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Outlook 2013: MCLB-Albany continues to go green

There are $22.7 million in projects currently underway at MCLB-Albany, many of which have been prompted by energy-efficiency efforts.

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Outlook 2013: Centering Pregnancy, social media focus for public health

In all, roughly $60,000 has been invested to bring a telemedicine component to Centering Pregnancy, officials say.

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Outlook 2013: Phoebe strengthening regional presence

An emergency center overhaul at Phoebe Dorminy Medical Center in Fitzgerald is among the projects the Phoebe Putney Health System will be engaged in this year.

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Outlook 2013: Georgia's economy expected to outpace national average

University of Georgia officials predict improved outlook statewide in 2013.

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Outlook 2013: Albany economy stable, facing challenges

Business column

When reviewing the economic prospects for the Albany area in 2013, they can be described as stable, but highly susceptible to market shocks. Referring to last year, despite seeing a Georgia economy finally growing at a faster rate than their regional counterparts, our area lagged. Despite Albany’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate falling from 10.1 percent to 9.5 percent over the last year, there was no net job growth in 2012.

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Outlook 2013: Hard work defines Prince success

John Prince III owns nine successful car dealerships in four South Georgia cities, including Albany.

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Outlook section included today

A special 10-page section includes numerous financial-related stories on metro Albany issues.

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Wintry mix possible Saturday

Any snow that may come with Saturday's arctic front won't accumulate, weather officials say.

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Calhoun Memorial Hospital shuts down

Officials estimate roughly 60-70 jobs were lost when the hospital in Calhoun County closed its doors last week.

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'RIDEforHOPE' to help battle against cancer

The Cancer Coalition of South Georgia is aiming to raise $10,000 through an upcoming event at Tony's Fitness Group.

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Education Notebook - Jan. 20, 2013

These are notes on Southwest Georgia high school and college students.

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Celebrity Quail Hunt celebrates year No. 27

A Quail Unlimited celebrity hunt is handled by Quail Albany now, the local chapter of the conservation group.

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Liberty House takes stand against abuse

Since 1981, a Dougherty County nonprofit has provided help for battered women and children.

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Chehaw Frontier Festival celebrates pioneer life

Chehaw “traders and buckskinners” in period dress gather to demonstrate life in the early days.

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Flu activity in Southwest Georgia trending down

Flu activity generally peaks in January and February, public health officials say.