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Saturday, December 29, 2012  Updated with video; Although there were two blood drives on Saturday, the Albany Red Cross is still trying to keep up their supply as the new year, a common traveling day, approaches.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Convention and Visitor's Bureau is reporting record numbers for the 2012 holiday season.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Although surrounding towns have had some holiday crime, Albany was relatively quiet according to the Albany Police Department.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Experts say after all that Christmas shopping and having a house full of guest, people may feel a little lonely after the holidays.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Authorities say 17 people died in traffic crashes on Georgia roads during the Christmas holiday period.

Monday, December 24, 2012  It looks a lot like Christmas in Senegal, where 95 percent of the 12.8 million residents are Muslim. Even the Grande Mosquee, a mosque that dominates the city's skyline, is aglow in holiday lights.

Sunday, December 23, 2012  Mission MCLB: Happy Holidays!

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  An Uncle alerts his family to escape from their burning home.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Although this time of year is depicted as being cheerful and happy, some struggle with the holiday blues but experts say there are ways to fight it.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Updated with video; Phillip Phillips may have moved to California but his hometown concerts continue thanks to "A Williams Christmas", an intricate light show timed out to music including Phillip's number one single, "Home."

Monday, December 10, 2012  Holiday travelers can rejoice that gas prices have dropped before Christmas, despite previous forecasts of remaining flat.

Sunday, December 02, 2012  Local police say if you're doing any shopping -- whether it's online or in the stores -- protect yourself by keeping a close eye on your bills.

Saturday, November 24, 2012  Updated with video; Children had the opportunity to eat Breakfast with Santa Claus, Saturday morning, at the Flint RiverQuarium.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  Thanksgiving dinner can take hours to prepare, and that's something some southwest Georgia residents don't feel like dealing with.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Updated with video; The holidays are a time of giving but the Albany Red Cross Donation Center says it's one of their low points during the year.