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Saturday, June 15, 2013  Updated with video; Drivers are soon going to see a big change on one of Leesburg's busiest roads as construction begins this week on Starksville Avenue to ease traffic while making it more aesthetically pleasing.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Six dirt roads in Ben Hill County will no longer be maintained by public works after county commissioners unanimously voted for their closures on Tuesday evening.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Williams Tabernacle C.M.E Church in Moultrie held their annual, "Black History Program," this afternoon.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Updated with video; After Worth and Mitchell County were hit hard during the recent storms that came through Southwest Georgia, their public works departments are still working hard to get everything back to normal.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The onslaught of rain in Southwest Georgia has brought with it flooding leading to road closures and hazards across the region.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Updated with video; In Tuesday’s Lee County commission meeting the main topic of discussion was getting a main road fixed after the heavy rain.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Dougherty County officials are warning drivers to be careful on the roads.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  Numerous road closures have been confirmed across Southwest Georgia.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  The Albany Police Department is asking drivers to use caution at the intersection of North Magnolia and West Broad Avenue due to road closures.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Snowstorm promising messy Upper Midwest commute after shuttering Missouri airports, blanketing Kansas

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Authorities say 17 people died in traffic crashes on Georgia roads during the Christmas holiday period.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Evidence of Congress' plummeting popularity is everywhere.

Monday, October 22, 2012  The Georgia Department of Transportation is conducting a survey to document the route and significance of the 'Dixie Highway'.

Monday, August 20, 2012  Georgia DOT Maintenance crews will be picking up debris and litter from U.S. 19/ S.R. 3, U.S. 82/S.R. 520, S.R. Bypass, S.R. 32, S.R. 91, S.R. 118, S.R. 133, S.R. 195 and S.R. 377in Lee County. Work is scheduled daily between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., beginning Monday, August 20, weather permitting.

Friday, July 06, 2012  Candidates for public office are being cautioned about the placement of their signs.