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Sunday, May 12, 2013  The Salvation Army provides shelter to the homeless on a daily basis, food and clothes for those who can’t afford it, and prayer services every Sunday and they rely on donations to get by.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Updated with video; After being denied a variance of a 1,000 foot ordinance to start a group home in an Albany community, owners of that home were back in front of the Albany Dougherty Planning Commission Thursday for reconsideration.

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.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Eight Albany women are celebrating after graduating from phase one of the Strive 2 Thrive program.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School System's Finance and Personnel Committee met for their monthly meeting Wednesday morning.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  It's illegal to text and drive but people still do it.  How can cops prove it and what does the law say about apps?

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Updated with video; The City and County Public Works have teamed up and assembled thousands of sand bags.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Updated with video; When you hear the words fake eyelashes, spray tans and hair pieces what comes to mind? Most likely, not a child, but in the world of glitz pageants, they are a necessity.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; The United States Postal Service announced plans today to transition to a new delivery schedule during the week of Aug. 5, 2013 that includes package delivery Monday through Saturday, and mail delivery Monday through Friday.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Updated with video; Beauty - we all know the meaning, but how has it changed generationally through time?

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany-Dougherty Coalition to end homelessness kicked of their 10 year plan to end homelessness Thursday.