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Sunday, April 28, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany-Dougherty NAACP held a "Stop the Violence" program Friday where community leaders called on residence to help put an end to violence.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The Sumter County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has decided to leave the NAACP after 56 years and form what they are calling God’s Army for the Advancement of All People (GAAAP.)

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The Georgia NAACP held a rally Wednesday afternoon to show support of section 5 of the voting rights Act of 1965.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Updated with video; Albany residents met at the Civic Center Saturday evening for the Black History Celebration, an event that centered around the NAACP.

Monday, March 26, 2012  Updated with video; The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Unit of Black Men in America and other community leaders in Americus, Georgia have joined with the rest of the nation in rallying for support of Trayvon Martin, 17.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Updated with video; City employee alleges that a noose was placed around his neck.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  Updated with video; Debate has stirred in Terrell County over the name of a road.

Monday, January 16, 2012  Updated with video; The president of Albany’s NAACP spoke to AmeriCorps cadets Monday.

Friday, September 16, 2011  The NAACP rallies to support Troy Davis.

Friday, July 01, 2011  community leaders are calling for action to make sure other kids in the area are safe.

Friday, May 13, 2011  The Albany Dougherty branch of the NAACP makes an official statement to the Dougherty County School Board.

Thursday, May 12, 2011  Even as the economy added a better-than-expected 244,000 jobs the number of African-American men with jobs has hit an all-time low.

Saturday, April 09, 2011  The Albany Dougherty NAACP has a new president.

Thursday, April 07, 2011  It's been a busy couple of months for the Albany-Dougherty chapter of the NAACP.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  The former Albany NAACP President says there need to be more African-American owned businesses downtown and an expansion of area boundaries. ADICA also announces store openings and new promotion projects.