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Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; Students donned caps and gowns Friday evening as they celebrated their graduation from Albany Technical College.

Monday, May 13, 2013  DCP ceremony The Dougherty County Police Department unveiled a plaque next to the station's front door in honor of fallen officer Lieutenant Cliff Rouse on Monday afternoon.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Updated with video; 28 businesses prospects from across the county got to see what southwest Georgia has to offer the business world.

Friday, January 18, 2013  The State Board of Education appointed seven State Charter Schools Commission members on Thursday according to a press release issued by the Georgia Department of Education.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Updated with video; Students from Monroe Comprehensive High School got to learn firsthand what it's like to work in the military during a job-shadowing day at the Marine Corps Logistics Base.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Updatd with video; A post has been going around Facebook, warning people about a new carjacking scheme. In the Facebook story of the day you wanted to know if it has happened in our area.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Updated with video; Officials say when the holidays are near, crimes like burglaries and thefts pick up -- and Colquitt County is no exception.

Saturday, October 13, 2012  Updated with video; After 30-years of service for the Albany Police Department, Captain Mack Green retires.

Saturday, September 29, 2012  Updated with video; Details on Warwick Police K-9 death surface.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  A grand jury is in the process of reviewing several local death penalty cases because of changes made back in July.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County School Board candidate Dr. Lane Price received an endorsement from a former Lieutenant Governor Wednesday morning.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Updated with video; 32 individuals were arrested Sunday for their part in a Chicken Fighting ring outside of Moultrie, Georgia.

Friday, July 06, 2012  A fire started earlier this week reignited Thursday due to weather conditions.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Updated with video; Each year, Lee County Elementary School holds a one-day event, Progressive AG Safety Day, that teaches children safety lessons that can keep them and those around them safe at home, or out int the community.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Albany State University Police Department Officer Hope Ealey was honored with the “Officer of the Month” award for outstanding job performance.