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AmeriCorps Cadets went door-to-door in East and West Albany neighborhoods giving tips on how to handle and help with a recent streak of break-ins and entering autos

Updated with video; AmeriCorps Cadets went door-to-door in East and West Albany neighborhoods giving tips on how to handle and help with a recent streak of break-ins and entering autos.

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Moore tornado confirmed a monster EF5

Yesterday at 4:28 PM The National Weather Service says that the tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., topped the scale as an EF5.

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Aviation Commission searches for concessions

Monday, May 20, 2013 The Albany Aviation Commission met tonight to continue discussing the new terminal.

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Massive tornado flattens Oklahoma City suburb

Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

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Think twice before driving without seatbelt

Monday, May 20, 2013 Monday marked the first day of the annual 100 Days of Summer H.E.A.T campaign which also goes hand in hand with the state’s annual May campaign of Click It or Ticket.

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Lee County Commission looks to trim upcoming budget

Monday, May 20, 2013 The Lee County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee met on Monday afternoon to continue looking over the final portions of next year's budget.

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Is Albany suffering from a "brain drain?"

Monday, May 20, 2013 College campuses in Albany are quiet this time of year. Many students have gone home for the summer and the Class of 2013 has accepted its diplomas. But now that those grads out in the working world, will they stay here in Albany?

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Commissioners vote against sports program funding

Monday, May 20, 2013 After weeks of discussion, Dougherty County commissioners have denied funding for the National Youth Sports Program.

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Tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Oklahoma

Monday, May 20, 2013 Swarm of tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Oklahoma mobile home park ravaged by twister

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Lotto surges towards 600 million

Sunday, May 19, 2013 Updated with video; Powerball players are rejoicing as the prize money continues to climb, currently sitting at $600 million dollars for Saturday's drawing.

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Hope Ministries revs up for event

Sunday, May 19, 2013 Updated with video; Hope Ministries held their annual, "Benefit Cookout" this afternoon raising money and awareness for those that are less fortunate.

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One day off just not enough

Sunday, May 19, 2013 Updated with video; After a 40-hour work week most Americans come home, kick off their shoes and relax. However it isn't long before their putting on those high heels and tightening up that tie to head back to the daily grind.

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