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Yesterday at 7:27 PM  Albany Technical College is leading the state in technical college graduates but President Dr. Anthony Parker says the current graduation rate isn't high enough.

Yesterday at 1:16 PM  College campuses in Albany are quiet this time of year.  Many students have gone home for the summer and the Class of 2013 has accepted its diplomas. But now that those grads out in the working world, will they stay here in Albany?

Sunday, May 19, 2013  It's that time of the year again! Time to start thinking about and registering for summer classes.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Updated with video; After multiple complaints that students thought they were being charged by Albany Technical College for items they shouldn't have, FOX 31 reached out to the college to see how their financial aid system works.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Two South Georgia Technical College students received law enforcement scholarships for their work at the South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement Academy.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Albany Technical College is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Updated with video; Local scholarships can provide extra money to help pay for college.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Updated with video; From Pre-K to college; students are set to graduate high school in 2026.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Minnesota Legislature passes same-sex marriage, governor to sign bill allowing Aug. 1 gay weddings

Monday, May 13, 2013  One of Albany High School’s standout lady basketball players is graduating and continuing her career locally.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Aamire Greene received a brand new Chevy Cruise for being selected as the student Ambassador for the Technical College System of Georgia.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Updated with video; Dually enrolled Culinary Arts students from Lee County High School will come to Albany Tech’s Culinary Arts lab in the Logistics Education Center for a cooking competition.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Updated with video; The Georgia Chamber of Commerce continues their regional Power Lunch program with a special breakfast this morning in Albany.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Updated with video; Girls Inc. has put a twist on summer camp by offering a 10-week course for 6-18 year old girls that focuses on collegiate activities called Strong, Smart and Bold University.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Updated with video; With Dougherty County releasing their testing scores for 2011-2012, many parents are concerned that the low numbers mean poor teaching inside the system. However that may not be entirely true.