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Yesterday at 8:50 AM  Atlanta radio program hosts fired for mocking former NFL player with Lou Gehrig's disease

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Search for 1st Web page by European physicists is as elusive as mysteries of the universe

Monday, May 27, 2013  Holidays are a time to honor others, be with family and friends and relax but local emergency medical services members say they're also a time for drinking, which can lead to problems.

Monday, May 27, 2013  The American Legion Post 182 in Leesburg held a ceremony Monday morning to honor the lives of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, including one of their own, Steve Sutton.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Updated with video; When a call needing medical assistance comes in to 911, that's when the Dougherty County Emergency Medical Services team steps in, but their days aren't always full of flashing lights and sirens. However, they take every call as if it's a life or death situation.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  An investigation is underway after a Miller County couple is found dead in their home.

Friday, May 24, 2013  According to the Tifton Gazette, Tifton Police Department’s Lt. Steve Hyman received quite a surprise when he attended a recent meeting with the Tifton Sertoma Club.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Acting IRS commissioner repeatedly failed to tell Congress that tea party groups were targeted

Friday, May 03, 2013  Updated with video; After being denied a variance of a 1,000 foot ordinance to start a group home in an Albany community, owners of that home were back in front of the Albany Dougherty Planning Commission Thursday for reconsideration.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Updated with video; The summer weather has already hit Southwest Georgia and many kids are looking to find relief from the heat in the pools and rivers, but some health experts say they should use caution before taking the plunge into the cold water.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Updated with video; CRCT testing starts Monday and schools across southwest Georgia are gearing up for the challenge.

Friday, February 22, 2013  A coroner has confirmed the identity of a fourth person who died when a business jet collided with a 60-foot utility pole and caught fire after aborting its landing at an east Georgia airport.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Albany Technical College’s Driver’s Education program has received a $2,500 grant from State Farm to fund scholarships for Driver’s Ed students.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Updated with video; The Lee County Board of Commissioners is considering dedicating a portion of U.S. Highway 19 to a fallen marine.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Updated with video; It's been 8 months since Lance Corporal Steve Sutton was killed in the line of duty but his hometown of Leesburg is still rallying to have his name immortalized by asking for state officials to dedicate U.S. 19 his name.