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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Girls Inc. held what they called the Bag Lady Luncheon Thursday afternoon to raise money for their organization.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Lee County can finally "Eat Mor Chikin" as the newest location of Chick-fil-A is now open for business in the Lee Crossings Plaza.

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; The Dougherty County School System is looking into joining a program that would provide free lunches for every student.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Updated with video; This week is Georgia Cities Week and to commemorate this time, state representatives and senators dined with Sylvester city leaders to catch-up.

Monday, April 01, 2013  The Georgia Deaprtment of Education has created the Farm to School initiative about three years ago, but now, more organizations are coming together to navigate school nutrition and support local farmers.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Albany Technical College hosted their ninth annual workshop and luncheon for local clergy Thursday afternoon.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The Albany State University National Alumni Association will hold its annual Founder’s Day Luncheon on Friday, April 5, 2013, at Noon, in the Ballroom of the Student Center located on the ASU campus, 504 College Drive in Albany, Georgia.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Updated with video; Like they have been doing for over 50 years, the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce recognized students from both public and private schools around the county.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Area chapter of Blacks in Government hosted their 19th annual Black History luncheon at MCLB Albany on Tuesday.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Around 200 people turned out for Monday's event, "Turning Stress into Strategy During Times of Change.”

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Updated with video; Riverfront Barbeque has announced that they are closing their doors forever later this month.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County School Board Member Velvet Riggins was sworn in Friday at the Dougherty County Courthouse by Probate Court Judge Nancy Stephenson.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department held their annual holiday luncheon Friday afternoon to bring together their law enforcement family before Christmas.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Updated with video; "Shop with the Sheriff", which was kicked off with a hibachi lunch at the Tokyo Japanese Steak House.