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Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Updated with video; Charlene Pennymon crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon just before the bombs went off.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  A former Methodist clergyman in Pennsylvania, convicted of bludgeoning his second wife to death in 2008, now faces trial on whether he killed his first wife, too.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Updated with video; Albany commissioners are bringing information about the upcoming Transportation Special Local Option Sales Tax referendum into the community.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Southwest Georgia Leaders held an informational forum for the TSPLOST referendum up for vote in July.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Updated with video; T-SPLOST is set to raise over $530 million for our region

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Updated with video; A dual ribbon cutting took place at one brand new Lee County business Wednesday afternoon.

Friday, February 17, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day viewers wanted to know how currency changes featured in the President’s budget could affect consumers.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day, you wanted to know what others thought about congress in 2011.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School System gave an analysis of the usage of the last educational sales tax as well as their options for next year’s budget.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  Small Business Saturday is on the 26 of November and is dedicated to showing appreciation for local small businesses.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  Updated with video; The Board of Elections approved the Dougherty County School System's Education-SPLOST to be listed on the upcoming election ballot for public vote.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011  Dougherty County officials release a tentative SPLOST VI budget.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011  JCPenny has announce the closure of 6 department stores, 19 outlet stores, 1 furniture store, and 2 call centers.

Monday, December 13, 2010  Do. Co. Commission Chair Jeff Sinyard updates officials on the decision the regional group is facing.

Monday, October 18, 2010  City and county officials took notes as they gave citizens the opportunity to voice their approval and disapproval for projects at Monday's SPLOST VI public meeting.