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Yesterday at 8:30 AM  President Barack Obama vigorously defended the surveillance programs in a lengthy interview Monday, calling them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.

Monday, June 17, 2013  21-year-old Albany State University student Delvon Lewis has been named a 2013 winner of the Jerry Bartow Scholarship.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The White House announced it had conclusive evidence that Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime used chemical weapons against opposition forces.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The Dawson City Council is divided on an issue involving City Manager Barney Parnacott and Mayor Chris Wright, and during their meeting on Thursday night things got a little heated.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Are you unemployed or underemployed? Are you able to make your mortgage payment, but got behind while you were unemployed? If so, please don’t miss this very important meeting on HomeSafeGeorgia.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Updated with video; Visually impaired residents expressed their concerns over the lack of sidewalks on busy  roads during a meeting with Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard on Tuesday.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Updated with video; A lottery drawing for students, scheduled for Tuesday, was postponed due to a shortage of applicants.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The Georgia DOT has been notified by Norfolk Southern Railroad of the need to schedule a detour on State Route 520 BUS/Slappey Blvd.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Retail gas prices have remained relatively stable across the Southeast region.

Sunday, June 09, 2013  Updated with video; 'Coming together as one' - that’s the message behind Saturday’s neighborhood watch group meeting.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; Major General Charles Hudson is on his way to Okinawa, Japan after relinquishing his duties at Albany’s Marine Corps Logistics Base.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Updated with video; Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard along with citizens from five local non-profits accepted their calling to help better the community Wednesday.

Monday, May 27, 2013  Local fire officials say now that many residents are cracking open their long-lost grill, there are many safety tips you should follow from preparation to clean up no matter what type of grill you're using.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Updated with video; Hearing your name called at graduation as you cross the stage is a pretty big deal, and for one Lee County High graduate, it means even more.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  An investigation is underway after a Miller County couple is found dead in their home.