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Saturday, June 15, 2013  Updated with video; The Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital System is holding a blue jean fundraiser to help Moore, Oklahoma tornado victims.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  For the month of May, Bush Animal Clinic has sponsored Megan’s House, an organization that’s a respite home for children ages up to age 17 who have developmental disabilities or are medically fragile.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Updated with video; First Baptist Putney Church held an all day event Saturday to help raise money for their Mission Team.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital handed out two checks today supporting both, 'Strive to Thrive,' and the 'Flint River Chapter of Habitat for Humanity.'

Friday, March 15, 2013  Updated with video; In honor of pi day, March 14th, St. Theresa students had the opportunity to slap teachers and their principal in the face with pie, all for a good cause.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Pope Francis' election stirs up Argentine 'dirty war' allegations; biographer calls it unfair

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Updated with video; Children's book author Gloria Smith visited Cox Elementary School in Moultrie to sing Christmas songs with one of the classes on Wednesday.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Georgia Southwestern State University Psychology Professor Chuck Huffman and his Psychology and Modern Life class showcased their arts and crafts skills for a few hours Tuesday to help troops in Afghanistan celebrate the holidays according to a press release issued by Georgia Southwestern State University.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Around 20 volunteers showed up at the Salvation Army on Thursday to feed the less fortunate for Thanksgiving.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  In our Facebook Story of the Day we asked, "How are local charities helping the homeless as Thanksgiving approaches?"

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  According to Fox News, at least 39 Americans are dead, 8.2 million are left without power and 15,000 flights have been canceled as of Tuesday. Even though the damage is hundreds of miles away, that hasn't stopped Southwest Georgia from getting involved.

Friday, September 21, 2012  DAV is a non-profit organization that helps veterans and their families file benefit claims.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  A grandmother goes back to school to help her grandson with his homework.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Did you notice a few extra police officers at your child's school Monday?

Saturday, August 25, 2012  Updated with video; After one farmer found success with using Albany State University grant funds, the school is announcing that more farmers will be able to benefit from a second round of grants.