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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Updated with video; The National Transportation Safety Board made 19 recommendations Tuesday to combat the drunk driving problem in the United States.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Updated with video; For some teenagers, being served a six pack of beer may be a rite of passage, but for two teenagers working with the Albany-Dougherty Drug Unit in an underage alcohol sales bust, it's just one sale closer to preventing others from the dangers of underage drinking.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  The program is designed to discourage an intoxicaqted driver from getting behind the wheel. Anyone, AAA member or not, can call for a Tow to Go ride, May 4-5.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  11 out of 18 stores in Albany failed to decline selling alcohol to a minor during a compliance check on Friday, March 8th.

Monday, February 25, 2013  After several days of steady rainfall, there's concern for people with wells that have been covered by flood waters.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day you wanted to know why binge drinking is becoming a bigger problem for women.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Drinking and driving and discharging your gun into the air are the top two acts that will cause you to start 2013 in a jail cell.

Saturday, December 29, 2012  Updated with video; Although there were two blood drives on Saturday, the Albany Red Cross is still trying to keep up their supply as the new year, a common traveling day, approaches.

Friday, October 26, 2012  People cannot live without water and since one of Albany’s nicknames is the artesian city, referencing water wells. In a special report, FOX 31's Melanie Kendall takes a look at 'What's in the Water'.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  Updated with video; If water levels continue to rise in Tift County, even more people could be negatively affected. Representatives with the American Red Cross say preparation may be the key to comfort.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Updated with video; The task of patrolling the water ways is left to the Department of Natural Resources, law enforcement officers.

Sunday, July 01, 2012  Updated with video; Summer means swimming pools, shorts, and for many, a gym membership. With temperatures well into the 90's and even hitting triple-digits, there are precautions everyone should take when exercising.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  Updated with video; Many say kidney problems are abundant in the south--and doctors have their theories as to why.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  Updated with video; A new fad among teenagers is landing them in the emergency room.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  The Judicial Qualifications Commission says Judge Rucker Smith was reprimanded and pled guilty to a reduced charge.