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After news that a former Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital nurse used patients' social security numbers to commit tax fraud, FOX 31 asked law enforcement how to keep that number safe

Updated with video; After news that a former Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital nurse used patients' social security numbers to commit tax fraud, FOX 31 asked law enforcement how to keep that number safe.

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MCLB Albany preparing for potential furloughs

Today at 8:55 PM Updated with video; Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany officials have released a statement as an update to potential furloughs.

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Elementary students visit Albany State University

Today at 8:55 PM Updated with video; Cox Elementary School from Moultrie paid a visit to the campus of Albany State University Friday morning.

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Students collect cash for cancer

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Tift County Neighborhood Watches being implemented as crime response

Today at 8:20 PM Updated with video; Tift County Commissioner Melissa Chevers and Captain Dennis Reese with the Tift County Sheriff's Office have joined forces to implement a Neighborhood Crime Watch on the south side of the county.

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Dollar General to hold career fair

Today at 8:15 PM Updated with video; Dollar General will be hosting a career fair Saturday from 10-2pm.

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Albany Tech explains their financial aid process

Today at 8:05 PM Updated with video; After multiple complaints that students thought they were being charged by Albany Technical College for items they shouldn't have, FOX 31 reached out to the college to see how their financial aid system works.

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Court reverses Big Daddy's Alcohol ruling

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Phoebe Putney names its Nurse of the Year

Yesterday at 7:50 AM Updated with video; Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital named registered nurse Patricia S. Kennedy as their nurse of the year on Thursday afternoon during an awards ceremony.

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A. West Enterprises named Small Business of the Year

Yesterday at 7:35 AM Updated with video; Though there was tough competition, Stewbo's Restaurant Group came in a close second as runner up, but electrical company A. West Enterprises took home the top honor as Small Business of the Year.

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