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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  While some may think with the growing use of hands-free technology like Bluetooth headsets there are less distracted drivers on the road, a study performed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says otherwise.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Hands-free technologies might make it easier for motorists to text, talk on the phone, or even use Facebook while they drive, but new findings from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety show dangerous mental distractions exist even when drivers keep their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Eric Greene was traveling west on Old Dawson Rd. in his 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe when Truitt Smith, who traveling west on Old Dawson Rd., failed to stop at the traffic light at Pointe North and struck Greene in the rear causing him to flip several times.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013 

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Updated with video; An eighteen wheeler carrying metal pipes has overturned on the overpass of the Liberty Expressway and Slappey Boulevard.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Updated with video; Investigators say that the street value of the drugs is nearly $1,000 per pound.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Updated with video; A Lee County teacher has been arrested on drug charges.

Monday, April 29, 2013  The City of Albany Engineering Department has announced that beginning Monday, April 29th, some streets and intersections will be down to one lane of traffic at night during weekdays.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Legislation to end furloughs of air traffic controllers and delays for millions of travelers is headed to a House vote.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Albany Dougherty Drug Unit made a routine traffic stop around 7 o'clock on Wednesday evening.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Attorney General Sam Olens announced Wednesday via press release that an 18 month prosecution of an extensive tobacco trafficking ring spanning several counties has concluded with the prosecution resulting in the collection of more than $1.3 million in unpaid tobacco taxes and the sentencing of 49 defendants.

Monday, April 22, 2013  As the June 15th closure date for the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport’s air-traffic control tower nears, officials continued to explore their options of how to operate the tower during the Albany-Dougherty Aviation Commission meeting Monday evening.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The Albany Police Department is investigating after an officer's knee is injured during a traffic stop.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Starting Tuesday, April 9th 2013, Radium Springs Road will be closed by the Georgia-Florida Railroad and Dougherty County Public Works for improvements to the Merck Chemical railroad crossing.