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Friday, May 17, 2013  Officials say dog bites continue to be a serious health and safety issue across the nation.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Why does one hospital charge 40 times more than another? New data underscore cost mysteries

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  According to the Moultrie Observer, the manager of Shoe Show told police around 5 p.m. Monday that she saw a man walking around the store and noticed he was putting something down the front of his pants.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Fire Investigators with Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens’ office say that they are investigating a Sunday evening house fire that claimed the lives of a Burke County couple.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Hospitals see wave of products to fight superbugs; penalties loom if patients catch infections

Monday, April 22, 2013  According to a press release issued by the Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner's office, fire investigators have determined that an early morning fire at the St. James Methodist Church in Bleckley County was intentionally set.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens announced Tuesday that Smokey, the state arson canine has passed away after a brief illness.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Darton State College held a job fair for students Wednesday morning with 50 local employers from around the community.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The Albany Fire Department says a warrant has been taken for 54-year-old James L. Ballard of Albany, regarding arson charges and his suspected involvement in the six fires at the Albany Heights apartment complex in March.

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

Monday, March 25, 2013  Crop insurance claims total $16 billion after widespread U.S. drought; cost stirs debate in Congress

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens said investigators in his Consumer Services Division are standing by to assist consumers in storm-damaged areas of Georgia.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Updated with video; According to multiple insurance agents around Albany, sinkholes are usually not covered under a basic homeowners insurance.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Updated with video; Warwick city leaders held a public hearing Tuesday night to hear what the community had to say about a grant they plan to apply for.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Albany Technical College has received a $2,500 grant from State Farm that will help young drivers stay safe on the road.