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Yesterday at 10:35 AM  A multi-jurisdictional drug bust has netted officers in Tift County $121,000 in cash.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  A Fitzgerald woman has been arrested for attempting to bring $1.3 million dollars of methamphetamine into the United States.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Albany police are investigating a break-in at Applejax Sports Bar and Lounge on East Broad that left the owners with a $1700 repair bill and missing cash.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Crop insurance claims total $16 billion after widespread U.S. drought; cost stirs debate in Congress

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  According to Dougherty County Sheriff's Office, Michael Fenton who works at Your Travel Connection on Dawson Road has scammed a couple who booked a cruise.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Albany has $107 million dollars in its pension fund.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Officials with the Cancer Coalition of South Georgia say that the RIDEforHOPE Spinning fundraiser raised $11,000 to benefit the orgianization.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  The Powerball jackpot has reached $150 million to a single annuity winner for Saturday’s drawing according to information sent by the Georgia Lottery.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Updated with video; Since repayment began the property manager said they have not been able to afford necessary maintenance.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Updated with video; MERCK donates $100,000 to build a brand new facility.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  For the third year in a row, Albany State University has received a $10,000 National Endowment for the Arts Grant through the Challenge America Fast Track Program allowing them to host Awadagin Pratt, a world-renowned pianist in February.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Eliminating the $1 bill could save taxpayers plenty over the next 30 years

Friday, November 30, 2012  The Kansas City businessman is giving away $100,000 this holiday season, and spent the day in New Jersey and New York giving away thousands.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  'Breaking Dawn - Part Two' sucks up $141 million for debut weekend of 'Twilight' finale

Friday, November 09, 2012  Updated with video; Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is saving the Dougherty County Jail a lot of money since taking over as the jail healthcare provider.