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Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Board of Elections has voted to seek funds for court fees from Lorenzo Heard.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  The Dougherty County Voter Registration Office is close to finalizing the write-in numbers from the November 6th election.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Dougherty County school board at-large candidates squared off Thursday night in a debate at Albany State University.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Updated with video; Local city leaders are bringing a national event to Albany to shed light on after school programs.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Board of Elections has received instructions from the elections division director as to how poll workers should tally up votes for write-in candidates.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Reverend Lorenzo Heard announced he has dropped his lawsuit against the Dougherty County Board of Elections to focus on his campaign.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012 

Monday, October 01, 2012  Lorenzo Heard is stepping into the courtroom Monday morning after issues regarding his candidacy arose with the Dougherty County Board of Elections.

Monday, September 10, 2012  If you're a Dougherty County voter, you will now be able to vote for Lorenzo Heard in November's school board race.

Friday, September 07, 2012  Updated with video; Superior Court Judge J. Richard Porter has been appointed to hear Lorenzo Heard's suit against the Dougherty County Board of Elections.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  In a phone call to the FOX 31 news room, Lorenzo Heard has announced he will suit against the Dougherty County Board of Elections.

Friday, August 24, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County Board of Election officials have made their decision on the candidacy of Lorenzo Heard.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Updated with video; The Board of Elections met Wednesday to discuss two independent candidates working to get on the ballot for the November 6th elections.

Friday, April 06, 2012  Albany State University celebrates it's 109th Founder's Day.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Dr. Joseph Winthrop Holley, a pastor and college graduate looked for a way to help residents of southwest Georgia attain a college education.