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Sunday, June 09, 2013  Updated with video; 'Coming together as one' - that’s the message behind Saturday’s neighborhood watch group meeting.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Updated with video; Just days after a failed start to a neighborhood watch program, Tift County Commissioner Melissa Chevers says dozens of people showed up on Thursday for a second-chance meeting.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Out of more than 40,000 people living in Tift County, only two residents showed up to the first neighborhood watch meeting on Monday evening, alarming organizers who say community involvement is everything.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Updated with video; Two teenagers – one 16 year old and 17-year-old Shane E. Merchant -- were arrested by the Sylvester Police Department in connection to a burglary that happened on Monday.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Officials from both the city and county met this morning to honor neighborhood watch groups throughout the area.

Sunday, October 14, 2012  An East Albany community spent Saturday cleaning up around their neighborhood.

Sunday, September 23, 2012  Updated with video; A town hall meeting in East Albany Saturday, focused on the recent increase of crime in the area.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  The Albany Police Department held its 26th Citizens Academy graduation Tuesday evening.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  The Dougherty County Police Department says their numbers show property and violent crime numbers decreased compared to this time last year.

Friday, July 22, 2011  Updated with video; An East Albany neighborhood watch group is paying close attention to vacant homes after two are burglarized.

Saturday, September 25, 2010  Community Builders and New Testament Baptist Church teamed up with residents and local law enforcement to rebuild the community. Free food, drinks, and entertainment were available for attendees.

Monday, November 16, 2009  This morning local officials proclaimed today as Albany’s Neighborhood Watch Association Day.