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Friday, May 31, 2013  While patrolling the beach near Fort Clinch, a Fernandina Beach police officer happened upon a distraught and frantic group of men that reported a drowning incident that occurred Thursday afternoon.

Friday, May 31, 2013  One death reported related to Thursday's severe weather.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Canadians find many goods are a lot less expensive on the U.S. side of the border.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Updated with video; Girls Inc. has put a twist on summer camp by offering a 10-week course for 6-18 year old girls that focuses on collegiate activities called Strong, Smart and Bold University.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  According to officials, the Dawson Police Department was using Terrell Academy as a training facility Wednesday night when they smelled a strong odor in the lunchroom area.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Updated with video; In honor of Severe Weather Awareness Week, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency is asking residents to focus on preparing for thunderstorms, the most common severe weather in the state.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Updated with video; Next week is Severe Weather Awareness week in Georgia and state officials are reminding homeowners to prepare in case of disaster.

Friday, January 25, 2013  The lawsuit seeks class-action status on behalf of all readers who felt misled by Armstrong's denials of drug use in "It's Not About The Bike," published in 2000, and "Every Second Counts," published three years later.

Friday, January 18, 2013  In what Oprah has called the most important interview of her television career, she couldn't be accused of burying the lead.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  An anonymous source says that Armstrong admits to doping during an interview to be broadcast Thursday.

Monday, January 14, 2013  International biking phenomenon Lance Armstrong is expected to reverse course and apologize and offer a limited confession about his doping scandal.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Updated with video; Students at Westover High School wanted to enjoy the 12-12-12 date by bringing attention to their cause.

Friday, December 07, 2012  By sundown Thursday, bills had been introduced and passed without committee votes or public hearings.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Dougherty County residents lined up outside the Voter Registration Office on Tuesday to take advantage of early voting.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Armstrong will remain on the cancer charity's board