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Yesterday at 11:05 AM  UPDATE: The Dougherty County District Attorney Greg Edwards spoke to the media Wednesday in reference to Sheryl Phillips' arrest.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County District Attorney Greg Edwards says that Tracey Smith has been found guilty during the retrial of a felony murder charge for the 2011 beating death of Jerome Walden.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has announced the arrest of a former Shutters Plus/Kitchens Design employee.

Monday, April 01, 2013  The union leader of the, "United Paper Workers International Union," was recently indicted on charges of embezzling union funds over a six year span.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Updated with video; Officials say identity fraud is one of the fastest growing crimes in the country.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Updated with video; After serving several years behind bars, a man has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in connection to the death of LaSheldon Stanford.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Updated with video; 38-year-old Angelo Bolden faces up to 21 years in jail after a law change that began in the beginning of the year required his wife to testify against him in court.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Updated with video; Judge Willie Lockett is taking action against people who didn't show up for jury duty.

Monday, January 07, 2013  A man suspected in the shooting death of P & P Garden and Hardware store owner Walter Phelps is set to go before a judge today.

Monday, December 10, 2012  The Dougherty County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee met with District Attorney Greg Edwards to talk about his office's budget on Monday morning.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Updated with video; A man charged in 2011 armed robbery has been convicted for his crimes.

Sunday, November 04, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department hosted "The Turkey Bowl 2012" Saturday afternoon at Bowl-A-Rama.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know if Georgia residents need a permit to carry a taser.

Sunday, September 23, 2012  UPDATE: The District Attorney’s Office has opened a child death investigation after 1-year-old Seanielle Washington overdosed on prescription drugs early Sunday morning.

Saturday, September 01, 2012  Updated with video; Officials from multiple police agencies, Dougherty County District Attorney's Office, and the Dougherty County School System held a joint press conference Friday morning to address gang violence.