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City officials are called unpatriotic after Gieyric's American flag outside his business got national attention. The city says it's not 'an American flag issue'

Updated with video; City officials are called unpatriotic after Gieyric's American flag outside his business got national attention. The city says it's not 'an American flag issue.'

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Ocilla man rescued after getting stuck atop grain bin

Yesterday at 7:00 AM Updated with video; An Ocilla man has been rescued and airlifted after an early morning accident left him bleeding and stuck atop a silo.

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Renovations and funding on the table at DCSS committee meeting

Yesterday at 6:35 AM Updated with video; The Building and Grounds Committee of the Dougherty County School System met Tuesday morning to discuss several changes and updates.

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School board members want bigger stipend

Yesterday at 6:35 AM Updated with video; Reverend James Bush, a member of the Dougherty County School Board, proposed to the other members yesterday that they request their stipends to be increased.

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Art camp a fun choice for kids

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Riverquarium granted $150,000 during morning meeting

Yesterday at 6:00 AM Updated with video; During Tuesday's Albany City Commissioners meeting, Tommy Gregors with the Flint Riverquarium approached the board requesting $150,000 for funding.

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Albany State police train for multiple possibilities

Yesterday at 6:00 AM Updated with video; Police officers at Albany State University participated in traffic stop training Tuesday afternoon.

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Terminal set to take-off in the coming weeks

Monday, June 17, 2013 The Albany Aviation Commission met this evening as the final preparations are being made for the new terminal's grand opening on July 10th.

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Low attendance headlines DCSS meetings

Monday, June 17, 2013 As the night meeting for the Dougherty County School Board rolled around, the question was, how many people would show up after only one attended the afternoon meeting.

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Library board ready to start a new chapter

Monday, June 17, 2013 Officials gear up to reopen Westtown Library

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United Way honors community partners

Monday, June 17, 2013 United Way of Southwest Georgia took time to honor those who help bring positivity into the southwest Georgia community.

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