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Sunday, March 31, 2013  According to WorthIt2U.net, Worth County Fire department and emergency units responded to a house fire call on Clearview Drive in Sylvester Friday afternoon.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Updated with video; Elijah and Joy Henderson were involved in a four-vehicle wreck last Friday at the intersection of Franklin St. and Highway 82 in Sylvester.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Updated with video; A fire at Worth Gin Company in Worth County has multiple agencies on scene Thursday afternoon.

Friday, January 18, 2013  The Sylvester Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 116 Albany Avenue in Sylvester near Shipp's Funeral Home.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  The Worth County Commission has passed a measure that may bring fire protection to those not covered in the county.

Sunday, October 07, 2012  Worth County Deputy Gene Jones lost his house in a massive fire Saturday afternoon according to WorthIt2U.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Updated with video; Throughout next week, Commissioner Hudgens, and fire departments around the state, will be spreading the word about fire safety.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Updated with video; Update: Fire official make arrest after fire is ruled arson.

Saturday, September 22, 2012  Updated with video; Officials in Sylvester will be testing all hydrants over the next three weeks.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Updated with video; One night after Dougherty County held their, "Night Out" event, the city of Sylvester held their own to promote a deeper relationship between public servants and the community.

Sunday, May 27, 2012  Updated with video; The Sylvester Fire Department found itself without a fire chief Thursday.

Friday, May 25, 2012  Updated with video; A singlewide mobile home is gutted after a fire Sunday in Worth County.

Monday, September 26, 2011  Sylvester's fire chief says witnesses tell him two young men were scene leaving the scene "rapidly."

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  Updated with video; Tatina Tucker says she felt sick to her stomach when she pulled up Monday night and saw her house on fire.