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Monday, May 13, 2013  James Holmes asking judge to change plea to insanity

Friday, May 10, 2013  Why does one hospital charge 40 times more than another? New data underscore cost mysteries

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  In an email released Tuesday afternoon by Albany Recreation and Parks Director Suzanne Davis, the fireworks are back on for Albany.

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.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Lake Park Elementary School fifth grade student Anna Downs was presented the Young Citizenship Award from the Exchange Club of Albany during their Friday afternoon meeting.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Updated with video; Radium Springs Middle Magnet School held the fifth parent meeting/open house tonight of several going on throughout the next month concerning the students transferring from schools that are closing.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Updated with video; Americus city leaders turned to an event Friday afternoon to hear ideas set to move the city and county forward.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Updated with video; Albany Transit set up shop at the Albany Transportation Center on Friday to bring four different route change proposals to the people who it would affect.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Updated with video; April is known as "Child Abuse Prevention" month and the Exchange Club of Albany was out spreading the word Saturday.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Tifton drivers are seeing a recent change to their roadways.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Four contestants vied for the prize as the Exchange Club of Albany held their annual speech contest Monday morning at the fairgrounds.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The Dougherty County School Transportation Committee met Monday morning to review potential changes to the school's transportation system.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  The Albany Club and the Federated Garden Clubs of Albany teamed up Saturday to hold their annual Free Plant Exchange event.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Terrell County High School approached their principle about bringing an abstinence program to the school, with the help of "Quest for Change" their wish was granted.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Change happens and in efforts to keep up with the times Tifton Gazette and Moultrie Observer have announced they will no longer publishing a Saturday addition.