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

Monday, February 11, 2013  A Baker County family had a scare Sunday night after a tree fell onto their home around 11:30 PM.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  Updated with video; Twin Oaks Elementary in Lee County gathered volunteers today to plant trees around the school.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Most businesses find it difficult to turn a profit with a 12 month buying season. For Joedi Putnal and his Christmas tree farm, he's found a way to bring in the money, with only a month to do it.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Updated with video; Trees and power lines around Albany led to a busy night for the Albany Fire Department.

Monday, January 28, 2013  For FOX 31’s Facebook story of the day people wanted to know if Albany and Dougherty County removes dead trees if they are on their property.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  There are also certain types of fertilizers that promote root growth, which will help sustain the plant through the winter months.

Friday, November 16, 2012  If you've stepped outside recently, you probably have noticed the transition to winter has begun, and as the temperature continues to drop, the potential for tree limbs to fall goes up!

Monday, September 24, 2012  Chehaw is currently in the process of doing a biological inventory to determine the number of species of plants and trees found within their 800 acres.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Tree Board presented the East Albany Wal-Mart with keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful's “Tree Stewardship Award” during a small ceremony this afternoon.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Mid-Atlantic region could see difficult commutes after summer storms cut power to millions

Saturday, June 09, 2012  Updated with video; Trees are often thought of as merely beautiful pieces of nature. However, these towering symbols of life, can cause damage and destruction at any time.

Saturday, February 25, 2012  Updated with video; A number of areas in the Southwest Georgia viewing area reported power outages; viewers sent FOX 31 their storm pictures.

Monday, February 20, 2012  Updated with video;  Several local organizations come together to plant trees for Arbor Day.

Monday, February 13, 2012  Updated with video; In this weeks' GO GREEN and Arbor Day approaching, we want to give back to the community.