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Thursday, April 25, 2013  Updated with video; The closing of two Dougherty County schools means a large number of students will be starting the new school year at a new school, but officials say more than just those students will be affected.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Mission MCLB: Parris Island Drill Instructors

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Updated with video; Albany residents get creative in terms of tax write-offs.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Updated with video; On Wednesday afternoon, President Barack Obama issued 23 executive orders pertaining to guns and also asked congress to increase bans on assault rifles and limit magazines to 10 rounds, but what does that mean for our local counties?

Saturday, January 05, 2013  Updated with video; K9s for Warriors trains service dogs, to help soldiers suffering from PTSD live a more normal live.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  A Fitzgerald man who was tased by police is charged with two counts of felony obstruction and 1 count of battery after barricading himself inside his home Monday night.

Sunday, November 18, 2012  Mission MCLB: Symbolism of the Marine Corps Flag

Monday, November 12, 2012  Food labels multiply, confuse consumers, claiming to certify array of sustainable practices

Monday, October 22, 2012  Customers flooded the newest addition to the Tifton Mall on Sunday during the grand opening of TJ Maxx.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  The Albany Herald announces a new printint agreement with Gannett Co.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  With the water level lower there may be hazards in the water that aren’t usually a problem for boaters.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  Once complete the new sewer will provide additional capacity for the area.

Saturday, August 25, 2012  Apple's $1 billion award in Samsung patents lawsuit could mean fewer smartphone options for consumers

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  Officials with the Dougherty County Sheriff's Office have arrested a former Regions bank branch team leader who admitted to taking over $30,000 dollars from the account of an elderly woman in Albany.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Updated with video; In honor of the Fourth of July, Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta is offering free admission for all previous and current military members all week.