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Yesterday at 7:00 AM  Updated with video; Colquitt County officials held their annual service to honor fallen officers Thursday morning.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Updated with video; Local law enforcement officials wore aprons instead of uniforms to put their cooking skills to the test.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Actress Angelina Jolie recently announced she had a double mastectomy after testing positive for gene that could’ve led to cancer.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  For the second time in a week, Colquitt County court officials have sentenced a defendant for a 2004 quintuple murder.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany has issued a statement in response to the Secretary of Defense's press conference on furloughs.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Pentagon poised to trim number of civilian furlough days, expand pool of exempt workers

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Minnesota Legislature passes same-sex marriage, governor to sign bill allowing Aug. 1 gay weddings

Monday, May 13, 2013  DCP ceremony The Dougherty County Police Department unveiled a plaque next to the station's front door in honor of fallen officer Lieutenant Cliff Rouse on Monday afternoon.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Updated with video; The Colquitt County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) attended a court ordered meeting Saturday morning for those who have been convicted of a DUI (driving under the influence).

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Updated with video; With graduation just days away, McClung isn’t the only senior worrying about the future.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  TransUnion: Improving housing market helps lower rate of late payments on US mortgages in first quarter

Monday, May 06, 2013  Senate to pass online sales tax bill in victory for national retailers; House fate uncertain

Friday, May 03, 2013  The first marriages will take place Aug. 1, when the new law takes effect.

Friday, May 03, 2013  From grain to glass, making vodka and whiskey with local crops is catching on

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Updated with video; Field trips are providing a financial boost to an establishment that just five months ago received $150,000 from the city to keep it from going bankrupt.