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Yesterday at 10:20 PM  Updated with video; Hope Ministries held their annual, "Benefit Cookout" this afternoon raising money and awareness for those that are less fortunate.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Updated with video; The temperature is rising, schools are out and summer is here, but before you hit the road for a little R&R, there are a few things you should do to your car to make sure you get there safely.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Updated with video; Officials say dog bites continue to be a serious health and safety issue across the nation.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Updated with video; Travel experts predict more Georgia families will travel this year.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Once the girl with the Billy Bob tattoo, Jolie now inspires with mastectomy revelation

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Lawmakers outraged over another military sex case involving someone assigned to prevent sexual assault.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau held a hospitality expo and several hometown tours Saturday.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Top Boston cop to tell Congress he's OK with more cameras, not 'police state,' after bombings

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Judge in New York rips government for opposing his order giving broader access to morning-after pill

Monday, May 06, 2013  What looked like an average beer purchase at a Dougherty County store last Monday evening was actually an undercover operation, and the clerk who made the sale doesn't realize they sold alcohol to an 18 year old working with the Albany Dougherty Drug Unit.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party.

Monday, April 29, 2013  With all of the events that happened in Albany last weekend some people may be wondering if the local economy saw a boost.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Earth Day is upon us and Keep Albany Dougherty Beautiful is bringing together city officials, students and other citizens in the community for the Great American Cleanup event.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Updated with video; Paint Georgia Pink has been fundraising for breast cancer through walks and other events in Atlanta for years now. Recently, officials from the group realized they needed to spread out to more areas of the state.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Updated with video; April is known as "Child Abuse Prevention" month and the Exchange Club of Albany was out spreading the word Saturday.