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Friday, April 26, 2013  Updated with video; Two women were named Women of Distinction on Thursday evening by the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia for their service to their families, careers and community.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Six people with almost a century and a half of work at Albany State University were honored during a retirement ceremony Monday afternoon on the campus.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 

Sunday, March 24, 2013  Albany city officials spent their Sunday afternoon dedicating two buildings to a 1970's civil rights activist.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Two local school districts were in a group honored on Tuesday in Atlanta for supporting their local economies by increasing the amount of local food they serve in their cafeterias.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  Updated with video; The Exchange Club of Albany continued a 50+ year tradition on Friday by naming an officer of the year from each of the surrounding local law enforcement agencies.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Updated with video; On Tuesday Moultrie Police Department Chief Frank Lang was named a recipient of the Crisis Intervention Team Leadership Award for his efforts that have proven to be beneficial to the team after they properly handled a situation involving a man with mental disabilities in July.

Saturday, November 10, 2012  Many towns, around Southwest Georgia, are holding Veteran’s Day celebrations this weekend.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  The Dougherty County School System honored Phoebe Putney at a Wednesday morning rise and shine breakfast.

Sunday, October 07, 2012  Bells are sounding from coast to coast in honor of the 2nd Annual Bells Across America and National Fallen Firefighters Weekend.

Monday, October 01, 2012  A flag that once hid underneath Riley Stephen's uniform now flies at half-staff in front of the Gyieric family home after the soldier was killed in the line of duty on Friday.

Saturday, September 15, 2012  Updated with video; Habitat officials are seeking military applicants to receive the homes.

Sunday, August 12, 2012  Updated with video; Folks braved the rainy weather to compete in this year's Georgia Veterans Triathlon!

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Updated with video; A recently retired police captain has received recognition for his efforts to curb crime in southwest Georgia.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Updated with video; Scholarships given out at the Dougherty County Kiwanis Club meeting Monday.