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Monday, May 13, 2013  17 Dougherty County schools received automated external defibrillators or AED’s on Monday afternoon as part of the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant.

Monday, February 18, 2013  The Dougherty County Finance Committee met this morning to continue reviewing the county's budget as a whole.

Sunday, December 23, 2012  Volunteers have been at the Albany Mall since Friday wrapping gifts in exchange for a small donation.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Updated wtih video; In our Facebook story of the day people wanted to know what Christmas traditions people in southwest Georgia have.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Updated with video; The United States Postal Service is going through the busiest week of the year for shipping leading up to Christmas.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The Christmas season can be a joyful time for some, but for others it’s a financial burden that comes once a year, and sticks around for the year to come. Residents around Albany say although it may be a happy season, it can turn cold quickly.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  The Dougherty County Rotary Club partnered with the SOWEGA Council on Aging on Tuesday to provide presents to senior citizens that are in need.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Albany Technical College held their annual State of the College Address Monday morning to update faculty and students on where the facility stands.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Lee County Primary School turned over some of their school work to the parents of Phillip Phillips Thursday morning.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Updated with video; Lane Price held a press conference this afternoon in front of her headquarters to discuss her plan for raising the graduation rate.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  After two months of fundraising, LaGrange College proudly presented the Lily Pad with the items collected for their victims.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School Board Finance Committee is going over a three year plan of reductions and consolidations which includes the closing of an elementary school.

Monday, March 12, 2012  Updated with video; Congressman Sanford Bishop awards Specialist Wesley Braswell, a medic with the National Guard, the Bronze Star with Valor and the Combat Medic Badge.

Thursday, January 05, 2012  Updated with video; A 24 year old spoke with ADICA at their meeting Wednesday about utilizing the skate park as a youth outreach center and skate and bike shop.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  Updated with video; It was the busiest day for those working over at UPS Monday.