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Wednesday, May 30, 2012  The Albany Police Department’s firearms safety course will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. at the Law Enforcement Center in the Community Room.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010  Albany Police are investigating the discovery of a dead body in room 144 at the Hampton Inn next to the Albany Mall. Police have not released the deceased’s name but they say he is 51 years-old, from Leesburg.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010  Police say a domestic argument led to the fatal shooting of an Albany man early Tuesday morning.

Saturday, September 04, 2010  District Attorney Greg Edwards says he will drop the charges if Phyllis Banks-Whitley and her daughter complete counseling.

Sunday, August 29, 2010  Officers with the Dougherty County Police Department were called to the home of Albany Police Department Public Information Officer Phyllis Banks-Whitley just after 4 p.m. Saturday.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009  Police say they don’t know why 28-year-old Corey Jackson is reluctant to help them, and say they’re still trying to find out who shot Jackson Tuesday night.

Monday, November 16, 2009  Police say someone fired shots outside 417 Alice Avenue Apt. 3 just before 10 p.m. Sunday and a 54-year-old man is dead.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009  Albany police respond to six burglaries that took place Monday, one involving $17,000 in cash.

Thursday, February 12, 2009  An Albany police officer is issued a restraining order after being warned to stay away from Albany Police Department Spokesperson Phyllis Banks-Whitley.