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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Updated with video; Ben Hill County Commissioners met today for their weekly workshop.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The Food and Drug Administration has announced that its approved the availability of the Plan B contraception pill (also known as the morning after pill) for women 15 and older without a prescription.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Updated with video; Residents in Dougherty County wasted no time in demanding action to fight these pesky insects.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Proponents of background checks for gun sales are exploring ballot options

Friday, April 26, 2013  Legislation to end furloughs of air traffic controllers and delays for millions of travelers is headed to a House vote.

Monday, April 22, 2013  As the June 15th closure date for the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport’s air-traffic control tower nears, officials continued to explore their options of how to operate the tower during the Albany-Dougherty Aviation Commission meeting Monday evening.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Don't take the cinnamon challenge: Doctors warn teens after surge in calls to poison centers

Friday, April 12, 2013  Gun bill clears first Senate hurdle, debate on background checks starts Tuesday

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital officials have announced during their monthly board meeting that the hospital will be effected by sequestration.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  President Obama's gun control proposals have run into resistance on Capitol Hill, leaving their fate in doubt.

Monday, April 08, 2013  In a country where at least a third of households have firearms, it's hard to impose stricter arms rules without support from gun owners.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Military health care costs have nearly tripled since 2001

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Updated with video; FAA says it will delay closure of 149 air traffic control towers at small airports until June.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  U.S Senator Johnny Isakson stopped in Albany on his tour through southwest Georgia to address Albany leaders.