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Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital announced Wednesday that they have achieved full national accreditation from DNV Healthcare.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Students with disabilities must be given a fair shot to play on a traditional sports team or have their own leagues, the Education Department says.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  The Albany Police Department announced Tuesday morning that three arrests have been made in the homicide and shootings that took place at the Shackleford Shopping Center.

Friday, March 30, 2012  Updated with video; Social media safety, bullying, gang participation: Nearly 125 teens registered for the Albany Police Department's first Youth Summit to discuss these issues.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  The number of Georgia high school seniors taking the SAT increased but test scores in the Peach State and in Dougherty County decreased.

Friday, July 15, 2011  Leader of Black Gangsta Disciple pled guilty to charges related to a death from a gang initiation. Two others involved also pled guilty.

Sunday, February 06, 2011  At 916 South Harding Street, Artartius Davis, a known member and gang leader in Albany was arrested.

Friday, February 04, 2011  There's some good news in the battle against gang violence in the good life city. The Albany Gang Unit released its 2010 annual report today and it shows significant progress in reducing gang activity.

Friday, December 31, 2010  The Dougherty County Grand Jury indicts an alleged gang leader in connection to a fight that occurred on Front Street in April. 24-year-old Kharan Hines faces charges of aggravated assault, gang participation, and leading a gang.

Tuesday, May 04, 2010  17-year-old Devonta Covin is on trial for a September 2009 armed robbery.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010  Nationally, more than 50 percent of the nation’s households have returned their 2010 Census forms.

Thursday, March 25, 2010  Albany police say they have arrested four gang members for their alleged involvement in the armed robbery of five Hispanic males on Dunes Road.

Monday, February 01, 2010  22-year-old Nakita Gilyard pleaded guilty late Thursday to aggravated assault and gang participation for shooting Terrance Stephens

Wednesday, November 04, 2009  22-year-old Michael Williams took a deal Wednesday for lying on the stand at a 2008 hearing. Prosecutors say he is head of the West Side Rattlers.