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Wednesday, March 20, 2013  11 out of 18 stores in Albany failed to decline selling alcohol to a minor during a compliance check on Friday, March 8th.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Updated with video: Undeclared horse meat found in Swedish meat balls for Ikea stores in Czech Republic

Monday, February 11, 2013  Police and fire officials are saying stay indoors, and only drive when necessary in these severe weather conditions.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Rondel L. Cuyler, Director of Public Relations & Community Involvement has announced via press release that two Albany Winn-Dixie stores will be closing this year.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a cigarette thief that got away with hundreds of dollars worth of products.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  The Cordele Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying two men caught on camera stealing almost $10,000 worth of goods from Walmarts in Cordele, Perry, Locust Grove, and Eastman, Georgia.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  T'is the season of giving back to the stores during one of the most common weeks for returns, according to employees.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Inventory isn't the only thing stores are stocking up on this year. Studies show seasonal hiring is at its highest level in the past five years and shoppers say they're buying into this new trend.

Friday, November 23, 2012  What do Southwest Georgians think about Black Friday creeping into Thanksgiving?

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Updated with video; The Walmart in Camilla is expanding and looking for new hires.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Updated with video; The Georgia Lottery got a bit more interesting Wednesday as the "Powerball" surged to $320 million dollars.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Police are investigating if three recent late-night armed robberies at 24-hour convenience stores are linked to one suspect.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Updated with video; Owners of furniture stores in Albany are fed up with outside furniture peddlers.

Monday, January 16, 2012  Updated with video; Sunday the Albany Police Department responded to a number of robberies, including one at Emily's Coin Laundry on Radium Springs Road.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011  Sears Holdings plans to close 100 to 120 Kmart, Sears stores as sales disappoint