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2 hours, 33 minutes ago  Exactly how do desperate parents know when it's best to leave their children in a presumably safe place or race into the face of danger?

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Residents of Texas town ready to start recovery from plant blast as soon as authorities allow

Monday, March 18, 2013  Federal wildlife managers look to New Mexico pilot project in battle against feral pigs

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Updated with video; Darton State College partnered with the Phoebe Cancer Center, Southwest Public Health District, Cancer Coalition of South Georgia, American Cancer Society, and 100 Black Men of Albany to hold a luncheon Friday raising awareness for colorectal cancer.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Crews search blackened rubble of destroyed Kansas City restaurant for missing female employee

Monday, January 28, 2013  The Dougherty County School System Safety and Security Committee met Monday morning to go over the programs and steps in place in case of a school system emergency.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Merry Acres Middle Magnet School of Medical Arts held it's 2013 Career Expo Thursday night.

Sunday, December 16, 2012  Arsonists may have torn down the insides of the new Mind of Christ of the Living God Ministries building in Coffee County but the foundation still stands strong, including the congregation.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Updated with video; Phillip Phillips may have moved to California but his hometown concerts continue thanks to "A Williams Christmas", an intricate light show timed out to music including Phillip's number one single, "Home."

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  The Georgia Department of Labor’s Americus Career Center and South Georgia Technical College have announced via press release their co-sponsorship of a job fair.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Thousands displaced by Colorado wildfire wait as battle against flames rages

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Updated with video; Former POW Jessica Lynch made a visit to southwest Georgia as she toured Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Wednesday morning

Thursday, May 17, 2012  Updated with video; It's been an ongoing battle for a man who had his dogs seized from his home. Carey Culbert was back in court again Wednesday

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Updated with video; Through email, a high level official with the Dougherty County School System  asked the system's police chief to clear all warrants and arrests with the superintendent first.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Updated with video; Community members helping to clean debris and provide shelter. Dr. Benjamin Bailon says his neighbors are helping to clean up fallen trees in his yard.