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14 minutes ago  Updated with video; After a 40-hour work week most Americans come home, kick off their shoes and relax. However it isn't long before their putting on those high heels and tightening up that tie to head back to the daily grind.

1 hour, 53 minutes ago  The Power-Ball rolled, and all of America let out a disappointed exhale as the winner was announced in Florida.

Yesterday at 8:25 PM  Thomasville Police are currently investigating an armed robbery that took place late Friday.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Charlie Tyler III pled guilty Tuesday to child molestation charges in Worth County.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Updated with video; Officials with the 'American Red Cross' advise Albany residents to be prepared when disaster strikes.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Updated with video; Albany Police are reporting that two male suspects ran into the Save-Rite Petro Station, at 427 South Westover Boulevard at around 9:30 PM Friday night .

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Updated with video; "Farm to School," held their first meeting tonight at Turner Elementary, connecting parents with the new program and what it can do for the children of Dougherty County.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Updated with video; With Dougherty County releasing their testing scores for 2011-2012, many parents are concerned that the low numbers mean poor teaching inside the system. However that may not be entirely true.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  Updated with video; Several locals here in Albany are taking a stand against a neurological condition, you may or may not have heard of.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Updated with video; Phoebe not the only ones holding meetings today, the Ben Hill County Commission met for a workshop analyzing the counties overall fire safety.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  For the second straight day a Dougherty County School System teacher has been suspended without pay.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Dougherty County Interim Superintendent, David Mosely, confirmed Tuesday that Westover science teacher, Bryan Haas, has been suspended for 7-days without pay.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Albany Technical College and State Farm celebrated 10-students Monday that were awarded a scholorship for Driver's Education classes.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  "Operation Pill Drop," was held on Saturday, with both Lee and Dougherty county seeing great numbers from local citizens.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany-Dougherty NAACP held a "Stop the Violence" program Friday where community leaders called on residence to help put an end to violence.