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Sunday, May 05, 2013  People have been out celebrating Cinco De Mayo all weekend and in turn, helping boost Albany’s economy.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Updated with video; Logan's Steak House caught fire at around 6:00 PM Saturday evening.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Updated with video; Apartments at 211 Main Street in Tifton had to be evacuated Thursday evening due to a fire.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Crews search blackened rubble of destroyed Kansas City restaurant for missing female employee

Friday, February 01, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department needs your help finding the suspect that broke into Ms. Bea's and took a television nearly two weeks ago.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Although they've been open for three weeks, Verona's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria cut the ribbon on their business in Tifton Monday afternoon, a moment many have been waiting for due to a high demand for an Italian restaurant.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Updated with video; Riverfront Barbeque has announced that they are closing their doors forever later this month.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Updated with video; Southwest Georgians can eat more chicken now that the Chick-fil-A of Cordele is open for business.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Months after robbing a McDonald's, the suspected robber returns to eat, but the staff recognize him.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Officials with Johnny Carinos' corporate office have confirmed that the Albany location has closed for business.

Monday, December 17, 2012  The Albany-Dougherty Aviation Commission has decided to evict the Cross Landing restaurant from the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport terminal.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Charlie and Pearl's Restaurant was the target of an armed robbery Monday night.

Saturday, September 08, 2012  Updated with video; Albany officials are steadily working to rid the city of dilapidated structures.

Monday, September 03, 2012  With the new, "Olive Garden" opening up next week, we asked viewers what other restaurants they'd like to see in Albany.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Businesses right down the street from the Republican National Convention are losing money.