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Sunday, April 28, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany community met downtown this morning to walk and support, 'Stop the Violence,' a movement that looks to end crime inside the 'Good Life City.'

Saturday, September 01, 2012  Updated with video; Officials from multiple police agencies, Dougherty County District Attorney's Office, and the Dougherty County School System held a joint press conference Friday morning to address gang violence.

Sunday, July 29, 2012  The Gethsemane Worship Center held the first of four "Stop the Violence" public forums this evening at Albany State University to cover the problems surrounding East Albany.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Updated with video; A new piece of legislation is requiring all metal recycling centers to register with the sheriff's office every year.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Commission is still grappling with a way to spare the residents in the unincorporated areas from paying an additional two mills in property taxes next fiscal year.

Monday, April 09, 2012  Updated with video; Bishop Frederick Williams, who started the organization ‘Stop the Violence’ after his sister was brutally murdered, says more needs to be done in Albany.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Sheriff's Office is managing to do more with less, thanks to the economy.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  Updated with video; S.A.L.T., stands for seniors and law enforcement together. It is a cooperative effort of the local Retired and Active Law Enforcement and the Senior Citizens of Albany and Dougherty County. The goal of this group is to decrease crime and the fear in order to raise livability for seniors.

Monday, February 13, 2012  Updated with video; Sheriff Kevin Sproul announced his employees of the year at Monday’s Dougherty County commission meeting.

Monday, February 06, 2012  Updated with video; The Georgia Sheriffs' Association met with legislators in Atlanta to discuss Gov. Deal's reform plan for jails and the criminal justice system.

Monday, January 23, 2012  Dougherty County Sheriff Kevin Sproul is in Atlanta for most of this week, talking to legislators about funding for his department.

Saturday, October 08, 2011  The Dougherty County Sheriff's Office holds a cookout.

Friday, September 02, 2011  Bad beef at a fundraiser held by the Dougherty County Sheriff's Office.

Monday, August 29, 2011  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department received intel about threats against specific police officers in response to the recent mass gang member arrests.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  Updated with video; The Gang Task Force meeting brings an update on recent gang member round-ups and the prevention of children from being next in line for gang life.