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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Updated with video; For seven years, no one has entered the historic H. H. Tift Building on the University of Georgia's Tifton Campus while officials waited for the money to renovate it, but that wait is over now that $4.7 million dollars of the state's budget was allotted towards the project

Monday, March 25, 2013  Officials with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital announced via press release that a reenactment of a Ben Hill County plane crash is being featured on the Christian Broadcasting Network’s “700 Club” on Tuesday, March 26.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Updated with video; Nancy Lopez and Ray Knight now have streets named in their honor.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital announced Wednesday that they have achieved full national accreditation from DNV Healthcare.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Distinguished Albany residents dressed up for Albany Technical College's Annual Roast and Silent Auction on Friday evening.

Monday, February 25, 2013  As budget cuts loom, Obama meets with governors at White House

Friday, February 22, 2013  Updated with video; Commissioners are considering a $500,000 grant that can be used for upgrades on low to moderate income areas.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Updated with video; In honor of Valentines Day, Petal Pushers flower shop teamed up with Barbershop Quartet the Shamrocks, to deliver flowers with the added bonus of a singing valentine.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Original Iwo Jima monument coming to New York City auction, estimated to bring up to $1.8 million

Friday, February 01, 2013  Most businesses find it difficult to turn a profit with a 12 month buying season. For Joedi Putnal and his Christmas tree farm, he's found a way to bring in the money, with only a month to do it.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School System met this morning for a personnel hearing regarding the dismissal of a teacher.

Monday, January 28, 2013  President Barack Obama will meet with police chiefs from three communities that have experienced mass shootings, part of his administration's push to address gun violence.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  According to FOX 31 Media Partner the Albany Herald, Monroe High School Assistant Principal Joey James has had his teaching certifications revoked by the State Professional Standards Commission and faces a Dougherty County School Board hearing on January 30th.

Monday, January 21, 2013  The Harbaughs, San Francisco's Jim and Baltimore's John, will be the first pair of brothers to coach against each other in the NFL title game.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Updated with video; Halfway through a three-year program, Lee County Tax Assessor Joe Wright and Traylor Business Services Inc. have found $18.2 million underreported assets belonging to county businesses.