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Friday, May 17, 2013  Updated with video; Though there was tough competition, Stewbo's Restaurant Group came in a close second as runner up, but electrical company A. West Enterprises took home the top honor as Small Business of the Year.

Friday, May 03, 2013  From grain to glass, making vodka and whiskey with local crops is catching on

Friday, April 26, 2013  Legislation to end furloughs of air traffic controllers and delays for millions of travelers is headed to a House vote.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Authorities are investigating the slayings of five people whose bodies were found in a house in the tiny Scott County community of Manchester. A suspect is in custody.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Updated with video; FAA says it will delay closure of 149 air traffic control towers at small airports until June.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Albany Police have reportedly arrested 24-year-old, Richard Bodiford in connection with a car theft that took place Thursday at the Albany Mall.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  If you love to shop at the GAP store, soon you'll have to travel farther than the Albany Mall in order to shop there.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Dignitaries representing countries from around the world took a tour though southwest Georgia and made a stop in Albany.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  The Master Gardner's held an Exhibit this weekend at the Albany Mall.

Friday, March 08, 2013  New TSA policy allowing small knives and bats on airliners fuels growing protest

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Flyers call policy allowing small knives, baseball bats, golf clubs on planes 'common sense'

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Dozens of brides-to-be packed the Albany Mall Sunday afternoon for the 13th Annual Bridal Expo.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  People from around the community came together Sunday to honor the lives of 24 year old Latosha Harvey and her 4 year old daughter Emani who were killed February 16th by an 18-wheeler.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce held its 103rd Annual Meeting Thursday evening at the Hilton Garden Inn.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Although they've been open for three weeks, Verona's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria cut the ribbon on their business in Tifton Monday afternoon, a moment many have been waiting for due to a high demand for an Italian restaurant.