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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Acting IRS commissioner repeatedly failed to tell Congress that tea party groups were targeted

Friday, April 26, 2013  Updated with video; Americus city leaders turned to an event Friday afternoon to hear ideas set to move the city and county forward.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Updated with video; In a press conference Monday morning, Quail Unlimited President, Bill Bowles, officially announced that the non-profit conservation group would officially disband and regroup as Quail Albany.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Updated with video; After more than a month of campaigning, Salvation Army officials say this year's Red Kettle campaign is a success!

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Thursday is designated as Georgia Gives Day. The day is meant for people to donate money to a non-profit of their choice.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Updated with video; Family Christian is now vowing to donate 100 percent of their profits to faith based ministries and non profit organizations.

Friday, May 04, 2012  Updated with video; Today in our Facebook story of the day you wanted to know, what happens to all that money found at the bottom of the fountains at the Albany Mall?

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Updated with video; Southwest Georgia has many non-profit organizations that offer great services to our community.

Friday, September 30, 2011  At their first meeting, the newly established Lee County Community Foundation discussed donations to the Lee County Animal Shelter.

Thursday, August 18, 2011  Strive to Thrive held a dinner to bring families together.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  Updated with video; The Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition is accepting applications for their yearly Cancer Care grants, which run up to $4,000.

Saturday, January 29, 2011  Butterfly Kisses is hoping to raise enough money at a Saturday morning yard sale to be able to file $850 IRS paperwork to become a non-profit.

Thursday, December 09, 2010  The holiday season is a traditionally slow time for charities across the nation and Southwest Georgia is no exception.

Thursday, November 18, 2010  Albany Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes Business, Non-Profit and Ambassador of the Year. Lamar Reese receives Lifetime Achievement Award.

Thursday, November 11, 2010  The 22nd Annual Lee County Chamber of Commerce Banquet recognizes those who serve the county and the country.