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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Today, U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., former chairman and former ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, voted to move the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 out of committee.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  11 out of 18 stores in Albany failed to decline selling alcohol to a minor during a compliance check on Friday, March 8th.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  A beloved and respected downtown Albany business owner has passed away after a long battle with cancer.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  After many debates and plenty of time, the Supreme Court upheld the American Health Care Act mandating that individuals purchase health insurance – but what exactly does that mean?

Friday, June 22, 2012  Updated with video; The senate met Friday to pass a bill on agriculture being labeled, the farm bill.

Friday, June 01, 2012  Updated with video; Stickers from the "Speed Shop" on Ledo Road honor fallen Marine, Steve Sutton.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Deputies were dispatched to Powell home 8 minutes after 911 call was placed by the social worker

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  A bill has passed the US House honoring the Montford Point Marines.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  Updated with video; Students and alumni gathered to hold a candlelight vigil for two Dougherty Comprehensive High School teachers who passed away last week.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  In a 4-3 vote, the Dougherty County School System passed the Fiscal Year 2012 budget, but had to make sacrifices.

Friday, April 08, 2011  Nearing a shutdown that would affect millions, Obama and GOP scramble to reach budget deal

Friday, February 13, 2009  Handing President Barack Obama a win, House passes economic stimulus bill.

Friday, February 13, 2009  Obama calls passage of $787 billion stimulus 'major milestone' on road to economic recovery

Tuesday, February 10, 2009  President Barack Obama's economic recovery plan has passed the Senate and is on its way to difficult House-Senate negotiations.