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

Friday, April 19, 2013  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day you wanted to know how to protect yourself and your family from food-borne illnesses.

Monday, March 11, 2013  During a Monday morning Community Benefits Committee meeting, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital officials donated close to $85,000 to Southwest Georgia organizations that are making a difference in the community.

Monday, February 25, 2013  After several days of steady rainfall, there's concern for people with wells that have been covered by flood waters.

Saturday, February 16, 2013  Updated with video; According to Albany Animal Control who's at fault depends on the circumstances surrounding the attack.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Updated with video; You may know her as one of the country's newest talk show hosts, but Trisha Goddard is more than just a fresh face. The England native was the first black female anchor in Australia and has also hosted her own show in the UK -- and that was all after she traveled the world.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day you wanted to know what you should do if you notice one of your friends having mental health issues that they aren't aware of.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  President Obama was to announce the measures Wednesday at a White House event that will bring together law enforcement officials, lawmakers and children who wrote the president about gun violence.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Senators Grassley, Reid, Manchin: Let's have a debate on guns, violence, and mental health

Monday, December 17, 2012  Obama offered few specifics, saying only that he will engage with law enforcement, mental health professionals, parents and educators in the coming weeks.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  The Albany Recreation and Parks Department is gearing up to those with mental health issues have a better Christmas again this year.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Updated with video; The Worth County Health Department held their third annual drive-thru flu shot clinic at the Counties Agricultural Pavilion.

Monday, September 17, 2012  MillerCoors strives each year to reduce energy.

Monday, September 03, 2012  Updated with video; In the summer month, the heat of the Deep South made working conditions uncomfortable, that was until engineers found a new way to beat the heat.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know what type of food safety violations would get a restaurant shut down. Fox 31 spoke to the Dougherty County Environmental Health Department who says infractions that can cause food-borne illnesses warrant further action.