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Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Updated with video; Local veterans went to the supermarket on Wednesday, but not just any run-of-the-mill supermarket.

Monday, November 12, 2012  All across the nation ceremonies were held to honor those who served our country.

Monday, November 12, 2012  In recognition of Veterans Day, the Albany Transit System is giving all military veterans a gift this week.

Sunday, November 11, 2012  Men and women flanked the Illinois monument at the historic Andersonville National Cemetery on Sunday as a way to honor its memory and pay tribute to the many soldiers who have represented our country.

Saturday, November 10, 2012  Many towns, around Southwest Georgia, are holding Veteran’s Day celebrations this weekend.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Governor Nathan Deal and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Labor launched several statewide workforce development initiatives aimed to aid Georgia’s returning veterans Wednesday morning at the Georgia Jobs for Veterans Employer Breakfast in Atlanta.

Friday, September 21, 2012  DAV is a non-profit organization that helps veterans and their families file benefit claims.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Updated with video; Georgia District 2 Congressional Candidate John House held a meet and greet to get to know community members and give them a chance to bring their concerns to his attention.

Monday, May 28, 2012  People across southwest Georgia are celebrating Memorial Day to commemorate those who fought for our country and passed away.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  Updated with video; The man who came up with the idea for southwest Georgia's Veteran's Memorial says he’s saddened that vandals defaced the monument over the weekend.

Monday, May 21, 2012  Updated with video; The Professional Affairs Committee of Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital met Monday afternoon.

Saturday, April 14, 2012  Updated with video; The annual Southwest Georgia Confederate Memorial Service was held in Lee County Saturday morning.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  Updated with video; A local veterinarian says the American Veterinary Medical Association is telling vets to discourage pet owners from using treats imported from China.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  Updated with video; Flint River Habitat for Humanity looks to help local heroes.

Monday, November 14, 2011  Updated with video; Some are asking if Albany needs to do more for Veteran's Day.