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Friday, May 24, 2013  Updated with video; Students are out for the summer but many parents are concerned that electronics will interfere with family activities.

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.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Private room? Vaporizing only? Bars test limits of new legal-marijuana laws in Washington and Colorado

Saturday, March 23, 2013  The Albany Recreation and Parks Committee held their annual, "Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt," this morning at Tift Park.

Monday, March 04, 2013  A recreational vehicle caught fire at a home in the 2300 block of Beachview Drive Monday morning.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  Albany Recreation and Parks and Liz Dennis from the Georgia Association of Blind Athletes joined forces Saturday morning to teach others about a game called “Goalball.”

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  It may not be Valentine’s Day yet, but the Albany Civic Center is about to be transformed into a Valentine’s Dance for adults with disabilities on Tuesday night.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Updated with video; For FOX 31's Facebook story of the day people in southwest Georgia wanted to know if there are any upcoming Christmas events planned for downtown Albany.

Friday, December 14, 2012  But when asked if he supports marijuana legalization, he said, "I wouldn't go that far."

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Hundreds gathered at Seattle Center for a New Year's Eve-style countdown to 12 a.m., when the legalization measure passed by voters last month took effect.

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

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  The Albany Recreation and Parks Department is gearing up to those with mental health issues have a better Christmas again this year.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  With marijuana legal in Washington and Colorado, police worry about keeping stoned drivers off roads

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Those who have argued for decades that legalizing and taxing weed would be better than a costly, failed U.S. drug war have their chance to prove it.

Monday, October 22, 2012  Students, teachers and faculty donned poodle skirts and leather jackets on Monday at the Lee County Primary School in honor of the 50th day of school.