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Friday, May 31, 2013  While patrolling the beach near Fort Clinch, a Fernandina Beach police officer happened upon a distraught and frantic group of men that reported a drowning incident that occurred Thursday afternoon.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Updated with video; Students in the Drafting Technology program at Albany Technical College will present officials from The Parks at Chehaw expansion designs.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know if any local species of fish were endangered due to overfishing.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Kids grabbed their fishing poles Saturday to kick-off the first day of catfish season at Chehaw Park.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Updated with video; Around 500 toys were donated to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital’s Pediatric Unit on Thursday as a way to help children stay calm throughout various procedures they may be going through while at the hospital.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  In the Facebook story of the day, you wanted to know what species of fish call Southwest Georgia home.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  In our facebook story of the day you wanted to know if southwest Georgia should be worried about white-nose syndrome affecting our bat population.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Updated with video; Tuesday morning, officials with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has confirmed that Georgia has its first cases of white nose syndrome.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Updated with video; It turns out people aren't the only ones who like to lay low when it's raining.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Updated with video; The fire department is asking for $115,000 dollars to purchase 14 new thermal imaging devices.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Dougherty County Elementary School Students experienced what it feels like to be a published artist at the Elementary Art Exhibit that opened on Tuesday.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  The Georgia Department of Natural Resources collected fish from the Ocmulgee Public Fishing Area due to a closure to fully address and make preparations to repair detected leaks in the main lake according to a release.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Georgia hunters, anglers and wildlife enthusiasts now have an app of their own!

Friday, November 02, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Police Department is investigating a Wednesday night incident after a woman hit her boyfriend with her car on Broach Avenue.

Monday, October 22, 2012  Fish oil pills may cause some to rain an eyebrow, but they can have real health benefits for those taking them.