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Monday, September 06, 2010  With just two months to go before the crucial mid-term elections, President Obama headed to Wisconsin today to rally his fellow Democrats and hold off a possible Republican takeover of Congress. The Republicans need a net gain of 40 seats to take control in the House of Representatives, 10 seats in the Senate.

Thursday, September 02, 2010  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.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  Leesburg City Council candidate Jeff Sexton took time on Tuesday to go over his plan if he is elected to city council.

Monday, August 30, 2010  The Terrell County Branch NAACP is promoting voter registration. Booths were posted at Harvey’s and the Piggly Wiggly. Students from local colleges and high schools also joined in effort by volunteering.

Thursday, August 19, 2010  Isakson will face Georgia Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond in the November election.

Monday, August 16, 2010  President Obama seemed to support to mosque but later backed away.

Monday, August 09, 2010  Nathan Deal visits Albany as Sarah Palin makes a campaign appearance for Karen Handel in Atlanta.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010  Residents all around Southwest Georgia took time out of their day to stop by their voting poll. And that includes about 20% of registered Dougherty County voters.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010  The big issue is jobs.

Sunday, July 18, 2010  GOP Gubernatorial Race has a new leader.