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Tuesday, April 23, 2013  A federal appeals court that halted the execution of a Georgia man has lifted its stay, clearing the way for a new execution date.

Friday, April 19, 2013  All residents of Boston were ordered to stay in their homes Friday morning as the search for the surviving suspect in the marathon bombings continued after a long night of violence that left another suspect dead.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Updated with video; Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Albany held a health fair for the community Saturday morning.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  Updated with video; After the Supreme Court ruled in February that the lower courts improperly dismissed the case, the Federal Trade Commission announced on Friday that the stay has been lifted and they will begin the process of scheduling a hearing against Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Updated with new information; The Supreme Court of Georgia has reconsidered their order transferring the case of  Andrew Allen Cook to the Georgia Court of Appeals according to information released by the court.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to lift a stay of execution in the case of a Georgia man whose attorneys claim he's mentally disabled.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Public Works Department is tasked with the responsibility of maintaining drainage systems.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Updated with video; As a part of severe weather awareness week, Thursday represents lightning safety.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Updated with video; Leesburg police want you and your little ones to be safe this halloween.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Updated with video; Lee County Elementary schools get kids motivated to stay drug free in honor of Red Ribbon week.

Friday, October 12, 2012  The Cancer Coalition of South Georgia held a "Ride for Hope" Thursday at Tony's Westside Athletic Club in Albany.

Friday, September 21, 2012  Anti-Muslim film clip blamed for deaths to stay on YouTube as judge rejects actress's request

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  In the Facebook story of the day you wanted to know is there an age limit for kids being left home alone?

Saturday, September 01, 2012  Updated with video; Labor Day is just around the corner but high gas prices may keep many drivers off the road.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  House Democrats seek to tie Rep. Todd Akin to Republican House candidates