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Thursday, May 02, 2013  Friendship with bomb suspect, complex chain of events leads to 3 being charged

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The Best Friends Humane Society animal shelter in Worth County is currently filled to capacity with dogs, cats, and even a pig waiting to be adopted.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Officials with the Lee County Animal Shelter say around 7:00 p.m. Monday night, three puppies were dropped off outside of their gate.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Updated with video; The Youth Advisory Board of the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church of Broad Avenue held their annual African American Black History Program on Wednesday evening.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Updated with video; When you hear the words fake eyelashes, spray tans and hair pieces what comes to mind? Most likely, not a child, but in the world of glitz pageants, they are a necessity.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Faith-based organizations around Southwest Georgia have received mini-grants to help in the "Prevention Strategies That Work" campaign to help those they serve make healthier choices.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Updated with video; The Worth County Board of Commissioners met Thursday morning to announce their decision regarding the contract length for Best Friends Humane Society.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Updated with video; Once again, supporters of the Best Friends Humane Society in Worth County had to leave a commission meeting with no answers on the fate of their contract.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Most people consider their animals to be part of their family, and at Chehaw Wild Animal park, it's no different; which is why staff says they take many steps into the process of laying one of their beloved animals to rest when it passes away.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  The Worth County board of commissioners are holding the first meeting for 2013.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Updated with video; Strive 2 Thrive held a graduation ceremony Thursday night at Friendship Baptist Church for participates who’ve completed a 16 week upward mobility course called 'Get Ahead in a Just Getting by World'.

Friday, November 23, 2012  "Feed the homeless" was joint effort between several small business owners, non- profit organizations, public servants, and concerned citizens.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Updated with video; In a special report, find out how we can reduce the number of dogs put down each year.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  The 14 Public Health Districts in Southwest Georgia received bug spray and larvicide briquettes thanks to a grant from The Friends of Southwest Georgia Public Health.

Saturday, September 22, 2012  Updated with video; Family and friends gathered in front of the main public library on Pine Avenue to release balloons in honor of Ashley Moore.