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Sunday, September 16, 2012  The American Legion Post 30 and volunteers broke down the 1,000 flags meant to honor the men and women who put their lives on the line for our country on Sunday.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Updated with video; One local 9/11 survivor is taking his experience and turning it into a mission to thank the real heroes of our country.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Georgia Senator Johnny Isakson has issued a statement in remembrance of the events of September 11th.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Updated with video; 1,000 American flags are lined up in single file rows next to the Albany Mall.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  A fourth grade teacher at Lamar Reese Magnet School of the Arts won a turn-key fitness franchise valued at $250,000.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  The Philly Connection gave out free sandwiches to any military personnel or emergency responders who showed up today

Monday, September 12, 2011  On the day before the tenth anniversary of September 11th people in Albany paid tribute

Monday, September 12, 2011  Friendship Baptist Church in Leesburg held a special presentation honoring first responders Sunday.

Monday, September 12, 2011  Kids out at the mall experienced 'Badges of Hope' Sunday.

Monday, September 12, 2011  Sunday morning a bell tolled in Lee County marking the time in which Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

Monday, September 12, 2011  Men of the Scottish Rite now have a brand new flag and flag pole dedicated to those who served and lost their lives in the midst of the 9/11 attacks.

Monday, September 12, 2011  Thousands died in the wake of September 11th, but for every one that lost a life there were more who showed up to help keep the others alive.

Friday, September 09, 2011  Days short of the tenth anniversary of 9/11, Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle stops in Southwest Georgia to express his gratitude to first responders.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  On September 11th 2001, Merchant was working for a bank in tower one of the World Trade Center

Thursday, September 08, 2011  The Marine Corps Logistics Base raised their security level Tuesday night in light of 9/11.