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Monday, April 15, 2013  Fitzgerald Police found a body inside a home on Oconee Alley after nearby business owners complained of an odd smell coming from inside.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  A Fitzgerald woman has been arrested for attempting to bring $1.3 million dollars of methamphetamine into the United States.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Leaders in Ben Hill County gathered on Monday evening for an education summit on how to better prepare students to enter the workforce.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Tobacco heir speak out against an industry that has made his family millions.

Monday, February 11, 2013  A woman is on her way to a Macon hospital after being shot by a man at the Jack Allen Apartments Monday afternoon.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Many have struggled in recent months due to the economy, but Polar Beverage Southern Bottling has found a way to grow enough to be recognized for their efforts by their local chamber just 18 months after their debut.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  A Fitzgerald man who was tased by police is charged with two counts of felony obstruction and 1 count of battery after barricading himself inside his home Monday night.

Sunday, September 23, 2012  Updated with video; A Ben Hill Primary School parent says her son is the target of bullying and wants answers.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Updated with video; Fitzgerald Police arrested two suspects believed to be involved with a shooting Monday night.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Updated with video; Authorities with the Fitzgerald Police Department are looking for two men involved in a shooting Monday night.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  An ordinary traffic stop turns into an impromptu chase and drug bust for Tift County Sheriff's Deputies.

Saturday, April 07, 2012  The wife of a Ben Hill County Sheriff's Drug Agent is behind bars.

Friday, March 23, 2012  Updated with video; The community of Ben Hill County gathered Friday evening to pay tribute to the balloonist who risked his life to save his friends and skydivers.

Monday, March 19, 2012  The search is still underway for a man who went down in a hot air balloon accident Friday in Ben Hill County.

Friday, December 02, 2011  Updated with video; What Christmas events are happening this weekend?