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Friday, May 10, 2013  The 9th annual Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run was held in downtown Albany Friday morning.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  The Lee County Sheriff's Office has postponed this year's Special Olympics due to inclement weather and conflict with other functions.

Friday, January 11, 2013  The Dougherty County School System held their Special Olympics competition Friday morning.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  United Way of Southwest Georgia is helping three local organizations meet the needs of our community.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Updated with video; More than 100 bowlers were at the All American Fun Park preparing to compete in the Olympics; the Special Olympics that is.

Friday, May 11, 2012  Updated with video; Local law enforcement laced up their running shoes this afternoon for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run, an event known across the world for its contribution to the Special Olympics.

Sunday, May 06, 2012  Local law enforcement participated in "Cops on Doughnut Shops" to raise money for the Georgia Special Olympics.

Friday, May 04, 2012  Updated with video; Cops will be at the Krispy Kreme doughnut shop this weekend, but they wont be there to eat.

Friday, July 29, 2011  Special Olympics athletes grabbed their bowling balls and shoes and hit the lanes Friday for the Strikers Bowling Tournament for the Georgia Special Olympics.

Friday, May 13, 2011 

Friday, April 29, 2011  Police help raise money for Special Olympics

Saturday, July 31, 2010  Special Olympics athletes traveled near and far for the Strikers' Classic Masters Bowling invitational. About 175 people came out for first annual bowling tournament.

Friday, May 14, 2010  If you were caught behind some heavy foot traffic in Albany Friday - it was for good reason. The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics made its way through the Good Life City on its two week - 1,000 mile journey to the state capitol for the state summer games.

Sunday, May 02, 2010  A fundraiser to send Special Olympics athletes from southwest Georgia to the summer games in Atlanta wrapped up Sunday.

Saturday, May 01, 2010  Law enforcement hit the streets again at Krispy Kreme.