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Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Sylvester Police Department has announced an arrest after car thefts and break-ins occurred at Worth County High School.

Monday, February 11, 2013  The Albany Police Department's Motor Vehicle Theft Unit needs your help identifying and locating a man wanted for questioning only in a motor vehicle theft that occurred on January 11, 2013 just before 3:00 PM.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Tax reform legislation enacted by the Georgia General Assembly in 2012 created a new system for taxing motor vehicles registered in Georgia.  As a result, the annual vehicle ad valorem tax, often called the “birthday tax,” will change to a state and local title ad valorem tax on March 1, 2013.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Updated with video; Motor vehicle crashes rank as the leading cause of death for teens.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  Updated with video; A Vietnam War veteran says a crime he committed over 40 years ago has come back to haunt him.

Friday, December 02, 2011 

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  Ashburn police catch a stolen vehicle from Albany with the man who stole it.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  Dougherty County employees who drive county vehicles will soon be held more accountable.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  The Dougherty County Police Department says their numbers show property and violent crime numbers decreased compared to this time last year.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  The Southwest Public Health District is raising awareness about preventable injuries through motor vehicle safety with a campaign this month: "Safety is No Accident: Live Injury Free."

Tuesday, January 04, 2011  Nearly six in seven U.S. adults now wear seat belts, an increase in driver safety that health officials say has helped cut motor vehicle deaths and injuries.

Thursday, June 24, 2010  NATO says 4 of its service members have been killed in a vehicle accident in southern Afghanistan.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010  Albany police arrest one man after he allegedly steals a vehicle and takes it on a joy ride.

Monday, November 23, 2009  The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled that a riding lawn mower does not fit the definition of a motor vehicle.