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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Smallcakes had it's grand opening Wednesday and a swarm of people wanted to have their cake and eat it too!

Friday, May 24, 2013  Updated with video; Just days after a failed start to a neighborhood watch program, Tift County Commissioner Melissa Chevers says dozens of people showed up on Thursday for a second-chance meeting.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Out of more than 40,000 people living in Tift County, only two residents showed up to the first neighborhood watch meeting on Monday evening, alarming organizers who say community involvement is everything.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Updated with video; Tift County Commissioner Melissa Chevers and Captain Dennis Reese with the Tift County Sheriff's Office have joined forces to implement a Neighborhood Crime Watch on the south side of the county.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Updated with video; Eight top finalists for the Dougherty County School System's Teacher of the Year were honored during a banquet Thursday evening, but out of everyone Lamar Reese Magnet School teacher Melissa Childs was named the county winner.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  December is National Impaired Driving Prevention month and one Tifton driving school is raising awareness by giving back to the community.

Sunday, December 09, 2012  Charities around the world do good every day, but around Christmas time it seems they push the limits even more. Operation Christmas Child did that yet again this year bringing in record numbers for their shoe box giveaways.

Saturday, October 27, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Symphony Orchestra kicked off the 2012-2013 season Saturday with Cirque de la Symphonie.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Updated with video; Flint Fest kicks off Saturday and while downtown has plenty to offer adults, there will also be tons of activities for kids.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  A Baker County woman who was trying to vote was notified that she was listed at deceased.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Fires burning in Colorado Springs potentially leaving thousands homeless.

Sunday, June 03, 2012  Updated with video; Dozens of motorcycles revved their engines before taking off on a ride to honor the life of Taylor Bailey, who was killed after falling off the trunk of a moving car, and teach others about the safety involving vehicles.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  The petition to contest election results filed by former Ward two candidate Melissa Strother has been dismissed by Superior Court Judge Joe Bishop.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Updated with video; Homeschooled children have the opportunity to step into the world of science.

Monday, December 05, 2011  Updated with video; The case of the dispute over the Ward 2 election has moved out of the court of public opinion and into the court of Dougherty County Friday.