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Friday, May 10, 2013  Ex-relatives of Ohio man in kidnapping case say he terrorized family; bail set at $8 million for him

Friday, May 03, 2013  Updated with video; After being denied a variance of a 1,000 foot ordinance to start a group home in an Albany community, owners of that home were back in front of the Albany Dougherty Planning Commission Thursday for reconsideration.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Planning Commission voted on a variance that would allow a personal care home to be placed only footsteps away from another.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany City Commission has denied a request to lift a moratorium on residential group homes during a Tuesday morning meeting.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Updated with video; After raiding an apartment on Lane Street in Adel, Adel police officials say they have arrested 28-year-old Adam Jamar Robinson who was out on parole at the time of his arrest.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  With a yearend deadline looming before the economy goes over the so-called fiscal cliff, President Barack Obama is cutting short his traditional Christmas holiday in Hawaii.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  A grand jury has indicted Steven Edward Mathis,19, on charges of vehicular homicide and reckless driving in connection to the death of Taylor Bailey.

Friday, July 06, 2012  Updated with video; Teen in jail after death of Taylor Bailey.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Updated with video; A Sylvester City Council Member and Jailer are seeing a different side of the judicial system Tuesday, after they were arrested for stealing an inmate's personal information.

Friday, June 15, 2012  Updated with video; Albany State University freshman spent Thursday getting oriented to their new school and new scenery.

Sunday, June 03, 2012  Updated with video; Dozens of motorcycles revved their engines before taking off on a ride to honor the life of Taylor Bailey, who was killed after falling off the trunk of a moving car, and teach others about the safety involving vehicles.

Monday, May 21, 2012  Updated with video; After trying to apprehend a 19-year-old male for breaking the terms of his bond, two bail bondsmen are now asking for bond.

Monday, April 23, 2012  Neighborhood watch shooter George Zimmerman released from jail on $150,000 bond in Trayvon Martin case

Friday, April 20, 2012  Updated with video; Lee County teen in Macon hospital.

Friday, April 20, 2012  Judge sets bail at $150K for George Zimmerman, who is charged in Trayvon Martin's death