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Yesterday at 8:23 AM  During jury selection at George Zimmerman's trial for shooting Trayvon Martin, which is continuing for a seventh day Tuesday, Circuit Judge Debra Nelson has been listening to testimony from voice recognition experts.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Vote for the Cat: Kitten vies for mayor of Mexican city, promising to sleep most of the day

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The Garden at Radium Springs in Albany has been chosen by Monarchs Across Georgia as the Outstanding Pollinator Habitat of the year. The award was presented to Doughtery County Chairman Jeff Sinyard and Doughtery County Commissioners.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Al J. Hurley, a former county commissioner in Sumter County, Ga., was sentenced today to 36 months in prison stemming from his acceptance of illicit payments in exchange for his official efforts to secure government contracts for a private contractor.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Are you unemployed or underemployed? Are you able to make your mortgage payment, but got behind while you were unemployed? If so, please don’t miss this very important meeting on HomeSafeGeorgia.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Jury selection begins Monday in the Orlando suburb of Sanford, Fla., the scene of massive protests.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; Students donned caps and gowns Friday evening as they celebrated their graduation from Albany Technical College.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Officials with the Georgia Lottery say that a south Georgia chicken factory worker is dancing after winning winning a $500,000 top prize from the new Georgia Lottery instant game Lucky Bucks.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Updated with video; On Wednesday, Dougherty County School System Police held an active shooter training on the campus of Albany High School.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Capt. Jerald Ferguson was promoted to the rank of Major in the United States Army after proving to superiors the potential to serve as a field grade officer.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Starting next fall, Tift County High School will be under the supervision of a new principal.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Does evidence that Trayvon Martin used marijuana have any relevance to George Zimmerman's trial for shooting and killing the unarmed teen?

Monday, May 27, 2013  With technology constantly evolving, local officials are reminding parents to teach their children how to get help if they ever need it.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Turner County Sheriff's deputies responded to a residence off of Coverdale Highway for a call of a juvenile being abused around 6 PM Saturday.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Updated with video; Contraband. Often times the  word brings images of shanks, razor blades and riots. And although those are encompassed in the word, officials with the dougherty county jail say it can include a lot more.