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Tuesday, April 23, 2013  New Mexico slaughterhouse becomes ground zero in emotional debate over horse slaughter

Friday, March 01, 2013  Updated wtih video; A verdict was reached today in the Lasheldon Stanford February, 2010 Brickhouse Production murder.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Updated with video; After serving several years behind bars, a man has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in connection to the death of LaSheldon Stanford.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  It's been a long, strange trip for marijuana. Here's a look at its history.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  BP agrees to plead guilty and pay a record $4.5 billion over Gulf spill; 3 employees charged

Sunday, September 30, 2012  Saturday night wrapped up the fourth and final viewing of The Last Will and Testament -- an original production put on by The Dawson Better Hometown Task Force.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  The Georgia Peanut Tour stopped in Albany Monday to educate members of the peanut community from the fields, to the shellers, to the packaging companies about this year’s crop.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Updated with video; Georgia is becoming the Hollywood of the south and one of southwest Georgia’s breakout stars is taking a role in an upcoming film.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  HEALTHBEAT: Is organic healthier? Study says not so much, but it's key reason consumers buy

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Updated with video; Albany native Matt Hardwick is bringing his highly acclaimed stage play back to Albany where it began, but this time the playwright is bringing something extra.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  Dairy farmers use waterbeds, music, chiropractors to keep cows comfortable, boost milk output

Monday, April 23, 2012  Updated with video; The Darton College Players perform "As You Like It" for Shakespeare's birthday at the Veteran's Park Amphitheatre.

Monday, January 09, 2012  Updated with video; Open auditions are being held at Lee County High School for this year's production of Hairspray.

Friday, January 06, 2012  Updated with video; A local business owner and theatre graduate is recruiting members for the newly-organized theatre group.

Monday, December 19, 2011  AP IMPACT: Survey shows more than 32 power plants to be retired because of new pollution rules