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Friday, May 17, 2013  Two South Georgia Technical College students received law enforcement scholarships for their work at the South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement Academy.

Friday, May 10, 2013  The United States Post Office of Albany is participating in a national food drive and is asking residents to donate non-perishable food items that will go to local families in need.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School System Interim Superintendent, Dr. Butch Mosley, is living up to his no-nonsense reputation.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Updated with video; Second Harvest Food Bank of South Georgia in connection with Terrell Resource Center in Dawson held a food drive this morning for residents of the community.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Updated with video; For the past month 33-year-old Grady Alexander O’Neal was a frequent visitor to the South Georgia Regional Achievement Center

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Updated with video; Second Harvest Food Bank of South Georgia, along with several students from Albany State University were looking to put a, "can on hunger," this afternoon.

Friday, April 05, 2013  After watching three different member of her family battle breast cancer, 11-year-old Victoria Natoli decided she wanted to raise some money to fight the disease.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  United States Senator Johnny Isakson stopped by the South Georgia State College in Douglas on Wednesday during a state-wide tour answering the questions of the public.

Saturday, March 23, 2013  Second Harvest of South Georgia teamed up with Northern Heights Baptist Church to distribute food to those who need it in Cordele Saturday morning.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Officials with the Cancer Coalition of South Georgia say that the RIDEforHOPE Spinning fundraiser raised $11,000 to benefit the orgianization.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Updated with video; Darton State College partnered with the Phoebe Cancer Center, Southwest Public Health District, Cancer Coalition of South Georgia, American Cancer Society, and 100 Black Men of Albany to hold a luncheon Friday raising awareness for colorectal cancer.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Faith-based organizations around Southwest Georgia have received mini-grants to help in the "Prevention Strategies That Work" campaign to help those they serve make healthier choices.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Updated with video; To commemorate Black History Month, the Albany Area Arts Council is displaying the artwork of one south georgia artist who's using something other than paint to express himself.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Volunteers from Georgia Power joined with the Second Harvest Food Bank of South Georgia Monday filling pantry boxes for in-need families.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Updated with video; The youth ministry at River Road Church of Christ will be partaking in a 30 hour famine, from Thursday to Friday night.