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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Jodi Arias trial now turns to whether she should live or die for killing her lover in 2008

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Jodi Arias has been convicted of first-degree murder in the brutal stabbing and shooting death of her one-time boyfriend in Arizona.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Jury gets first glimpses into Michael Jackson's private life as testimony begins in civil case

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Jurors see dueling portraits of Michael Jackson on 1st day of civil trial over singer's death

Monday, April 15, 2013  Michigan judge holds self in contempt, pays $25 fine after his smartphone disrupts hearing

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Updated with video; A Dougherty County woman is on trial facing a Public Assistance Fraud charge after the Georgia Department of Community Affairs says she left her husband off of her application in order to qualify for public housing.

Monday, March 11, 2013 

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Obama administration considers urging Supreme Court to overturn California gay marriage ban

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Updated with video; During Thursday’s Annual Meeting and Banquet the Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce awarded those who helped make 2012 a success.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  A former Methodist clergyman in Pennsylvania, convicted of bludgeoning his second wife to death in 2008, now faces trial on whether he killed his first wife, too.

Friday, January 11, 2013  A plea could be entered today

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Updated with video; The Crisp County Fire Department responded to a chemical explosion at Drexel Chemical Company, located at 120 Cape Road, early Wednesday morning.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Tracy LaShawn Smith was indicted in September of 2011 along with two co-defendants for the murder of Jerome Walden.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Mando Corp. will construct a new casting facility in Meriwether County, investing $80 million and creating 660 jobs by 2020

Monday, November 05, 2012  Commissioners discussed several issues including a sewage expansion for the new Albany-Dougherty industrial park on Sylvester Road.