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Saturday, April 13, 2013  Updated with video; The United Way gave people the chance to show how much they care about the community in Friday's annual "Day of Caring"

Monday, March 04, 2013  While the city of Albany had high hopes for the Mardi Gras festival and Snickers Marathon, organizers say the cold weather made its mark by showing numbers lower than usual.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  The Hasan Temple held a gun show this weekend for local venders and members of the community to buy, sell, and trade guns.

Saturday, October 13, 2012  Updated with video; Hundreds turned out to the 8th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk held at Phoebe Sumter in Americus.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Residents packed the Dougherty County Voter Registration Office on Tuesday, the last day to register – and it seems like this year’s numbers could top the registered voters in 2008.

Sunday, September 02, 2012  Leaders of student organizations gathered at Albany State University Sunday afternoon to learn how they can increase the number of students registered to vote.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Updated with video; After Tuesday's run-off election, officials say the number of voters who turned out isn't adding up to the amount of money spent on overhead costs.

Saturday, August 18, 2012  Updated with video; Early voting for the Republican runoff election for Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District came to a close Friday.

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

Monday, July 30, 2012  While the 2012 election has shown normal numbers for early voting, organizers are hoping for a solid turnout on the big day saying voting is the way the public can show their voice

Saturday, July 14, 2012  Updated with video; Early voting began on Monday and election officials say the turnout is better than average.

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.

Saturday, February 25, 2012  Updated with video; Voters in Albany and Dougherty County had their chance to vote for the first time on a Saturday.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  Approximately 30 percent of registered voters in Dougherty County voted in the November election.

Thursday, October 28, 2010  There has been a steady stream of people at the elections office trying to avoid the hustle and bustle of Election Day.