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Friday, May 10, 2013  The United States Post Office of Albany is participating in a national food drive and is asking residents to donate non-perishable food items that will go to local families in need.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  2nd Mississippi man investigated in ricin-laced letters; charges dropped against Elvis impersonator

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Attorney: Scant evidence linking Mississippi man to ricin-laced letters sent to president, senator

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A Mississippi man arrested for mailing suspected ricin to leaders; claimed conspiracy to sell body parts

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A letter addressed to President Barack Obama is being checked for a "suspicious substance," a day after a letter addressed to a U.S. senator tested positive for poisonous ricin, the U.S. Secret Service says.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  The United States Postal Service announced they will no longer be delivering mail on Saturday's starting the first week of August.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  New Jersey Gov. Christie, Letterman share laughs about fat jokes during his 1st 'Late Show' appearance

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  Georgia Senator Johnny Isakson has signed onto a letter asking Egyption President Mohamed Morsi to step up efforts to stop arms smuggling through the Sinai and into Gaza.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  In a recent hospital survery released by "The Leap Frog," Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital was given an "F" letter grade in regards to their quality of care.

Monday, November 19, 2012  During a special called board meeting, the Dougherty County Board of Education plans to discuss a letter received last week from the Georgia Department of Education requesting the repayment of some Title I funds they believe were misused in 2011.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Georgia Representative Saxby Chambliss looks for more answers in Libyan attack.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Dougherty County Board of Commissioners met Monday to discuss next years' budget, plus Chief Cheek's formal letter of retirement.

Saturday, September 15, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School System (DCSS) is on the verge of losing control of their title 1, part A expenditures.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  The Dougherty County School System will be making some changes at the request of the Georgia Department of Education.

Friday, June 01, 2012  Updated with video; Melody Milton, a former Phoebe Home Care employee, is facing major jail time for bilking millions from a tax fraud.