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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Updated with video; Girls Inc. has put a twist on summer camp by offering a 10-week course for 6-18 year old girls that focuses on collegiate activities called Strong, Smart and Bold University.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Around 30 girls ages 6 through 18 participated in Girls Inc. of Albany's annual Black History Month Celebration titled "Past, Present, and Future" on Thursday evening.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  Updated with video; A group of young ladies put on their dancing shoes and ball gowns for a night on the town with their fathers!

Friday, October 19, 2012  The Board of Trustees of Girls Inc. of Albany is pleased to announce Sherrell Alexander as the new executive director of the award-winning, nonprofit organization.

Friday, July 13, 2012  Albany State held the second of three new student orientations Thursday morning.

Friday, June 15, 2012  Updated with video; Albany State University freshman spent Thursday getting oriented to their new school and new scenery.

Sunday, May 30, 2010  Sherrell Byrd is running for the District 2 seat and says she wants to work with new superintendent Dr. Joshua Murfree, but also hold him accountable.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010  Three democrats and a republican have qualified to run for Dougherty County school board District 2. Milton "Junebug" Griffin currently holds that seat.