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Friday, May 03, 2013  Updated with video; Albany residents gathered out front of the government center Thursday morning to celebrate the National Day of Prayer.

Monday, April 22, 2013  More than 150 students from 15 counties entered a poem in Darton State College's 13th Annual Poetry Contest for junior and senior high school students from across Southwest Georgia.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Dozens of brides-to-be packed the Albany Mall Sunday afternoon for the 13th Annual Bridal Expo.

Sunday, November 04, 2012  Updated with video; Local photographers, artist, sculptures and jewelry makers were on hand displaying and selling their work.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Steve Robinson, The Executive Vice President of Marketing for Chick-fil-A Inc., released this statement regarding Wednesday's "Chick-fil-A Day".

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Updated with video; Lines were long and traffic was backed up as people came out to support Chick-Fil-A on Wednesday.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Did the weather have any affect on voter turnout locally?

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Updated with video; Hundreds of people turned out to the Albany Civic Center to cheer on American Idol finalist Phillip Phillips.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  While local officials prepare for future elections, they're also trying to figure out why only five percent of Georgia’s youth turned out to vote.