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45 minutes ago  The sales of previously owned homes have risen to the highest numbers officials have seen since 2009 according to the National Association of Realtors, which is a good sign for the economy.

1 hour, 22 minutes ago  100 schools in 16 counties across southwest Georgia are aiming to get kids healthy with a new initiative.

Today at 5:01 PM  According to the Moultrie Observer, law enforcement has a man in custody and charged for a murder committed on April 28th.

Today at 4:21 PM  Pediatric patients at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital enjoyed a special visit on Wednesday when the Princesses With A Purpose organization showed up.

Today at 2:23 PM  Officials with the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 25-year-old James Aultman for reportedly stealing more than $10,000 worth of jewelry from his former boss.

Today at 12:40 PM  For the past several days the Worth County Board of Commissioners have been tirelessly working on the 2013/14 budget.

Today at 12:38 PM 

Today at 12:37 PM  Officials with the Dougherty County Police Department say they responded to a call on April 15th regarding a car break-in on the east side of Albany.

Today at 10:45 AM  Updated with video; Albany city commissioners are looking into implementing a "dangerous dog" ordinance targeting pit bulls.

Today at 8:44 AM  Exactly how do desperate parents know when it's best to leave their children in a presumably safe place or race into the face of danger?

Today at 8:40 AM  Updated with video; Life on the farm for James Carter starts with two things, horses and hay, but something else sets him apart from other farmers.

Today at 8:40 AM  Updated with video; Albany commissioners have made a unanimous decision to allow the Economic Development Commission to create a  investment fund to bring in more business to the Albany-Dougherty County area.

Today at 8:31 AM  Groups with tax-exempt status must have educational, charitable, religious or other charitable purposes and cannot be involved in elections or engage in substantial lobbying activity.

Today at 8:19 AM  The 18-year-old cheerleader was also expelled from school because her girlfriend is 14.

Today at 8:00 AM  Tensions between libertarian-leaning and more mainstream Republicans were on vivid display Tuesday.