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Sunday, May 12, 2013  In honor of Mother’s Day, Verizon Wireless made a donation to the Liberty House of Albany.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Updated with video; Florida was dealt another setback last week as teh 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a decision to temporarily freeze drug testing for welfare recipients.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Advocates who rally against domestic violence and child abuse are facing changes to the laws they follow.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Wednesday is the last day of the Purple Ribbon campaign. It's an awareness movement to shed light on domestic violence.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Darton State College hosted the annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month event sponsored by Liberty House, a shelter for battered women and children.

Friday, March 23, 2012  Updated with video; Domestic violence victims may have to jump through more hurdles to receive help.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Updated with video; When texting turns into stalking and how teenagers handle it.

Friday, January 13, 2012  Updated with video; Suspect arrested and charged with aggravated stalking and assault.

Thursday, October 06, 2011  Darton College held a lunch and learn for those wanting to know how the legal system can help those in abusive relationships.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  For the fifth year in a row, butterflies were released in honor of domestic violence victims.

Monday, April 04, 2011 

Thursday, March 24, 2011  A new report on domestic violence was unveiled in Atlanta. and it shows the problem is worse than ever.

Thursday, October 14, 2010  The Liberty House Crisis Center wants Southwest Georgians to know the 'Faces of Domestic Violence.' The center held a lunch and learn about domestic violence at Darton College today.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010  According to statistics, 1 in 3 women nationally will face abuse in their lifetime and at least one local organization thinks police should be doing more to prevent it.

Friday, October 01, 2010  One in four women will experience domestic violence during their lifetime. October is Domestic Violence Awreness Month, which seeks to bring attention to the problem of abuse and offer victims the resources they need to escape an abusive situation.