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Thursday, September 27, 2012  The 14 Public Health Districts in Southwest Georgia received bug spray and larvicide briquettes thanks to a grant from The Friends of Southwest Georgia Public Health.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Updated with video; Assistant City Manager Wes Smith spoke with the Citizen's Advisory Committee Wednesday in the proposed district lines.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  The city of Albany is now holding forums to inform the public of possible changes to their wards.

Friday, April 27, 2012  Updated with video; Thursday Georgia’s Secretary of State, Brian Kemp, made a visit to the Lee County Board of Elections to make sure they're on track.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Updated with video; The U.S. Department of Justice has granted approval for Dougherty County's newly-drawn political voting districts.

Monday, October 24, 2011  Already financially hurting school districts brace for more cuts ahead

Thursday, October 13, 2011  City officials will be available beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday to answer questions and gather concerns from the public about proposed new district lines.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  Remapping Congressional districts can mean revenge, more 'Godfather' than 'Federalist Papers'

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  The Dougherty County Commission reviewed a proposed map with new district lines Wednesday.

Friday, June 10, 2011  The Dougherty County Committee and the Dougherty County School Board held a meeting to organize their plans for redistricting the city.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  The Congressional Reapportionment Committee holds a public hearing in Albany to hear citizen's thoughts on redistricting for state House and Senate lines.

Friday, March 26, 2010  Albany police say that vehicle break-ins are a problem throughout the city but they’ve noted an increase in numbers out of their Central and West districts.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010  Two more Georgia school districts are suing the state over charter schools they don't want in their counties.

Thursday, November 05, 2009  The state has stepped in after elections in Baconton.

Thursday, August 27, 2009  Republicans oppose stimulus as billions of dollars flow to their districts