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Sunday, March 17, 2013  "Strive to Thrive," continues to educate the Albany area on the effect poverty has on their community.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  Researchers hope Iowa study helps reduce deaths, injuries among children who drive tractors

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Updated with video; "Strive to Thrive" holds a "poverty simulator" to better educate the middle class on life in poverty.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Updated with video; Police officers around southwest Georgia met at Moultrie Technical College today to try a new emergency simulator that uses 5 video screens.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  How are first responders taught to drive when on a call?

Tuesday, June 07, 2011  Albany law enforcement officials who drive emergency vehicles have a new way to train for the job.

Thursday, May 05, 2011  Assembly began on the Albany Fire Department's two new training devices, which simulate real life situations firefighters face while driving the fire truck or a chief’s car.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011  The Albany Fire Department needs emergency responders to practice driving to fires and other situations. This could happen with the help of an Assistance to Firefighter Grant.

Tuesday, January 04, 2011  The course is made up of twelve weekly, two hour sessions. Students will experience use of force through a firearms simulator- as well as ride-along with an officer on patrol.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010  The Albany Fire Department opened the doors of their new training facility Tuesday afternoon.

Tuesday, October 05, 2010  The Albany Fire Department requested the City Commission’s permission to purchase driving simulators for training purposes.

Friday, September 10, 2010  Spend time in the shoes of a police officer! The Albany Police Department is currently accepting applications for its Citizens Police Academy.

Friday, April 23, 2010  Some Dougherty County students get a taste of life in the Marine Corps.

Monday, March 29, 2010  Albany State University sororities and fraternities hosted a drunk driving simulation today to warn students of the dangers of drinking and driving.