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Yesterday at 1:45 PM  A Fitzgerald juvenile is back in custody after leading police on a man hunt.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Updated with video; Drivers are soon going to see a big change on one of Leesburg's busiest roads as construction begins this week on Starksville Avenue to ease traffic while making it more aesthetically pleasing.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  ProBuild in Lee County held a ribbon cutting Thursday morning for their new showroom.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Smallcakes had it's grand opening Wednesday and a swarm of people wanted to have their cake and eat it too!

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation starting a program called "Hiring Our Heroes," that they brought to Albany Wednesday morning.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The Georgia DOT has been notified by Norfolk Southern Railroad of the need to schedule a detour on State Route 520 BUS/Slappey Blvd.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County Police are asking for your help identifying a woman who stole hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from a convenience store.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Updated with video; Officials gave the first glimpse of the pot they seized during what they call the biggest drug raid in South Georgia during a press conference in Tifton on Thursday.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  For the month of May, Bush Animal Clinic has sponsored Megan’s House, an organization that’s a respite home for children ages up to age 17 who have developmental disabilities or are medically fragile.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Updated with video; Local contractors now have the city of Albany’s word that they will receive local preference over outside businesses.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Worth County officials have released the full list of individuals arrested in Tuesday evening's drug bust where they seized nearly $800,000 worth of pot.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Thanks to the Dawson Police Department's tag readers, a man wanted for the last year by the United States Marshals Service has been caught.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Updated with video; In Wednesday’s Dougherty County School System Transportation Committee meeting, officials discussed a survey where that monitored the number of people who illegally pass school buses when the stop arm is down.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  The Dawson Police Department executed a search warrant at 451 Stonewall St SE Wednesday morning around 6AM.

Monday, May 20, 2013  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts