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Saturday, March 23, 2013  The Albany Recreation and Parks Committee held their annual, "Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt," this morning at Tift Park.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  Albany Recreation and Parks and Liz Dennis from the Georgia Association of Blind Athletes joined forces Saturday morning to teach others about a game called “Goalball.”

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  It may not be Valentine’s Day yet, but the Albany Civic Center is about to be transformed into a Valentine’s Dance for adults with disabilities on Tuesday night.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  The Albany Recreation and Parks Department is gearing up to those with mental health issues have a better Christmas again this year.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  Local agencies have teamed together to inform parents and children about the danger of strangers.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Updated with video; Representatives from Recreation and Parks departments across Georgia met in Albany.

Monday, July 02, 2012  For those who want to get out and see the city on the 4th of July, Albany officials say multiple activities are planned for any who wants to participate.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Recreation and Parks Department held a news conference Tuesday afternoon to discuss the details surrounding the Fourth of July fireworks.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  As the weather heats up, many families will seek water to keep cool, but kids who can't swim may feel left out of the fun.

Friday, June 15, 2012  For those senior citizens whose first prom wasn't a night to remember, Friday night they got a chance to do it all over again.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  Updated with video; The man who came up with the idea for southwest Georgia's Veteran's Memorial says he’s saddened that vandals defaced the monument over the weekend.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Updated with video; Hundreds of people turned out to the Albany Civic Center to cheer on American Idol finalist Phillip Phillips.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Updated with video; The Carver Pool and Spray Park on McKinley Street is now open.

Friday, May 11, 2012  Updated with video; Local law enforcement laced up their running shoes this afternoon for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run, an event known across the world for its contribution to the Special Olympics.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Updated with video; If you have a dog, you may have noticed the lack of dog parks in Albany.