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Wednesday, October 03, 2012 

Friday, July 20, 2012  Another person running for office is dealing with damaged election signs.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Updated with video; One of Dougherty County’s 2012 coroner candidates has set up shop in Albany.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Updated with video; Georgia House Representative Carol Fullerton officially announced her bid for re-election Tuesday morning.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  North Carolina in the national spotlight as voters weigh in on gay marriage ban in state's constitution

Friday, March 23, 2012  Updated with video; Rick Allen, candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, stopped by Gieryic's to discuss the flag debate as well as regulation overall.

Friday, March 09, 2012  Local election officials certify the presidential primary results from Super Tuesday; Newt Gingrich led with 44.73 percent of the vote.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  Updated with video; Political analysts say with 76 delegates, Georgia will be a key win during Super Tuesday. A tight race may mean Georgia native Newt Gingrich won't sweep it.

Friday, February 17, 2012  Updated with video;  The Dougherty County Elections Office hope offering a Saturday voting day will bring in more early voters for the Georgia Presidential Primary.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  Updated with video;The public and politicians -- including Albany Mayoral candidates -- ask the Board of Elections for answers and action in mistakes made in the Ward 2 City Commission race.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Updated with video; Ward II City Commissioner candidate Melissa Strother files a petition contesting election results, listing 'irregularities' with former candidate Cheryl Calhoun being on the ballot