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Friday, May 03, 2013  Updated with video; After being denied a variance of a 1,000 foot ordinance to start a group home in an Albany community, owners of that home were back in front of the Albany Dougherty Planning Commission Thursday for reconsideration.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Rick Hoyt has run, biked and swum with his father in 1,092 races — including 252 triathlons, 70 marathons and 95 half-marathons — over the past 34 years, including a wartime race in El Salvador in which they had to be escorted by armed men.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  In beach-loving Brazil, the disabled defy even paralysis to ride the waves

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to lift a stay of execution in the case of a Georgia man whose attorneys claim he's mentally disabled.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Crippled cruise ship docks at Alabama port; passengers celebrate end of miserable Gulf odyssey

Thursday, February 14, 2013  After days stranded at sea aboard disabled Carnival ship, bus trip awaits weary passengers

Friday, January 25, 2013  Students with disabilities must be given a fair shot to play on a traditional sports team or have their own leagues, the Education Department says.

Sunday, November 11, 2012  Easter Seals held a gourmet picnic Sunday to raise money for disabled individuals and their care-givers.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Updated with video; Update: Fire official make arrest after fire is ruled arson.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Crisp County officials need your help finding a missing disabled man.

Friday, September 21, 2012  DAV is a non-profit organization that helps veterans and their families file benefit claims.

Saturday, July 14, 2012  Updated with video; The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles is set to hear from people seeking clemency for a death row inmate set to be executed next week.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Updated with video; 9 year old boy, with Cerebral Palsy, offered the opportunity to get back on the court.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Updated with video; 9 year old Khyree Wright, who suffers from Cerebral Palsy, is told his walker poses too much of a threat for him to play basketball.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  Updated with video; Flint River Habitat for Humanity looks to help local heroes.