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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 5:02 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.

Yesterday at 4:13 PM  Albany police officers say they see a lot of teens with handguns.

Yesterday at 4:03 PM  A woman and her son were home at the time when they noticed two people standing at their back door.

Yesterday at 10:50 AM  A home healthcare worker has been charged with forging checks belonging to an elderly Ashburn woman under her care.

Yesterday at 6:15 AM  A new check in procedure allows Phoebe to see more patients.

Yesterday at 6:10 AM  Phoebe’s Board of Director’s meet and review hospital results and future projects.