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Saturday, March 16, 2013  Updated with video; Wild Adventures Theme Park employees lined the gates of the park to welcome guests to the first day of the 2013 season when the park opened at 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The Albany State University National Alumni Association will hold its annual Founder’s Day Luncheon on Friday, April 5, 2013, at Noon, in the Ballroom of the Student Center located on the ASU campus, 504 College Drive in Albany, Georgia.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  It's illegal to text and drive but people still do it.  How can cops prove it and what does the law say about apps?

Sunday, February 17, 2013  Updated with video; Saturday was the last day people in the community could participate in the Flint Riverquarium and Thoronateeska's "Sweetheart Deal."

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  A relative's plea led authorities to conduct an expanded substance screen after Urooj Khan's unexpected death.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  2 tickets strike gold in record Powerball jackpot, one from Missouri and the other from Arizona

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  The $425 million jackpot, the largest in Powerball's history, represents a potential life-changing fortune.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Exchange Club Fair of Southwest Georgia begins next week and crews have already begun setting up at the fairgrounds.

Monday, October 08, 2012  After months of planning, the Georgia Throwdown is almost here and organizer Sam Shugart says things are coming together just as he planned.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  For FOX 31’s Facebook story of the day people wanted to know if there are any audio restrictions for cars.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Lee County Sheriff Office officers give insight into the best ways to stay safe on the roadways and avoid tickets.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  The winning ticket was sold at a Lapeer gas station.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Romney-Ryan ticket faces growing pains as Dems attack Medicare proposals

Friday, August 03, 2012  Updated with video; As students head back to school on Monday, there are some rules that motorists may have forgotten during the summer months

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Updated with video; Albany native Matt Hardwick is bringing his highly acclaimed stage play back to Albany where it began, but this time the playwright is bringing something extra.