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Today at 11:48 AM  Albany-Dougherty Drug Unit officers have arrested two men and are looking for a third after a Tuesday afternoon search warrant led to officers finding marijuana.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Valdosta Waffle House employee Anthony Hodge Jr. is savoring a juicy prize from the Georgia Lottery after winning $100,000 playing an instant game.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Updated with video; Albany Technical College officially signed two Pathways Program agreements with Valdosta State University on Tuesday that will allow students to smoothly transition between the two institutions to obtain a bachelor’s degree.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Albany Technical College is leading the state in technical college graduates but President Dr. Anthony Parker says the current graduation rate isn't high enough.

Friday, April 19, 2013  The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has activated Levi's Call, Georgia's Amber Alert in reference to missing 3-year-old Anthony Vazquez, who is believed to be in extreme danger.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Updated with video; Dozens of people gathered at the Porterfield United Methodist Church for a Relay for Life survivor dinner on Friday.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Updated with video; Albany community leaders were invited to Albany Technical College on Wednesday as part of the college's Achieving the Dream Initiative.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Albany Technical College has received a $2,500 grant from State Farm that will help young drivers stay safe on the road.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Updated with video; Albany Technical College held a press conference Thursday morning to officially announce the start of their new Registered Nurse (RN) associate degree program.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Anthony Pittman told Albany police officers Wednesday evening that he was approached by an unknown black male wearing blue jeans, a white shirt and a black jacket while at a stop sign at the corner of Mercer Avenue and Davis Street.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  According to the Albany Police Department, a shooter has opened fire in the 200 block of Cordele Road and one person has been transported to the hospital.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  A man has been indicted by a Fulton County Grand Jury for criminal attempt to commit theft by taking.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia has recognized Albany Technical College for being one of three finalists for the board’s Perdue Award for the Technical College of the Year for 2012.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Updated with video; Albany Technical College has received a boost to it's scholarship fund courtesy of a donation from American Protein.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Updated with video; A Lee County man has been found guilty of malice murder in connection to the shooting death of his wife.