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Thursday, March 22, 2012  Updated with video; Albany 9-1-1 says they can trace phone numbers and locations of prank callers dialing the emergency line.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  311 has come a long way--going from answering 14 calls on their first day to now over 160 calls in a day.

Thursday, May 12, 2011  In a special report, FOX 31 spent an evening with emergency responders to see what life is really like on the job being on call 24 hours.

Thursday, February 10, 2011  The Lee County Commission is thinking of doing away with a $50 charge for folks who call for an ambulance, but refuse to be taken to the hospital.

Monday, January 10, 2011  The Albany Fire Department says a majority of the 63 calls they received during Monday's harsh winter weather were related to down power lines.

Sunday, April 11, 2010  The Albany 911 Center gave FOX 31 News a look at daily operations in honor of National Telecommunication Week. It's a week dedicated to 911 operators.