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Monday, April 22, 2013  According to a press release issued by the Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner's office, fire investigators have determined that an early morning fire at the St. James Methodist Church in Bleckley County was intentionally set.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  The Dawson Drug Unit has been quite busy, with a third drug bust in two weeks, occurring Thursday morning.

Friday, February 22, 2013  According to information gathered by WFXL sister station KGBT, a man wanted for taking part in a Georgia cocaine distribution scheme was arrested in Brownsville, Texas.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  A man has been arrested by Albany police after a concerned citizen called 911 saw a him trying to break into a business.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Updated with video; Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff's Office made three arrests Wednesday morning at the Fairfax Motel when responding to a loud noise and drug activity complaint around 4:24 AM.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Updated with video; After raiding an apartment on Lane Street in Adel, Adel police officials say they have arrested 28-year-old Adam Jamar Robinson who was out on parole at the time of his arrest.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Updated with video; Around 11 PM Wednesday night, an Albany-Dougherty Drug Unit officer attempted to pull over a black Ford F-350 for having a license plate light out, leading to a short chase.

Monday, December 03, 2012  The Dawson Drug Unit has made an arrest after a man was selling marijuana from his home.

Monday, November 12, 2012  Camilia Police are reporting that 30-year-old Dontreal Williams was arrested during a routine traffic stop this past Saturday.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Two suspects were seen eyeing merchandise inside a local convenience store and could still face charges.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  A Sunday afternoon fire at the Leesburg Publix caused damage nearing $1000.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Updated with video; Officials with the Dougherty County Sheriff's Department are reminding firearm owners to take precaution to make sure their devices are secure in the home.

Friday, July 13, 2012  Updated with video; The Lee County Sheriff's Office has made a sizeable marijuana bust after a traffic stop Friday.

Friday, April 27, 2012  Updated with video; An Albany-area drug dealer gets over 20 years in jail time and supervision from a 2009 arrest.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Angry Afghans protest against disposal of Qurans at US air base, demand to meet with president