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Yesterday at 10:32 PM  The 7th annual Nut Roll Century Bike Ride is holding a bike ride at Chehaw Parks to raise money for Chehaw’s Education Department.

Yesterday at 10:16 PM  This past weekend, an 11 foot alligator was found in the Flint River. Some people are asking, is it safe to get in the water?

Yesterday at 7:55 PM  Someone threw a brick through the front door of K&S Foods on Newton Road. They stole cigarettes and fled the scene.

Yesterday at 7:42 PM  Nine years after the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, many Americans still seem skeptical of the Islamic religion, particularly Pastor Terry Jones of the Dove World Outreach Center in Florida. Jones ignited a firestorm of debate this week when he announced plans to burn copies of the Koran to mark the 9-11 anniversary.

Yesterday at 5:57 PM  Two Albany parents say they haven't seen or heard from their daughter since Monday.

Yesterday at 5:57 PM   Police want to question Paul about an Aggravated Assault involving Terroristic threats and acts.

Yesterday at 5:12 PM  Leaders informed on how Albany could change the face of poverty in Georgia.

Yesterday at 5:06 PM  Public Works assures the public that trash will still be picked up.

Yesterday at 4:46 PM  The Dougherty County School System has gone through a lot of scrutiny lately, but there are still positive things going on in the system.

Yesterday at 2:27 PM  Phoebe already has a cafeteria, but officials say they wanted to give their employees more dining options.

Tuesday, September 07, 2010  Homeowners will be seeing an increase in their monthly trash pick-up. The Public Works Department is raising the household rate by $1.15.

Tuesday, September 07, 2010  Starting Tuesday and going through part of October, Georgia Power is lowering the water level at Lake Chehaw to approximately eight feet.

Tuesday, September 07, 2010  City Commissioners hear a proposal that could bring new competition to South Georgia.

Tuesday, September 07, 2010  Commissioners ask Public Works for help cleaning up illegal dump sites.

Tuesday, September 07, 2010  An Albany business owner has been arrested for allegedly selling stolen CD’s and DVD’s over the internet. The Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office says 48-year-old James Vanzant was running a fencing operation out of the Exchange on Dawson Road.