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Tuesday, December 18, 2012  The Dougherty County Rotary Club partnered with the SOWEGA Council on Aging on Tuesday to provide presents to senior citizens that are in need.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Rotary Club welcomed new President Karen Kemp as their speaker Tuesday afternoon.

Friday, February 10, 2012  Volunteers come to lend a helping hand at the Lily Pad.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Updated with video; The Lily Pad was on the receiving end of a wagon full of quilts from Phoebe Putney Hospital Wednesday.

Thursday, April 07, 2011  A community forum was held today at the United Way to discuss potential cuts to the Community Development block Grant program.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  Albany’s Lily Pad Center announced a $3,000 donation contribution from the National Association of women in Construction. Mars Chocolate North America presented the center’s Executive Director Karen Kemp with a $1,000 check.

Monday, November 15, 2010  Buffalo Rock Pepsi presented a $2,000 check to Lily Pad Center today. The donation is part of the Pepsi Refresh Project.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010  Political candidates stopped at Darton College today for a friendly debate.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010  A Saturday voting proposal was turned down 4-1 at a special meeting of the Albany-Dougherty Board of Registration and Elections on Wednesday.

Friday, September 24, 2010  Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle stopped by a fundraiser for Georgia House candidate Karen Kemp. Cagle voiced his support for Kemp and her pledge to fight for jobs in Albany.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010  Commissioner Jon Howard is hosting a town hall meeting with local political candidates.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  Before President Obama's speech to the nation about the end of the combat phase of the U.S. mission in Iraq, Major General James Kessler addressed the Dougherty Rotary Club on the state of the Marine Corps and the future of the Marine Corps Logistics Base.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010  The not-for-profit is getting a grant for around $220,000 annually for the next three years from the Governor's Office for Children and Families.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010  Karen Kemp got together with residents for her Campaign kickoff and fundraiser at Thronateeska Heritage Center. Attendees mingled with Kemp and enjoyed live entertainment and food.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009  Modern Gas won the small business award and the Lily Pad SANE Center took home the nonprofit award.