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Monday, June 17, 2013  In an effort to show support for a hospital that had a similar fate of its own, Employees of Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus recently reached out to employees of Moore Medical Center in Moore, Oklahoma.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Updated with video; On Friday students in the Performing Arts Camp participated in a recital at Radium Middle School.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  While some may think with the growing use of hands-free technology like Bluetooth headsets there are less distracted drivers on the road, a study performed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says otherwise.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation starting a program called "Hiring Our Heroes," that they brought to Albany Wednesday morning.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Hands-free technologies might make it easier for motorists to text, talk on the phone, or even use Facebook while they drive, but new findings from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety show dangerous mental distractions exist even when drivers keep their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road.

Monday, June 10, 2013  According to the Moultrie Observer a shoplifting suspect was arrested Thursday after being found in a dumpster.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  Officials with the Miller County Sheriff's Office have confirmed that long-time Sheriff, H.E. Glass was found dead earlier this morning behind his home.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Authorities are investigating the death of a woman found near a trailer park in Douglas.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  Updated with video; Officials have charged a Worth County man in connection to the 'puppy mill' that was discovered Thursday.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Lauren Ray, director of Phoebe Foundation, and Mandy Lanier, child life specialist at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, received a check Thursday for more than $4,000 from Lee Durham Attorneys at Law.

Friday, May 31, 2013  10-year-old boy finds $10,000 in Kansas City hotel room, turns money over to police

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Since most employers of skilled trades require applicants to own the basic tools they would use on the job, funds included in the Bank of America grant will be used to provide a competitive opportunity for graduating students to be more marketable/employable than they might otherwise be without these tools.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Updated with video; Flint River Habitat for Humanity has received a $3,000 check to put towards building two new homes.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  An investigation is underway after a Miller County couple is found dead in their home.