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Yesterday at 9:24 PM  A babysitter accused in the death of a 6-month-old child made her first court appearance Wednesday morning.

Yesterday at 10:02 AM  Drug dealers and those who endanger the public safety are hereby warned.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The White House announced it had conclusive evidence that Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime used chemical weapons against opposition forces.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The Garden at Radium Springs in Albany has been chosen by Monarchs Across Georgia as the Outstanding Pollinator Habitat of the year. The award was presented to Doughtery County Chairman Jeff Sinyard and Doughtery County Commissioners.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Leaker Snowden's allegations about US hacking give China new edge in cyber war of words

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Firefighters have been called to Atlanta's airport after reports of an apparent explosion at a maintenance shed.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Updated with video; The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting an active storm season this year.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Intelligence official says US spy program will remain despite backlash at home and abroad

Monday, June 10, 2013  The man responsible for leaking to the press information about sweeping U.S. surveillance programs has revealed his own identity.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; On Friday, people around the United States celebrated National Donut Day.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; East Albany residents attended Thursday' Albany Planning Commission meeting to plea to the board to dent rezoning an area of land located at 508 Johnson Road to allow for the construction of rental property.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  On Monday, June 3, 2013 investigators from the Special Operations Division of the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the residence of Wesley White at 214 Hollywood Street, Valdosta. The service of this warrant was the culmination of a lengthy investigation of White’s involvement in illegal narcotic distribution and his participation in a street gang.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  The reward for information on the whereabouts of Crystal Hendrix has increased to $1400.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Officials with the Albany Police Department say nine entering autos were reported over the weekend in East Albany and ask for all residents to take valuable items out of their cars.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Updated with video; The annual, "Dixie Trace" banquest was held this evening, celebrating the best hunting dogs in the United States.