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Yesterday at 9:08 PM  One month ago the search committee for Dougherty County's new library director was narrowed down to six candidates, but since then officials say three to four of those have dropped out causing them to look over more possible candidates.

Yesterday at 7:38 PM  In the aftermath of a tornado that leveled off portions of Oklahoma, rescue crews from across the nation are lending their support.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County school board members will soon vote on whether or not to restructure the school system's transportation department.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Updated with video; Girls Inc. has put a twist on summer camp by offering a 10-week course for 6-18 year old girls that focuses on collegiate activities called Strong, Smart and Bold University.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Georgia's Department of Family and Children Services has released information about the number of deaths among children within their system.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Two Dougherty County Law officers were able to attend the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association 2013 Command Staff Training Conference after a grant helped make the event possible and remove budget barriers.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Updated with video; Students in the Drafting Technology program at Albany Technical College will present officials from The Parks at Chehaw expansion designs.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Updated with video; Americus city leaders turned to an event Friday afternoon to hear ideas set to move the city and county forward.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Updated with video; To culminate National Crime Victims' Rights Week, Albany community members participated in a vigil to remember the victims.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Positive Direction and the Southwest Georgia Project for Community Education has teamed up to educate students on the importance of agriculture.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The Wiregrass Board of Directors, faculty, and staff welcome Dr. Shawn Utley and his family to Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.

Monday, April 22, 2013  As the June 15th closure date for the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport’s air-traffic control tower nears, officials continued to explore their options of how to operate the tower during the Albany-Dougherty Aviation Commission meeting Monday evening.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day you wanted to know how to protect yourself and your family from food-borne illnesses.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  In FOX 31’s Facebook story of the day people wanted to know how the president's budget would affect public health and education in southwest Georgia.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The search committee for Dougherty County's new library director narrowed down the list of candidates from 21 to 6, and presented those people to the Library Board of Trustees on Tuesday evening.