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Tuesday, June 18, 2013  Officials are investigating after a 6-month-old baby dies while in the custody of a babysitter.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Dougherty County Coroner Michael Fowler is doing his part in educating his future predecessors.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Carla Hawkins with the Multicultural Donation Education Program and Dougherty County Coroner Michael Fowler teamed up to host an event Thursday afternoon to raise awareness of organ donation.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department held a graduation ceremony Tuesday evening for the 27th Citizen's Academy.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Updated with video; 5-months after winning the July primary, Michael Fowler was sworn in as Dougherty County Coroner.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Updated with video; Investigators are still looking into the death of a 44-year-old woman whose body was found in a trailer home on Clarke Avenue.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  EMS and the Albany Police Department are on the scene.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  Updated with video; An early morning wreck on Stuart Avenue involved the Dougherty County coroner, but everyone walked away ok.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Newly elected representatives, Dr. Lane Price and Michael Fowler, reflect on their campaign and look foward to the future.

Sunday, July 29, 2012  Updated with video; If you didn't participate in early voting, you're time has come.

Friday, July 20, 2012  Another person running for office is dealing with damaged election signs.

Sunday, July 01, 2012  Updated with video; Candidates for the July 31st primary spoke about their platforms and why they deserve your vote.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Updated with video; One of Dougherty County’s 2012 coroner candidates has set up shop in Albany.

Monday, May 28, 2012  Updated with video; Several influential women in our community were honored Sunday afternoon during a Deborah Women Call Conference at the Center of Refuge Worship Center.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Investigators with the Albany Police Department say they have identified a man whose body was found in a wooded area off West Town Road.