, which will help sustain the plant through the winter months.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Updated with video; People braved the chilly temperature Friday morning to attend chefs on the lawn, out front of the government center in Albany.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  The Georgia Departments of Health reports 15% of high school students, in Georgia, are obese.