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Monday, March 11, 2013  Sylvester police are asking for the public's help in identifying two women suspected of stealing from a jewelry store.

Sunday, November 04, 2012  Updated with video; Local photographers, artist, sculptures and jewelry makers were on hand displaying and selling their work.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Downtown Merchant Association has chosen a business with global flair as their “Merchant of the Quarter.”

Friday, May 04, 2012  Updated with video; Many people have heard of Faberge eggs but not many have had the chance to see them in person.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  Ilya Abelsky, creator of the unique collection of hand painted Faberge'  miniature style eggs will display his hand crafted miniatures in a special, three-day exhibition hosted by Griner jewelery.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  APD need your help finding a suspected jewelry thief.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Updated with video; One local flower shop says people spent a minimum of $75 on flowers for their Valentine; a local jeweler says some paid upwards of $2,000 on jewelry.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  The $700,000 project expands ladies shoe department and creates modern fashion jewelry and accessories areas.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  An Albany resident said someone went into his shed and stole $10,000 worth of new lawn equipment. Ernest Williams said he wants this person brought to justice.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  Officials in our area said they are seeing an uptick in the number of women applying for concealed handgun permits.

Saturday, March 05, 2011  Jewelry valued just shy of $3,500 was reported stolen in a residential burglary that Cordele police were called to investigate Wednesday

Monday, February 14, 2011  According to the National Retail Federation’s 2011 Valentine’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, the average person will shell out $116.21 on traditional Valentine’s Day merchandise this year.

Saturday, November 20, 2010  Proceeds from the event go to the Hasan Shrine Temple

Wednesday, February 10, 2010  Richmond County police are looking for a thief they say stole a $10,000 diamond ring from an Augusta Mall jewelry store on Tuesday.

Tuesday, February 02, 2010  Concerns expand as heavy metal cadmium found in adult jewelry; 1 retailer pulls bracelet