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Yesterday at 11:48 AM  Albany-Dougherty Drug Unit officers have arrested two men and are looking for a third after a Tuesday afternoon search warrant led to officers finding marijuana.

Yesterday at 10:02 AM  Drug dealers and those who endanger the public safety are hereby warned.

Friday, May 17, 2013  UPDATE: The Dougherty County District Attorney Greg Edwards spoke to the media Wednesday in reference to Sheryl Phillips' arrest.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Updated with video; A Lee County teacher has been arrested on drug charges.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Updated with video; For some teenagers, being served a six pack of beer may be a rite of passage, but for two teenagers working with the Albany-Dougherty Drug Unit in an underage alcohol sales bust, it's just one sale closer to preventing others from the dangers of underage drinking.

Monday, May 06, 2013  What looked like an average beer purchase at a Dougherty County store last Monday evening was actually an undercover operation, and the clerk who made the sale doesn't realize they sold alcohol to an 18 year old working with the Albany Dougherty Drug Unit.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Albany Dougherty Drug Unit made a routine traffic stop around 7 o'clock on Wednesday evening.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Updated with video; Thursday evening, officers responded to a call for an armed robbery at 2319 Katy Court.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  For FOX 31’s Facebook story of the day people wanted to know why meth use is so prevalent in Dougherty County.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  The Albany Dougherty Drug Unit had a busy Tuesday busting two meth labs.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  With the economy in bad shape, officials say many drug abusers are looking for the cheapest way to get high.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  A man was tased twice after leading police on a chase through Lee County.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  11 out of 18 stores in Albany failed to decline selling alcohol to a minor during a compliance check on Friday, March 8th.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  FOX 31's media partner the Albany Herald has confirmed that American Idol winner Phillip Phillip's mother has been arrested and charged for driving under the influence-less safe.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  Updated with video; Damarcus Price, 26, is facing charges for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute after a raid is conducted at his residence.