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Saturday, May 18, 2013  Updated with video; The temperature is rising, schools are out and summer is here, but before you hit the road for a little R&R, there are a few things you should do to your car to make sure you get there safely.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Updated with video; For some teenagers, being served a six pack of beer may be a rite of passage, but for two teenagers working with the Albany-Dougherty Drug Unit in an underage alcohol sales bust, it's just one sale closer to preventing others from the dangers of underage drinking.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Lowndes County Sheriff's Office and the Secret Service have recovered over $100,000 in United States Treasury checks after a vehicles is pulled over for a window tint violation.

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

Friday, April 12, 2013  Gun bill clears first Senate hurdle, debate on background checks starts Tuesday

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  President Obama's gun control proposals have run into resistance on Capitol Hill, leaving their fate in doubt.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  In Colorado, Obama will press Congress to pass gun measures, place focus on background checks

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Georgia Power handed off a $3,000 dollar check today at Kinchafoonee Primary School in Lee County.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Senate leader Reid says Democrats' gun bill will seek expanded background checks for buyers

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Simon & Garfunkel song among 25 recordings chosen for preservation at Library of Congress

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  When Colorado's Democratic governor made known that he plans to ratchet back gun rights Wednesday by signing two limits into law, Republicans and gun-rights supporters gasped.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Senate panel ready to OK Dems' bill on gun background checks, fate in full Senate less sure

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County Police need your help finding out what happened to checks and money orders that disappeared at Westover Place Apartments.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Patients leaving Phoebe Putney can expect a little extra follow-up care when leaving the hospital.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Updated with video; A 23-year-old woman has been arrested after attacking a woman at a drive through with a knife.