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Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Three Georgia state congressional seats had their qualifing end at noon on Wednesday.

Monday, August 06, 2012  Updated with video; Mission MCLB: Water Survival Training

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day you wanted to know what the requirements are to run for a local political office.

Friday, May 25, 2012  At noon Friday, local counties found out how their future elections would play out after election qualifying ended.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  Updated with video; Wednesday marked the start of a three-day qualifying period for those running for county or state offices.

Sunday, May 13, 2012 

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  Updated with video; The city to consider refunding qualifying fees to Cheryl Calhoun, the candidate for ward two who was recently disqualified.

Friday, September 02, 2011  The Albany qualifying week wrapped up with a new candidate for mayor, Ward 6 and Ward 4.

Thursday, September 01, 2011  White's name will now officially appear on the election ballot alongside contenders B.J. Fletcher and Dorothy Hubbard.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011  Luke Flatt of AB&T believes greed on the part of some banks and consumers contributed significantly to the recent recession.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Georgia Governor Nathan Deal is proposing sweeping changes to the HOPE Scholarship program.

Monday, August 16, 2010  The most important thing a marine can learn is how to, not only shoot firearms, but shoot firearms effectively.

Sunday, June 20, 2010  Deadline to register to vote is Monday June 21, 2010.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010  Political newcomer Donnie Smith was the only Republican qualifier Tuesday. She and School Board Member Milton Griffin are in the race for Dougherty County school board District 2.

Monday, April 26, 2010  Political newcomers Ewell Lyle and Lonnie Smith will run as republicans for Dougherty County Commission. Current Dougherty County Chairman Jeff Sinyard and School Board member Milton Griffin qualified as democrats.