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Friday, August 10, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know what is required to set up a protest in Albany. Assistant City Manager Wes Smith says the City Manager's Office asks protesters to notify the Albany Police Department about five days before they plan to picket.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Updated with video; Friday afternoon gay, lesbian, and same-sex marriage supporters were at Chick-Fil-A standing up for equality.

Thursday, April 12, 2012  Updated with video; The legal debate continues with five tobacco companies fighting for control over their cigarette packaging.

Monday, February 06, 2012  The Georgia Supreme Court's unanimous ruling concludes the 1994 state law "restricts speech in violation of the free speech clauses" of the U.S. and Georgia constitutions.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011  Former nurse convicted of urging two people to commit suicide; judge rejected Free Speech defense.

Friday, January 28, 2011  A federal judge upheld Georgia's law banning guns in churches by dismissing a lawsuit Monday that claims the ban violates constitutional rights to freedom of religion and bearing arms.

Thursday, September 09, 2010  A Christian minister in Florida cancels plans to burn Qurans on Sept. 11, heeding outcry

Thursday, September 09, 2010  Gov. Charlie Crist said Wednesday he would closely monitor what happens Saturday at the Dove Outreach Center in Gainesville to try to ensure people are safe

Wednesday, September 08, 2010  White House, religious leaders pressure Florida minister not to burn Quran; he's still praying

Tuesday, August 25, 2009  City commissioners discussing whether or not they can regulate which performers come to the Civic Center.