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Friday, November 02, 2012  Updated with video; The Lee County High School Marching Band received a 'Superior' rating as well as won first place at the Georgia Invitational Band Championship on October 27.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Students, teachers and staff at the Moultrie Road Head Start wore red on Tuesday in support of Head Start Awareness Month.

Friday, November 04, 2011  Updated with video; Albany State's Marching Ram Show Band is headed to the famed battle of the bands next year.

Saturday, September 17, 2011  Fourteen bands from high schools across Southwest Georgia participated.

Monday, September 12, 2011  A Lee County alumni was selected as a drum major for Auburn University.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011  The Albany Panthers held a meet and great Tuesday evening. The football players, dance team and staff said took some time to talk with their fans as they enjoyed free food and refreshments.

Friday, March 11, 2011  The Albany Panthers football team now features a marching band consisting of local high school students.

Saturday, December 04, 2010  "Alice in Wonderland" themed parade kicks off holiday season in Albany.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010  University officials announced Wednesday that the Marching Rams were one of 8 bands chosen to perform in the Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase. This is the fourth time  the Marching Rams have participated in the showcase.

Saturday, October 09, 2010  People who came out today were treated to free entertainment; bands, dancers, and floats.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009  The driver of a bus that crashed last month injuring 13 members of the Morehouse College band has died of natural causes

Thursday, November 05, 2009  The University of Georgia marching band is dedicating its new practice field Thursday.

Thursday, October 15, 2009  Southwest Georgians enjoy a night of patriotic fun with the Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment.