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Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Officials with the Turner County Sheriff's Office and Ashburn Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying an armed robbery suspect.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Brazen slaying of Texas assistant district attorney by masked gunman shocks fellow prosecutors

Friday, December 07, 2012  Updated with video; An armed robbery took place at, "The Winery" liquor store on Gillionville Road at 8:40 PM Friday night.

Saturday, October 27, 2012  Updated with video; Albany Police officers were called to 1322 East Residence early Saturday morning in regards to a home invasion.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  The Albany Police Department is searching for a masked gunman that robbed the Pizza Hut on East Oglethorpe early Sunday morning.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty county police need your help identifying burglary suspects.

Friday, March 23, 2012  The Dodge County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding a missing child.

Friday, March 16, 2012  Updated with video; Video obtained by Dougherty County police shows the suspect walk into the store and immediately fire a gun at the employee

Monday, November 21, 2011  Hezbollah unmasks US spies; CIA hurt in Lebanon, scrambles to protect 'assets'

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  Updated with video; Candy, costumes, and props add up to make Halloween expensive.

Monday, October 24, 2011  Girls and boys dressed in masquerade for the Southwest Georgia Prince and Princess Pageant!

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  Albany Police said they are on the lookout for four masked and armed robbery suspects.

Monday, February 14, 2011  30-year-old Rickey Benyard and 30-year-old Cassie Hale told cops they were sitting inside their apartment on West Gordon when two men with guns entered.

Tuesday, September 07, 2010  It all went down at the America’s Best Value Inn on North Slappey just after 1 a.m. Tuesday.

Friday, June 11, 2010  Officers say all three were armed and had their faces covered. Police believe the robbers were scared away when one of the clerks tried to grab at one robber’s gun.