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Wednesday, March 20, 2013  According to Dougherty County Sheriff's Office, Michael Fenton who works at Your Travel Connection on Dawson Road has scammed a couple who booked a cruise.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  Updated with video; The Exchange Club of Albany continued a 50+ year tradition on Friday by naming an officer of the year from each of the surrounding local law enforcement agencies.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Police have made an arrest in connection with the fraudulent title pawn transactions that took place at the E-Z Pawn on South Slappy Boulevard.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  The Dougherty County Sheriff's Office needs the public help in finding a man that is a witness for a local trial.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Updated with video; "Horrid" living conditions has led an Albany woman to be charged and arrested for multiple counts of cruelty to children after Dougherty County Sheriff deputies served an eviction notice on January 9th.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Officials with the Dougherty County School System say that Robert Cross Middle School was put under Code Red Monday morning after and unidentified man entered the building.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Updated with video; A Dougherty County man has been arrested after child pornography was found in his possession.

Saturday, September 08, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Commission Finance Committee received a look at the budget for the Dougherty County Sheriff's Office and Jail.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Commission is still grappling with a way to spare the residents in the unincorporated areas from paying an additional two mills in property taxes next fiscal year.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know if local officers have guidelines on when they can use stun guns or tasers.

Friday, May 04, 2012  Updated with video; Cops will be at the Krispy Kreme doughnut shop this weekend, but they wont be there to eat.

Monday, April 23, 2012  Updated with video; Agencies from across Albany and Dougherty County come together to recognize Victim's Rights week.

Friday, February 24, 2012  Updated with video; Another suspect in the post-Christmas shooting at Paradise Village is arrested.

Monday, October 31, 2011  Updated with video; Dougherty County officials working to keep sexual predators away so that each child can enjoy their Halloween holiday.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  Instructors from across the state visit to help train the local SWAT team to enhance their skills.