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Yesterday at 9:00 PM  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department said goodbye to patrol office Marvin Jennings in February as he left for training camp, and now the officer is set to deploy to Afghanistan in June

Friday, May 17, 2013  Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued a statement Friday morning regarding the recent national discussion surrounding the Internal Revenue Services’ examination of 501(c)(4) organizations.

Friday, May 17, 2013  United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia Michael Moore has announced via press release that 34-year-old Lowndes County resident Devasko Dewayne Lewis has indicted by a Federal Grand Jury on May 16th.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department hosted their annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service Thursday morning.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Updated with video; Lee County Commissioners met tonight, continuing their debate on whether to combine their fire and EMS services.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party; government watchdog blames lax management

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Kevin Reilly, Chairman, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company, unveiled the FOX primetime slate for the 2013-2014 television season Monday to the national advertising community during its annual Programming Presentation at the Beacon Theatre.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Acting IRS commissioner repeatedly failed to tell Congress that tea party groups were targeted

Friday, May 10, 2013  The United States Post Office of Albany is participating in a national food drive and is asking residents to donate non-perishable food items that will go to local families in need.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Updated with video; Lee County commissioners resumed budget negotiations with department heads Thursday afternoon.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Top Boston cop to tell Congress he's OK with more cameras, not 'police state,' after bombings

Monday, May 06, 2013  Georgia's Department of Family and Children Services has released information about the number of deaths among children within their system.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The Dougherty County Commission has voted to move forward with three studies to gain information on how efficiently county finances are spent.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  Sunday afternoon the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia held a ceremony to honor girls with the highest awards they can receive.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Updated with video; Students in the Drafting Technology program at Albany Technical College will present officials from The Parks at Chehaw expansion designs.