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Monday, May 06, 2013  Earth Day is celebrated around the country on April 22.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Moultrie officials are asking citizens to help with the spring cleaning by offering a free trash pickup during the week.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Earth Day is upon us and Keep Albany Dougherty Beautiful is bringing together city officials, students and other citizens in the community for the Great American Cleanup event.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Each year, over a hundred tons of new phonebooks are placed on doorsteps across Southwest Georgia.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  When Georgians purchase new tires for their vehicles, a $1 per-tire fee is added to the cost.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  Electronics are always popular Christmas gifts -- and whether you got the newest iPhone, a new flat screen or an e-reader, Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful says it's important not to throw out your outdated technology.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Some say the most exciting part of buying a live Christmas tree is getting to decorate it, but experts say it's just as important to think ahead and have a proper disposal plan ready.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Updated with video; In the next few weeks, those who travel on Oglethorpe Boulevard will see a clear plot of land where the old Heritage House once stood.

Monday, April 30, 2012  Updated with video; Earth day celebrations typically happen once a year.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Updated with video; Recycling should be part of an everyday routine; unfortunately, not everyone has accepted this idea.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  Updated with video; This weeks' Go Green, we show you how one local elementary school is helping out the environment.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Updated with video;  Help the environment and local causes simeltaneously: Two Lee County organizations are recycling cans to help causes

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Updated with video; This weeks' Go Green explores what other materials, aside from aluminum, can be recycled at Southeastern Aluminum Recycling here in Albany, Georgia.

Monday, February 06, 2012  Updated with video; In this weeks' Go Green, we are going behind the scenes to a local recycling plant, Southeastern Aluminum Recycling, to see what happens after we drop off our aluminum.

Monday, January 16, 2012  Updated with video; 'Recycle Albany' is a project of the city of Albany and Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful. Each one of us can make a difference, and now it's made convenient for everyone to just drop off their recycling in order to better protect our community and the environment.