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Sunday, April 21, 2013  Updated with video; First Baptist Putney Church held an all day event Saturday to help raise money for their Mission Team.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  US mink farms grow as Chinese consumers' demand for fur coats sends pelt prices skyrocketing

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Updated with video; A local teacher in Baconton was in a pretty bad car accident right before Christmas, and Saturday morning the community came together to hold the "Patty Dash 5k" which raised money for the teacher and her family.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  The Albany Fire Department has been raising money this weekend for their "Burn the Boot" campaign.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Officials with the Cancer Coalition of South Georgia say that the RIDEforHOPE Spinning fundraiser raised $11,000 to benefit the orgianization.

Sunday, March 10, 2013  Updated with video; City Commissioner Ivey Hines held a town meeting Saturday morning and asked Lt. Rebecca Cranford with the Dougherty County Sheriff's Department to come speak about an issue he feels needs attention.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  A Saturday night auction at the Doublegate County Club raised $12,000 for local student scholarships and charity grants.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  The show provides national exposure to the shelters across the country that provide the puppy athletes and the kittens that star in the halftime show.

Sunday, December 02, 2012  After a pivotal figure in her school was diagnosed with cancer, Day Story, a 7th grader at Worth County Middle School, is trying to help by hosting a fundraiser.

Sunday, November 11, 2012  Easter Seals held a gourmet picnic Sunday to raise money for disabled individuals and their care-givers.

Saturday, November 03, 2012  Updated with video; Friends and family of Nick Widner met Saturday evening to raise money and awareness for Nick and his fight with Osteosarcoma.

Friday, October 12, 2012  The Cancer Coalition of South Georgia held a "Ride for Hope" Thursday at Tony's Westside Athletic Club in Albany.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Presidential race rumbles into final 4 weeks; Romney talks foreign affairs, Obama raises cash

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Fire Department released its first "Firefighter's Calendar" in 8-years Tuesday.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Updated with video; The Economic Development Commission has had a change of heart on pay raises for their employees.