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25 minutes ago  Updated with video; The Building and Grounds Committee of the Dougherty County School System met Tuesday morning to discuss several changes and updates.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Updated with video; Drivers are soon going to see a big change on one of Leesburg's busiest roads as construction begins this week on Starksville Avenue to ease traffic while making it more aesthetically pleasing.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A downtown Albany landmark is gone as the Broad Avenue Bridge has finally been deconstructed.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The Georgia DOT has been notified by Norfolk Southern Railroad of the need to schedule a detour on State Route 520 BUS/Slappey Blvd.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; After two Coffee County paramedics and their patient were killed when a car going the opposite direction hit the brakes and the truck behind it slid into the front of the ambulance, EMS officials are asking residents to follow specific protocol when they see those flashing lights on the road in order to prevent more accidents.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; As Tropical Storm Andrea makes her way into the southeast, many are seeing heavy rainfall causing dangers to drivers. However, AAA officials and police officers say there are some important tips to follow that can lower your chances of having a rainy day accident.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; East Albany residents attended Thursday' Albany Planning Commission meeting to plea to the board to dent rezoning an area of land located at 508 Johnson Road to allow for the construction of rental property.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; Officers now have a 16-year-old male in custody.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Eric Greene was traveling west on Old Dawson Rd. in his 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe when Truitt Smith, who traveling west on Old Dawson Rd., failed to stop at the traffic light at Pointe North and struck Greene in the rear causing him to flip several times.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  When Gary Latham bought a $5 Fantasy Five ticket last Wednesday in Americus, he instantly became more than $500,000 richer.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  Updated with video; Phoebe East employees, patients and staff have returned inside the facility after experiencing an electrical power outage Friday afternoon.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Road closures slow Monday and Tuesday motorist travel around Albany.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Updated with video; A puppy mill has surrendered their dogs after Best Friends Humane Society received an anonymous tip about barking dogs Thursday morning.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Updated with video; McDonald's restaurants across South Georgia and North Florida may run out of food today after a fire destroyed two of their delivery trucks.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Updated with video; Traveling this holiday? AAA Travel projects 35 million people will also journey at least 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday.