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Yesterday at 8:30 AM  President Barack Obama vigorously defended the surveillance programs in a lengthy interview Monday, calling them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Study: Media coverage has more pro than con views on same-sex marriage as court took arguments

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Updated with video; Friday students in the Dougherty County's CTAE Homeland Security and Law & Justice program presented a mock trial.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; The White House announced they have a court order which allows the government to secretly collect millions U.S. citizens' telephone records, a critical tool they say help fight securoty threats.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  A British newspaper reported that the administration was collecting telephone records of millions of US citizens who were Verizon customers.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Court allows girls of all ages to buy generic morning-after pill while government appeals

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Updated with video; Darton State College’s Department of Continuing Education held a Women's Forum Wednesday morning.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for mobile devices and services, AT&T* has announced the activation of a cell site in Moultrie that is expected to enhance network coverage for the area

Monday, June 03, 2013  The Georgia Supreme Court also upheld two murder convictions coming out of Dougherty County.

Monday, June 03, 2013  The Supreme Court of Georgia has ruled in favor of Baker County Sheriff Dana Meade by reversing a superior court ruling that found enough irregularities in his runoff election that it declared the election invalid and ordered a new election.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  On June 4th, the Georgia Supreme Court will hear the case between Turner County and three cities over the distribution of Local Option Sales Taxes.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany-Dougherty Metro SWAT team along with the U.S. Marshals are using the Federal Courthouse Wednesday morning for training purposes.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Man accused of killing British soldier in London appears in court; can't stand due to injuries

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Lawyers for a Georgia death row inmate are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to step in to prevent the execution of their client, who they say is mentally disabled.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Updated with video; A judge has reversed the ruling by the city of Albany to deny Gilbert Udoto an Alcohol license for his business.