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Monday, February 18, 2013  Updated with video; When you hear the words fake eyelashes, spray tans and hair pieces what comes to mind? Most likely, not a child, but in the world of glitz pageants, they are a necessity.

Monday, September 17, 2012  FOX 31'S Melanie Kendall sat down with stars from TLC's hit reality show "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" Saturday.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Miss Pennsylvania USA steps down, claiming contest rigged; organizers cite transgender policy

Thursday, January 05, 2012  Updated with video; Gabe's -- a locally owned alterations shop in Downtown Albany -- wins an award from the Downtown Albany Merchant Association.

Monday, October 24, 2011  Girls and boys dressed in masquerade for the Southwest Georgia Prince and Princess Pageant!

Monday, October 03, 2011  The first Hometown Harvest Festival “Blue Jeans & Beauty Queens” pageant will be held on October 20th.

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Sunday, April 03, 2011  An event at the Albany Civic Center had contestants dressed in their Sunday best!

Saturday, January 22, 2011  The two winners, Distinguished Woman of Lee County and the Distinguished Woman of Leesburg, both walk away with a $1,000 cash scholarship and a two year Darton scholarship.

Saturday, December 18, 2010  Deserving kids work out with a pageant winner.

Monday, October 04, 2010  ASU's Homcoming commemorates 1961 students who were kicked out during the Civil Rights Movement. Homecoming is also one of the biggest events in Albany and provides revenue for the city of Albany.