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Thursday, May 02, 2013  Updated with video; Phoebe not the only ones holding meetings today, the Ben Hill County Commission met for a workshop analyzing the counties overall fire safety.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Thursday night was the fourth of several meetings taking place throughout the next month regarding the Dougherty County school closings.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Help wanted: Airspace and business smarts to become 1 of 6 federal sites for drone testing

Saturday, March 16, 2013  Updated with video; If a new proposal goes through, people who fly may not have anywhere to smoke at the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Updated with video; Warwick city leaders held a public hearing Tuesday night to hear what the community had to say about a grant they plan to apply for.

Monday, February 18, 2013  As Sylvester leaders come to the end of one project, they're using Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funds to start another.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Updated with video; It was standing room only as the Dougherty County School Board held the first of two public hearings regarding the possible closure of schools.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Updated with video; The Lee County Board of Education met this morning with Representative Ed Rynders to discuss concerns they have for the new year.

Monday, December 03, 2012  After years of planning, Lee County has put into motion the process of trying to ease traffic at the intersection of Route 19 and Highway 32.

Monday, November 12, 2012  The Dougherty County Board of Commissioners met Monday and discussed several issues including a homeless woman camping out near Newton Road.

Monday, October 15, 2012  Folks who live on Old Pretoria Road are concerned about the potential rezoning of some of land around them to accommodate a pecan orchard.

Monday, September 17, 2012  About 20 employees with the Dougherty County Public Works came to the commission meeting to express their dislike of the rise in healthcare costs.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Tenants at a local apartment complex feel their water issues are being ignored by landlords.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Updated with video; With the school year right around the corner, how can you keep your children safe from bacteria and germs?

Friday, July 06, 2012  Updated with video; Triple digit temperatures will continue throughout the summer and into the fall.