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Sunday, May 12, 2013  Updated with video; The Colquitt County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) attended a court ordered meeting Saturday morning for those who have been convicted of a DUI (driving under the influence).

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Updated with video; For the past month 33-year-old Grady Alexander O’Neal was a frequent visitor to the South Georgia Regional Achievement Center

Monday, February 18, 2013  Volunteers came together, in rain and shine, to give back to Mother Earth.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  The Worth County Commission has passed a measure that may bring fire protection to those not covered in the county.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  After years of following its own standards, the state of Georgia is now re-modeling its evidence law codes after the federal government.

Sunday, December 23, 2012  Volunteers have been at the Albany Mall since Friday wrapping gifts in exchange for a small donation.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  "Retired Senior Volunteer Program" members were honored Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Albany.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Around 20 volunteers showed up at the Salvation Army on Thursday to feed the less fortunate for Thanksgiving.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  The American Cancer Society is looking for healthy adults to participate in a study that could possibly help find a cure for cancer.

Monday, October 29, 2012  To help with relief effort, the Flint River Chapter of the Red Cross is sending some of their crew members to help where needed.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Hundreds of volunteers come out by land and boat for the rivers alive initiative, a make a difference day project held each October.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Phoebe volunteers have been rewarded for their efforts.

Saturday, September 15, 2012  Updated with video; Mission Changed teamed up with Second Harvest Food Bank for September's monthly mission.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  To culminate a week of service, 50 kids from Jacksonville Beach, Florida spent Thursday afternoon cleaning the yards of Albany’s elderly.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Updated with video; Although Albany often gets a bad rap, there are people in the community working to transform the city's image and Ladonna Urick is one of them.