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Yesterday at 11:19 PM  The Water Gas & Light board met this evening and were discussing a charge that will be tacked on to those that use a credit card to pay their bill.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  Worthit2u.net is reporting that the Sylvester Police Department has added three new members to their staff.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  Authorities in Poulan are looking into a routine traffic stop Tuesday morning, that turned into a foot chase with a suspect.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  Atlanta radio program hosts fired for mocking former NFL player with Lou Gehrig's disease

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.

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.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Court continued today for Dr. Robert B. Sperrazza after he was convicted in early June of three counts of felony tax evasion and two counts of currency structuring.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  One Tifton girl is looking to help our local firefighters stay cool and hydrated in the heat of summer.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  The Salvation Army is gearing up for summer and the Southwest Georgia heat is a definite factor for the charitable organization.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Updated with video; When you're driving down the road the last thing you want to see is a Police officer, but today at Tift Park it was all about getting to know our men and women in uniform.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Updated with video; Moe's Southwest Grill is celebrating 10-years in business and their giving Southwest Georgians a chance to be a big part of it.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Updated with video; The body of Lowndes County High School student Kendrick Johnson has been exhumed according to the family for a second, private autopsy.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Officials with the Cordele Police Department are searching for a man that reportedly attempted to take some cash out of the register of a local motel.

Friday, June 14, 2013  A tree-service worker had a close call on Thursday afternoon after his bucket lift malfunctioned, bringing him dangerous close to live electrical wires according to Worthit2u.net

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The Dawson City Council is divided on an issue involving City Manager Barney Parnacott and Mayor Chris Wright, and during their meeting on Thursday night things got a little heated.