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Monday, February 25, 2013  According to AAA, drivers are paying more for a gallon of gas than they ever have for the month of February with the national average sitting at $3.63.

Monday, February 25, 2013 

Monday, February 11, 2013  AAA says that snow storms in the Northeast, increased  growth in China, refinery maintenance, and switching to the summer fuel blend have kept upward pressure on fuel prices, leading to more pain for your wallet at the pump.

Monday, January 21, 2013  AAA predicted a retreat of gas prices at the pump and their forecast is coming true.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  Updated with video; Folks around the Albany community gathered at the State Theatre downtown Saturday to raise money for a local woman battling breast cancer.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Updated with video; Students at Robert Cross Middle School have been working on projects for their social studies class for quite a few months, and their hard work is finally paying off.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Updated with video; The youth ministry at River Road Church of Christ will be partaking in a 30 hour famine, from Thursday to Friday night.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Two Southwest Georgians have been honored as top sales leaders during the Alltel Wireless Elite Conference.

Monday, November 12, 2012  Gas prices continue to tumble as motorists begin to prepare for Thanksgiving travel.

Monday, October 29, 2012  According to AAA, gas prices for the Southeastern United States decreased another 12 cents from the previous week.

Monday, September 24, 2012  AAA is reporting that oil prices to settled below $93 for the first time since August 10 for first week in 2012 that motorists will see more significant price drops at the pump.

Monday, September 10, 2012  An early morning home invasion has left one of the victims in the hospital.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  Updated with video; Convenience stores can often be targets for robbery, which a local store on McDonald Road in Douglas experienced Monday afternoon.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Updated with video; Former POW Jessica Lynch made a visit to southwest Georgia as she toured Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Wednesday morning

Monday, May 28, 2012  Authorities arrest suspect in 17-year-old Renton girl's death in Oklahoma City