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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Al J. Hurley, a former county commissioner in Sumter County, Ga., was sentenced today to 36 months in prison stemming from his acceptance of illicit payments in exchange for his official efforts to secure government contracts for a private contractor.

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

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; Major General Charles Hudson is on his way to Okinawa, Japan after relinquishing his duties at Albany’s Marine Corps Logistics Base.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Updated with video; Albany Technical College held their Spring Honors Day program Tuesday morning.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  For the first time, the Rotary Club of Albany has awarded college students for their excellence in school.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Albany Technical College held their first ever Memorial Day service Thursday morning.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Updated with video; The Baker County Community Council met with Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens about questionable activities within the Baker County School System.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Mission MCLB: One-on-one with the Commanding Officer at Parris Island

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Thomasville Police are currently investigating an armed robbery that took place late Friday.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Updated with video; Dollar General will be hosting a career fair Saturday from 10-2pm.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party; government watchdog blames lax management

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Updated with video; Mission MCLB: The last lap before graduation.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Attorney General Sam Olens announced Wednesday via press release that an 18 month prosecution of an extensive tobacco trafficking ring spanning several counties has concluded with the prosecution resulting in the collection of more than $1.3 million in unpaid tobacco taxes and the sentencing of 49 defendants.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  North Korea vows to restart nuke facilities in latest escalation on already tense peninsula

Thursday, March 21, 2013  More than two dozen foreign consuls have been touring Southwest Georgia, including a stop in Albany.