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Friday, May 10, 2013  The 9th annual Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run was held in downtown Albany Friday morning.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Lee County can finally "Eat Mor Chikin" as the newest location of Chick-fil-A is now open for business in the Lee Crossings Plaza.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Updated with video; Publix Super Markets, Inc. presents the United Way of Southwest Georgia a check for $28,400 towards the annual campaign to support community impact work in the area.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Updated with video; It wasn't just business that saw a growth, Tifton also saw an increase in the housing market housing market.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Updated with video; The Second Harvest Food Bank has been busy this holiday season giving out food to the needy.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  In their last meeting of the year, the Albany Board of Commissioners made a decision that may help curb crime in the Albany area.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  A Sunday afternoon fire at the Leesburg Publix caused damage nearing $1000.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Updated with video; Publix has opened a new store in Tifton, bringing along much needed jobs.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Updated with video; A dual ribbon cutting took place at one brand new Lee County business Wednesday afternoon.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Updated with video; ***UPDATED INFORMATION***

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  Updated with video; Publix and Winn-Dixie are among the major supermarket chains issuing voluntary recalls of ground beef after learning it may be contaminated with E. coli.

Monday, July 18, 2011  Updated with video; The Southwest Georgia branch of United Way has accepted a financial boost from Publix.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011  Publix Supermarkets and the Children's Miracle Network are teaming up to help raise money and cut your grocery bill.

Friday, May 13, 2011