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Monday, May 06, 2013  Lake Park Elementary School fifth grade student Anna Downs was presented the Young Citizenship Award from the Exchange Club of Albany during their Friday afternoon meeting.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  Updated with video; Forty of Albany’s top leaders under the age of 40 were honored by the Albany Herald and Emerge Albany at a special luncheon.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  In Kentucky, child shooting spotlights urban-rural gun debate when 5-year-old kills 2-year-old

Monday, April 29, 2013  Sheds, stables, attics searched for suspect in stabbing death of 8-year-old girl in Northern California

Friday, April 26, 2013  Updated with video; Americus city leaders turned to an event Friday afternoon to hear ideas set to move the city and county forward.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Updated with video; Hundreds of people who have been affected by cancer put on their jackets and braved the cold, rainy weather to walk in the annual Relay for Life event on Friday evening.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  In order to make sure all students move ahead, Dougherty County School System officials say they're looking to implement certain research and program based interventions.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Updated with video; The graduating seniors from Lee County High School put on their caps and gowns Friday morning and traveled around the county to visit all of the other schools.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day you wanted to know how to go about building your credit as a young adult.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Albany Technical College has received a $2,500 grant from State Farm that will help young drivers stay safe on the road.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  The Dougehty County School Board a decision that could open a new charter school.

Monday, February 11, 2013  What treatment helps traumatized kids heal? Analysis says research offers no solid answers

Monday, February 11, 2013  Mumford & Sons, Gotye, fun. and Black Keys win big at divergent Grammy Awards

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Updated with video; Emerge Albany held their first meeting of the year on Wednesday to welcome back both old members and new members and tell them about any changes made.

Monday, January 21, 2013  As President Barack Obama looks to another four years, the country is anticipating his next moves.