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Sunday, May 19, 2013  Updated with video; Powerball players are rejoicing as the prize money continues to climb, currently sitting at $600 million dollars for Saturday's drawing.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  The Powerball rolled, and all of America let out a disappointed exhale as the winner was announced in Florida.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A jackpot of $475 million ranks as the second largest in Powerball history and third biggest overall.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Proponents of background checks for gun sales are exploring ballot options

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The Albany Fire Department says a warrant has been taken for 54-year-old James L. Ballard of Albany, regarding arson charges and his suspected involvement in the six fires at the Albany Heights apartment complex in March.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Ready, aim: Phillies' minor league club to debut 'urinal gaming system' at Pennsylvania ballpark

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Southwest Georgia has produced its fair share of lottery winners over the past few months, but that recent hot streak doesn't have everyone rushing to buy tickets for tonight’s $260 million power ball drawing.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Rape trial ended, Ohio city and storied football program remain under investigators' scrutiny

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Updated with video; Georgia Lottery players may have the luck of the Irish as the Powerball jackpot for Saturday’s drawing has leaped to an estimated $216 million to a single annuity winner.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Updated with video; Nancy Lopez and Ray Knight now have streets named in their honor.

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 27, 2013  Updated with video; A Deerfield-Windsor knight has signed a letter of commitment to become a Georgia bulldog.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Piercings and all, Rodman worms his way into North Korea in flamboyant bid for basketball diplomacy

Monday, February 25, 2013  Updated with video: Undeclared horse meat found in Swedish meat balls for Ikea stores in Czech Republic

Saturday, February 23, 2013  Albany Recreation and Parks and Liz Dennis from the Georgia Association of Blind Athletes joined forces Saturday morning to teach others about a game called “Goalball.”