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Friday, May 10, 2013  A few weeks ago Paint Georgia Pink came to Albany to hold an event that would raise funds for local breast cancer patients.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Updated with video; Paint Georgia Pink has been fundraising for breast cancer through walks and other events in Atlanta for years now. Recently, officials from the group realized they needed to spread out to more areas of the state.

Friday, October 19, 2012  Mitchell and Baker County Health Departments hosted a 'Pink Tea' in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  Like many areas across the country, Ben Hill County is facing a financial crunch. County commissioners have to take drastic measures to keep the county afloat.

Friday, February 24, 2012  GOOD DAY on the GO traveled to Colquitt County to check out the Tarrer Inn.

Saturday, October 29, 2011  Hundreds participate in the “Reading Campaign Kick-Off”.

Monday, October 24, 2011  Breast cancer was the focus of a brunch today at the Cathedral of Praise Church.

Friday, October 21, 2011  Men model bedazzled bras for Downtown Albany consignment shop Verge's fashion show to help raise money for breast cancer research.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  The Darton College wrestling team holds a wrestling marathon to raise money to fight against breast cancer.

Monday, October 17, 2011  A Lee County woman who survived breast cancer celebrates life this month in a unique way.

Friday, June 03, 2011  The measure would mean people who fail a test are denied benefits for a year, a second failed test would result in a three year ban.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011  Dougherty County Police search for a black man with Alzheimer’s.

Friday, October 08, 2010  Phoebe Putney’s Breast Health Center hosted a walk Friday morning to raise breast cancer awareness.

Thursday, October 07, 2010  The school raised over $1,000 Wednesday for ‘Wear Orange Wednesday;’ a tribute to leukemia. Dowling says they raised more Thursday, all of which is going to help fund cancer research.

Monday, May 03, 2010  On a recent contracting bid put through the County, commissioner Gloria Gaines was surprised to see no local bids had been put forth.