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Friday, April 05, 2013  The Albany Police Department's Gang Unit held a shoe give away Friday afternoon.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  The Cordele Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying two men caught on camera stealing almost $10,000 worth of goods from Walmarts in Cordele, Perry, Locust Grove, and Eastman, Georgia.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Updated with video; The Second Harvest Food Bank has been busy this holiday season giving out food to the needy.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  In less than a month the new Walmart in Camilla will open its doors.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Updated with video; The Toys for Tots campaign continues with the three-day "Stuff the Truck" annual event from December 6th to 8th.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Updated with video; Walmart says no one was injured in a frenzy over a Black Friday deal at one of its stores in south Georgia.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Inventory isn't the only thing stores are stocking up on this year. Studies show seasonal hiring is at its highest level in the past five years and shoppers say they're buying into this new trend.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Updated with video; The Walmart in Camilla is expanding and looking for new hires.

Friday, September 14, 2012  Updated with video; Americorps Vista is holding a hygiene drive from September 10 to September 15.

Saturday, August 04, 2012  There was a second shooting in east Albany Friday, but luckily no one got hurt, and it actually took place in a Wal-Mart.

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.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Dr. Kay Kirkman, Chairman of the Albany Tree Board, will present Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful’s (KADB) coveted Tree Stewardship Award to the East Albany Wal-Mart store on July 9th at 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County Police arrest a man after he was accused of using counterfeit coupons in North Carolina and Florida.

Monday, April 09, 2012  The East Albany Walmart is encouraging citizens to vote for Albany on Walmart's Facebook to help feel those who are in need in the community.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Updated with video; Many drivers at a safety seat check did not have their child’s restraint seat properly installed, according to police.