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Today at 7:31 PM  Dougherty County Police - asking for your help in locating a suspect in a theft by deception case. Police say 43-year-old Michael Murray attempted to buy a welding machine with a bad check.

Today at 6:46 PM  Arizona governor says she was wrong about her beheadings claim disputed by rival during debate

Today at 6:36 PM  Hurricane Earl didn’t travel toward the Florida Panhandle, but 16 years ago, remnants of Tropical Storm Alberto stalled over Georgia, causing a massive flood in the southwest area of the state. This brings up the question of flood insurance: Do you need it?

Today at 6:05 PM  Eager to jumpstart the economy ahead of crucial midterm elections, President Barack Obama said Friday he intends to unveil a new package of proposals, likely including tax cuts and targeted spending, to spark job growth.

Today at 5:43 PM  A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early Saturday and caused widespread damage, but there were just two reports of serious injuries.

Today at 5:04 PM  First Sergeant Sarah Ray was welcomed at Southwest Regional Airport by friends, family, and fellow Marines on Friday. Ray had been in Afghanistan helping to train the Afghan Army.

Today at 4:43 PM  Folks at the Marine Corps Logistics Base work hard to make sure everyone and everything on base is safe and secure.

Today at 4:24 PM  Dr. Joshua Murfree led the students of Albany Middle School in the Reading Pledge as part of the 25 Book Kickoff on Friday. This year’s theme is ‘No Clowning – Just Read.’

Today at 3:46 PM  Thousands of people will be hitting the road for the holiday weekend and law enforcement officials are reminding drivers to stay safe.

Today at 10:56 AM  Saturday is opening day for dove season, and rangers with the Georgia Department of National Resources are making sure it’s a fun and safe day

Today at 9:36 AM  Unlike the blast that led to the massive BP spill, the latest oil platform fire in the Gulf of Mexico killed no one and sent no crude gushing into the water.

Today at 9:25 AM  Private employers hired more workers over the past three month than first thought, lifting hopes for the weak economy. But the unemployment rate rose in August for the first time in four months.

Today at 9:10 AM  UPDATED with video. Residents and officials of North Carolina's barrier islands were waiting for daybreak to see how much damage the storm's winds and waves had left behind.

Today at 9:09 AM  Don't worry if you see a Klingon strolling down the street with a mummy this weekend in Atlanta.

Today at 6:35 AM  Four teens had their cross-dressing cell phone stealing spree down to a science, allowing them to get away with swiping $9,500 worth of mobile phones in metro Atlanta and Alabama.