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Tuesday, June 18, 2013  During jury selection at George Zimmerman's trial for shooting Trayvon Martin, which is continuing for a seventh day Tuesday, Circuit Judge Debra Nelson has been listening to testimony from voice recognition experts.

Monday, June 17, 2013  21-year-old Albany State University student Delvon Lewis has been named a 2013 winner of the Jerry Bartow Scholarship.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Jury selection begins Monday in the Orlando suburb of Sanford, Fla., the scene of massive protests.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  Updated with video; Runners got the chance to see the beautiful scenery at The Georgia Veteran’s State Park.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Five state parks are being turned over to a private company out of Florida, including the Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park and Lake Blackshear Resort in Cordele.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Does evidence that Trayvon Martin used marijuana have any relevance to George Zimmerman's trial for shooting and killing the unarmed teen?

Monday, May 13, 2013  Updated with video; Women in our community are taking advantage of gun safety and self defense courses.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Georgia State Parks are in the process of unifying the management of their lodge parks across the state, including Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park in Cordele.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  Updated with video; Leaders throughout the state met in Albany on Friday for their first lesson during the three-day Georgia Conference of Black Mayors which focused on economic development and job creation.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Updated with video; While motorcycle fatalities rose by nine percent in 2012 nationwide, in Georgia the number of fatalities actually saw a decline.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A Mississippi man arrested for mailing suspected ricin to leaders; claimed conspiracy to sell body parts

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  FBI appeals to public for help solving Boston Marathon bombings; over 2,000 tips received

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Two Department of Agriculture officials have resigned after having a little too much fun at an agency training session at Lake Blackshear Resort.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Updated with video; Saturday marked the 27th annual Arts in Black Festival in Tifton.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Georgia Agriculture Commissioner, Gary W. Black, announced Tuesday that the official “Shipping Date” for the Vidalia onion season is April 15th.