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Friday, May 17, 2013  Updated with video; Officials say dog bites continue to be a serious health and safety issue across the nation.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Fire Investigators with Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens’ office say that they are investigating a Sunday evening house fire that claimed the lives of a Burke County couple.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Updated wtih video; Dixie, a five year old American Pit Bull is now dead at the hands of a Vienna police officer.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Updated with video; After going to more than 26 doctors to find answers and a diagnosis for 6-year-old Thomas Cooper, family members say they finally feel like they're getting somewhere after City of Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard signed a proclamation for his disorder on Tuesday afternoon.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Col. Davis signed the proclamation that urged members of the base to become aware of child abuse and support causes that are working to end it.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The sequestration has forced another Southwest Georgia entity to enforce strict budget cuts.

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

Monday, March 25, 2013  Crop insurance claims total $16 billion after widespread U.S. drought; cost stirs debate in Congress

Monday, February 11, 2013  A Baker County family had a scare Sunday night after a tree fell onto their home around 11:30 PM.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Updated with video; Trees and power lines around Albany led to a busy night for the Albany Fire Department.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Updated with video; Albany Fire officials responded to a fire on Harris Road in Albany that they believe started from a trash fire behind the home.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Updated with video; For the FOX 31 Facebook story of the day people wanted to know what does Georgia background checks reveal about a person.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Authorities say 17 people died in traffic crashes on Georgia roads during the Christmas holiday period.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Fire Department was called out to a fire in the Loblolly Estates Thursday afternoon.

Sunday, October 28, 2012  It's been a little over two months since the Stardust Carwash on Route 19 caught on fire and the rebuilding process has finally begun.