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Friday, April 26, 2013  Twenty juniors and seniors representing ten high schools across Georgia will meet in Atlanta  on Friday at NAPA Genuine Parts to face off in the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Albany police officers are taking a training course designed to improve their driving skills.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Albany Technical College held their job interview workshop Wednesday. The workshop invited students from the business administrative technology and law enforcement technology programs to do mock interviews with local officials in the community.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Updated with video; In order to carry a gun, Albany police officers have to go through a series of tests to qualify.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day, you wanted to know what the Girl Scouts do with the money raised by selling cookies.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  Updated with video; Albany State University hosted a Toastmasters Leadership Institute Saturday morning.

Saturday, September 29, 2012  Updated with video; Albany State University students spent their Saturday at school taking a few tips on professionalism.

Monday, August 06, 2012  Updated with video; Mission MCLB: Water Survival Training

Friday, June 15, 2012 

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Every summer, kids at the Albany Museum of Art get the chance to showcase their abilities at the annual arts summer camp.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  The Albany Police Department’s firearms safety course will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. at the Law Enforcement Center in the Community Room.

Friday, May 25, 2012  Updated with video; Albany students showcase their talents as, "The Sounds of Joy" took the stage Friday.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Georgia Department of Labor is helping a Pelham company recruit new workers.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Georgia's Labor Commissioner says the Peach State has seen seven months of growth, adding that growth in industry and workforce skills will help it continue.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Updated with video; In the Facebook Story of the Day viewers wanted to know if energy drinks are bad for you. Health officials say they don't help people focus.