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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.

Friday, May 17, 2013  UPDATE: The Dougherty County District Attorney Greg Edwards spoke to the media Wednesday in reference to Sheryl Phillips' arrest.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  So far this year the Dougherty County Probate court appears to be in good shape.

Monday, May 06, 2013  In information released by the Supreme Court of Georgia, the court has accepted a petition for voluntary discipline and has ordered a review panel for Albany attorney Johnnie Mae Graham.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Updated with video; In honor of Law Day, local lawyers met on the steps of the Dougherty County Courthouse Wednesday afternoon to renew their oaths.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  A Nashville, GA police officer is appealing his conviction and prison sentence for soliciting sex from a 17-year-old boy and violating his oath of office, arguing that Georgia’s solicitation of sodomy statute is unconstitutional and no crime was committed.

Monday, April 29, 2013  The Albany Police Department needs your help finding 29-year-old LaReginald Jones.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  According to Sgt. Dorminey McCrae with the Tifton Police Department, an 18-year old Tift County female and a 16-year-old Berrien County female were arrested in connection to a Dairy Queen robbery.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  A federal appeals court that halted the execution of a Georgia man has lifted its stay, clearing the way for a new execution date.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was charged as a civilian and will be tried in federal court for conspiring to use a weapon of mass destruction against persons and property resulting in death.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The Supreme Court of Georgia has announced that they have upheld the murder conviction and sentence for 59-year-old John Dodson Jr.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Michigan judge holds self in contempt, pays $25 fine after his smartphone disrupts hearing

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Updated with video; Florida was dealt another setback last week as teh 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a decision to temporarily freeze drug testing for welfare recipients.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Updated with video; Thursday evening, officers responded to a call for an armed robbery at 2319 Katy Court.

Sunday, March 31, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County Police confirm that a child was struck by a car by on Charles Court.