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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Albany Boys and Girls Club held a graduation ceremony Thursday evening for a group of young men who are now equipped to combat teen pregnancy and STDs.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Girls Inc. held what they called the Bag Lady Luncheon Thursday afternoon to raise money for their organization.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Updated with video; Girls Inc. has put a twist on summer camp by offering a 10-week course for 6-18 year old girls that focuses on collegiate activities called Strong, Smart and Bold University.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Updated with video; The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and it was one of southwest Georgia's local organizations that helped convince officials to pass the law.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Around 30 girls ages 6 through 18 participated in Girls Inc. of Albany's annual Black History Month Celebration titled "Past, Present, and Future" on Thursday evening.

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.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  Updated with video; A group of young ladies put on their dancing shoes and ball gowns for a night on the town with their fathers!

Sunday, February 10, 2013  Updated with video; The 14 and under girls fastpitch softball team, the Extreme Whippets, held a Corn Hole Classic on Saturday to raise money for a trip to the World Series.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Updated with video; The Boys and Girls Clubs of Albany have selected their youths of the month, with Derrick Jones winning for November and Ayanna Phelps winning for December.

Saturday, January 19, 2013  Updated with video; The Boys and Girls Club partnered with the East Town Civic League and Jackson Heights Elementary School to put on a family ML King Day Celebration for the community.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  The Albany Boys and Girls club held their annual meeting Thursday evening for the induction of their 2013 president.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day you wanted to know why binge drinking is becoming a bigger problem for women.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Boys and Girls club on Inverness Drive is sending care packages to troops stationed overseas for Christmas.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Updated with video; Girls Incorporated of Albany has dedicated this week to giving back to the community.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Updated with video; Country music sensation Dallas Davidson and his band headline the Turkey Jam.