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Saturday, December 22, 2012  Updated with video; People packed the Albany mall Saturday in search of that perfect gift.

Monday, November 26, 2012  A record number of shoppers boosts the first weekend of holiday shopping season

Sunday, November 25, 2012  The days of waiting in line to get deals are over as Cyber Monday quickly approaches and customers are booting up their computers to prepare to shop.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Updated with video; Black Friday shopping may have started on Thursday night but that didn't keep the shoppers from hitting the stores Friday afternoon.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Updated with video; While you’re out shopping make sure you keep safety in mind.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Updated with video; Walmart says no one was injured in a frenzy over a Black Friday deal at one of its stores in south Georgia.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Staying up all night shopping can be tricky especially without a shot of caffeine to keep you going.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Updated with video; Many people were out as early as Thursday morning waiting in line for Friday's door buster deals.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  The Albany Downtown Merchants Association met Tuesday night to try to come up with a plan to bring more shoppers downtown.

Monday, August 20, 2012  Updated with video; Albany police responded Saturday afternoon after a loaded handgun was found in a Winn-Dixie restroom.

Sunday, August 12, 2012  Updated with video; Saturday was the last day for Georgia's tax free holiday.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Updated with video; Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital invited Albany Mall shoppers to take some time out their day and get a free blood pressure screening.

Friday, December 09, 2011  Updated with video; Two sisters spent their Thursday night lifting their voices to raise money for a good cause.

Monday, November 28, 2011  The Albany Mall attracts local shoppers.

Saturday, November 26, 2011  Los Angeles mayor says Occupy group must leave camp; groups elsewhere discourage Black Friday shopping