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Monday, April 22, 2013  Benham talked about decreasing the financial strain the Department of Corrections is putting on tax payers.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Updated with video; The Georgia Supreme Court has announced that Warren Lee Hill will have a hearing before the Georgia Supreme Court over the decision to change the drugs used for his execution.

Monday, September 17, 2012  After a suspected thief removes the door frame from the downtown Albany Artpark, officials with the Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority have to come out of the pocket to pay for their loss.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  The Georgia Department of Corrections along with the US Department of Defense and National Guard will will host several state law enforcement agencies for a military personnel job fair.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  York corrections officials say John Lennon's killer has been denied release from prison in his seventh appearance before a parole board.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Updated with video; The Turner Pre-Release Center in Sycamore Georgia has officially become a Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Center.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Updated with video; A man convicted of murdering his girlfriend and cellmate has been scheduled to die for his crimes.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  At least nine employers will be out looking to fill dozens of vacant positions Thursday

Tuesday, January 04, 2011  City Commissioners discuss the future location of an alternative jail.

Sunday, November 28, 2010  An inmate in the Georgia prison system who had his legs crushed while working on trash collection detail in Columbus has filed a federal lawsuit.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010  City Commissioners are considering funding an alternative jail to help our judicial system.

Friday, August 20, 2010  Authorities have targeted dozens of sex offenders suspected of failing to comply with Georgia's strict registration laws.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010  Laws on texting and driving, guns, and more are changing soon.

Monday, November 16, 2009  Wisconsin releases video showing guard tossing grenade in inmate's cell, settling AP lawsuit