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22 minutes ago  Dr. Joshua Murfree led the students of Albany Middle School in the Reading Pledge as part of the 25 Book Kickoff on Friday. This year’s theme is ‘No Clowning – Just Read.’

1 hour ago  Thousands of people will be hitting the road for the holiday weekend and law enforcement officials are reminding drivers to stay safe.

Today at 10:56 AM  Saturday is opening day for dove season, and rangers with the Georgia Department of National Resources are making sure it’s a fun and safe day

Today at 9:10 AM  UPDATED with video. Residents and officials of North Carolina's barrier islands were waiting for daybreak to see how much damage the storm's winds and waves had left behind.

Today at 6:20 AM  Westover High senior Jordan Cox had to do a project to become an eagle scout, and after talking with others, he knew exactly what to do.

Today at 6:15 AM  Community members put on their craziest ties and went out to the Doublegate Country Club Thursday night to support Cancer Ties. This year’s fourth annual event benefitted Jamie Taylor from Lee County.

Today at 6:15 AM  Thursday marked Cancer Ties' fourth year supporting a local cancer patient by wearing crazy ties.

Yesterday at 10:35 PM  Police were called to an armed robbery at Smith’s Super Value on South Harding on Thursday evening. One suspect was arrested and questioned.

Yesterday at 5:05 PM  UPDATED 4:05 p.m. CDT. The Coast Guard is backing off its earlier report that an oil sheen about a mile long was spreading following a platform explosion in the Gulf of Mexico.

Yesterday at 5:02 PM  The Albany Rotary Club heard from the Democratic candidate for Georgia Attorney General on Thursday. Former Dougherty County District Attorney Ken Hodges stressed his Southwest Georgia roots and his ability to work with Democrats and Republicans.

Yesterday at 4:25 PM  Albany State University kicked off its First and Second Year Lecture Series with a program by United Nations economist Mariangela Lancourt. She believes that educating the next generation about the global marketplace and urging them to get involved is essential to worldwide economic stability.