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Today at 2:29 PM  Worth County Sheriff’s officials are investigating after 30 dogs are seized from a TyTy home.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Updated with video. The American Red Cross held their monthly blood drive at the Cordele Community Clubhouse as a way to collect more blood as we head into the summer, which is one of the most in-demand seasons for donors.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  On Friday afternoon, Lowndes County Sheriff Chris Prine hosted a reception honoring the service of Captain Carl Smith who is retiring from the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office after 45 years of service.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  The reward for information on the whereabouts of Crystal Hendrix has increased to $1400.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Updated with video; Officials gave the first glimpse of the pot they seized during what they call the biggest drug raid in South Georgia during a press conference in Tifton on Thursday.

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.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Tift County Sheriff's deputies have made an arrest after responding to a call of shots fired.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Updated with video; Investigators say that the street value of the drugs is nearly $1,000 per pound.

Monday, May 27, 2013  The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding a missing woman that was last seen Monday morning.

Monday, May 27, 2013  The Douglas County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding a missing 83-year-old woman that went missing Monday morning.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Updated with video; Just days after a failed start to a neighborhood watch program, Tift County Commissioner Melissa Chevers says dozens of people showed up on Thursday for a second-chance meeting.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  The Albany Police Department, Albany State University Police, Dougherty County Police, Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office, and local school police have teamed up to start a summer initiative called “Operation Take Back.”

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Officials with the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 25-year-old James Aultman for reportedly stealing more than $10,000 worth of jewelry from his former boss.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Investigators with the Tift County Sheriff’s Office along with members of the US Marshall’s Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force say they have arrested 36-year-old Charlie Frank Branner Junior of Vidalia along with 31-year-old Kristen Caprie Johnson of Reidsville.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  A multi-jurisdictional drug bust has netted officers in Tift County $121,000 in cash.