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Sunday, June 16, 2013  Do you know the risks of being outside when it's so hot?

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The Dawson City Council is divided on an issue involving City Manager Barney Parnacott and Mayor Chris Wright, and during their meeting on Thursday night things got a little heated.

Monday, June 10, 2013  DOCO president and chief executive officer, Barry O. Heape, was presented with the Moses C. Davis Professional of the Year Award by the Georgia Credit Union Affiliates.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Updated with video; For seven years, no one has entered the historic H. H. Tift Building on the University of Georgia's Tifton Campus while officials waited for the money to renovate it, but that wait is over now that $4.7 million dollars of the state's budget was allotted towards the project

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany community met downtown this morning to walk and support, 'Stop the Violence,' a movement that looks to end crime inside the 'Good Life City.'

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Hollywood yielding to China's box-office clout by removing some content, filming alternatives

Monday, April 22, 2013  Congressman Sanford Bishop made a stop at Albany State University Monday morning to speak about the importance of research.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Earth Day is upon us and Keep Albany Dougherty Beautiful is bringing together city officials, students and other citizens in the community for the Great American Cleanup event.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Updated with video; The morning-after pill known as Plan B will now be available over the counter without age restrictions thanks to a Friday ruling by U.S. District Judge Edward Korman.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Eyes on Facebook mobile event as social network evolves from Web-based roots

Thursday, April 04, 2013  South Korea reports the North moved missile with 'considerable range' to coast, but no signs of major conflict

Thursday, March 21, 2013  A group of local citizens gathered Thursday evening in memory of those who passed away during recent violent acts.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  New York City Jack Russell terrier undergoes surgery to remove $1.11 in pennies he swallowed

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Thronateeska Heritage Center will be looking to reallocate some funds in 2013 to continue their preservation efforts on the historic, 'Tift Train Depot.'

Sunday, March 10, 2013  Updated with video; The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture partnered with Albany State University to host a day-long event on Saturday.