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Monday, May 06, 2013  A Cook County man has been charged in the death of a Francis Lisa Hall, 33, and her 15-month-old daughter, Jersi Rayne Hall.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Pelham city schools were locked down Tuesday after a slight physical altercation took place between an elementary school teacher and principal.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Sheriff's deputies investigate neighbor's claim of battery, threats by Justin Bieber

Monday, February 18, 2013  The Georgia Supreme Court issued two rulings Monday morning for Dougherty County murder cases.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Updated with video; Lenall Rozell Frazier, 39 is wanted for three counts of Aggravated Assault, one count of Aggravated Battery, one count of Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime, and one count of Possession of a Firearm by a convicted felon.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County Police say they have arrested a man after making continual sexual advances on a woman Thursday after midnight.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  A Fitzgerald man who was tased by police is charged with two counts of felony obstruction and 1 count of battery after barricading himself inside his home Monday night.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Updated with video; APD needs help finding a man who threatened a crowd.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Albany police have made an arrest after a man was attacked Saturday afternoon.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Updated with video; A 38-year-old man dubbed as the “Pirate” has been captured after evading police and skipping out on his bond.

Monday, October 01, 2012  The Dougherty County Sheriff's Office has a warrant out for a Dougherty County School bus driver for battery.

Monday, September 10, 2012  An Albany juvenile probation officer is behind bars after severely burning his wife with curling a curling iron.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Updated with video; A man wanted on several charges--including child cruelty--was arrested Friday.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  Updated with video; If water levels continue to rise in Tift County, even more people could be negatively affected. Representatives with the American Red Cross say preparation may be the key to comfort.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Updated with video; The Douglas Police Department needs your help in finding two men that helped beat and shoot a man.