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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Updated with video; Over 30 sixth graders at Merry Acres Middle School participated in the ‘if I were Mayor’ essay contest.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Six people with almost a century and a half of work at Albany State University were honored during a retirement ceremony Monday afternoon on the campus.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Six dirt roads in Ben Hill County will no longer be maintained by public works after county commissioners unanimously voted for their closures on Tuesday evening.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Updated with video; Thursday evening, officers responded to a call for an armed robbery at 2319 Katy Court.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Dougherty County Police, Albany Fire Department, and EMS responded to a multi-car accident on Sylvester Road Wednesday morning.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Ohio crash that killed 6 teens offers tragic real-life cautionary tale to parents

Monday, November 26, 2012  Cost of everything mentioned in '12 Days of Christmas' tops $107,000; swans most expensive

Friday, November 02, 2012  Updated with video; The Georgia Music Association Inc. (GMA), which is based out of Albany, is celebrating its sixth anniversary this week.

Monday, October 29, 2012  The Dougherty County Commission met Monday morning to hear an update regarding the Downtown Post Office.

Saturday, October 06, 2012  Albany Area Primary Health Care held their sixth annual Health Fair on Saturday to raise awareness of deadly diseases in our area.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  After six years of serving up colorful frozen treats with a near infinite amount of toppings, Maggie Moos is closing their doors.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School Board has approved CRCT Tribunal recommendations for six teachers that have appeared thus far.

Saturday, August 18, 2012  The Albany Police Department has lost a member of their family according to a press release issued by the department.

Friday, August 17, 2012  Updated with video; Downtown Manager Aaron Blair spoke to the Artesian City Sertoma Club Thursday afternoon to update the young businessmen on his plans for the upcoming season.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Updated with video; Water, Gas, and Light would prefer you pay your bills on time, but what of you're several months late?