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Wednesday, October 24, 2012  The Civil Rights leader who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to galvanize a movement that transformed a nation is coming to Albany State University.

Monday, September 03, 2012  President Obama responds to the Republican National Convention

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  The people of Baker County have re-elected Sheriff Dana Meade.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Updated with video; Georgia House Representative Carol Fullerton officially announced her bid for re-election Tuesday morning.

Monday, May 21, 2012  Carol Fullerton announced today her intent to run for re-election, just in a different House district than she previously won.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  Updated with video; A Dougherty County School Board member is throwing her hat back into the ring.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County Coroner Emma Quimbley says her commitment to helping families find closure after a death is why she should be elected for another term.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County School Board Member David Maschke announced he is not seeking re-election, citing personal reasons.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Dougherty County Coroner Emma Quimbley is seeking re-election this year for a third term.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Ward Four City Commissioner Roger Marietta is keeping his seat at the commission table for another four years.

Monday, August 29, 2011  Updated with video; Ward I City Commisioner Jon Howard has qualified for re-election.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  Updated with video; City Commissioner Roger Marietta has announced he will run again for commissioner of Ward IV.

Thursday, August 18, 2011  Updated with video; Tommie Postell seeks another term as an Albany city commissioner.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  Updated with video; Ward I City Commissioner Jon Howard announced Tuesday he will be running for re-election

Tuesday, February 01, 2011  Egyptian President Mubarak's announcement he won't seek new term does not calm public fury.