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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Firefighters have been called to Atlanta's airport after reports of an apparent explosion at a maintenance shed.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Santa Monica's Police Chief says that as many as six have been shot to death, investigators not sure if gunman acted alone, and the suspect was shot to death by police.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Officials with the Crisp County Sheriff's Office have confirmed that 35-year-old Gerome Morgan has turned himself in after warrants for sexual assault were issued against him.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Updated with video; Warrants have been issued on a Crisp County teacher after authorities say he was having sexual relations with a student.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Updated with video; A Lee County Middle School student and her mother are worried she might be held back after receiving multiple discipline referrals for things they say shouldn't be an issue.

Friday, November 30, 2012  The Hospital Authority of Albany-Dougherty County has approved the sale of bonds totaling $100 million to the general public through underwriters for Phoebe Putney.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  The Nutcracker Ballet is coming to Albany just in time for Christmas.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Phoebe administrators met Wednesday to discuss several issues including two new programs.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Updated with video; After announcing the plan in July to put a freestanding women's and children's hospital at Phoebe North, the first broad concept was released.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  An Irwin County Sheriffs investigator says a pilot who had to make an emergency stop in a cotton field south of Ocilla, Ga has been released from the hospital after being treated for minor head injuries.

Saturday, June 09, 2012  Updated with video; Tracy Morgan is the new vice president for Women’s & Children’s Services at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Regulators probe whether Morgan Stanley selectively informed clients ahead of Facebook IPO

Sunday, April 29, 2012  Two cars have broken windows and the storefront window is cracked at Morgan Auto Sales after vandals attacked the business.

Friday, February 17, 2012  Updated with video; Thursday night homeowners learned different strategies to help fight pests and diseases, all while growing their own fresh foods.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Dougherty County school officials have confirmed a 14-year-old Dougherty International Middle School athlete has passed away.