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13 min ago | WALB-TV Albany

Jesse Massey makes a difference

A retired educator is giving back to the community that raised him. He's been working with youth in South Georgia for more than 30 years.

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Related Topix: Albany, GA

13 min ago | WALB-TV Albany

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Albany city leaders may come to the rescue of one of the city's major attractions.

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3 hrs ago | WALB-TV Albany

Child death investigation underway

A child death investigation is underway in Albany after a six month old boy was found dead Sunday morning at an East Albany home.

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Related Topix: Albany, GA

5 hrs ago | WFXL-TV Fox 31

Renovations and funding on the table at DCSS committee meeting

The Building and Grounds Committee of the Dougherty County School System met Tuesday morning to discuss several changes and updates.

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9 hrs ago | WFXL-TV Fox 31

Library board ready to start a new chapter

The Dougherty County Library Board met Monday evening and the hot topic was the re-opening of a closed library.

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13 hrs ago | WALB-TV Albany

School board members won't raise property taxes

Dougherty County School Board members want property owners to know, they won't raise your taxes despite another tight budget year.

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Mon Jun 17, 2013

WFXL-TV Fox 31

Commission votes to reopen West Town library

In a turn of tides, Dougherty County commissioners have voted to reopen the West Town library.

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WALB-TV Albany

Diabetes Awareness Camp at Albany YMCA

There are at least 42 children in Dougherty County that have been diagnosed with diabetes.

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WFXL-TV Fox 31

Low turnout to first public hearing

The Dougherty County School System held a public hearing Monday afternoon inviting residents to share their concerns about next year's budget.

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WFXL-TV Fox 31

Battle named as new Dougherty County Police Chief

Dougherty County Commissioners have voted in Cynthia "Jackie" Battle as the new chief of the Dougherty County Police Department.

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Sat Jun 15, 2013

WFXL-TV Fox 31

The future of the Dougherty County School System

Restoring pride into the Dougherty County School System. On Saturday Fox 31 caught up with interim superintendent David Mosely, and asked him what steps he's taking to insure a good upcoming school year.

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Fri Jun 14, 2013

WFXL-TV Fox 31

Funding denied for West Town library reopening

Dougherty County Commission's Finance Committee made a 2-1 vote denying a request by the library board to fund a reopening.

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WALB-TV Albany

Aspiring teachers visit Dougherty County schools

A group of education majors got a personal look at what it takes to teach summer school in three Dougherty County schools.

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Related Topix: University of Georgia Albany State, Education Etc.

WALB-TV Albany

Westtown Library may not reopen anytime soon

The county's finance committee voted down that proposal today. The library board is asking the county for money to reopen the Westtown branch.

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Related Topix: Libraries

WALB-TV Albany

Preliminary autopsy report in for murder of Douglas woman

Auto thefts and break-ins are on the rise. The Dougherty County Sheriff's Office said it's part of a national trend they see every summer, but there are some simple things you can do to protect your property.

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Related Topix: Americus, GA

WFXL-TV Fox 31

Dougherty County students head to court

On Friday, students of Dougherty County's CTAE Homeland Security and Law & Justice program presented a mock trial titled "The Missing Cell Phone."

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WFXL-TV Fox 31

Dougherty County Jail List June 6 - 13, 2013

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Thu Jun 13, 2013

WFXL-TV Fox 31

Police and citizens come to remember Sheriff Glass

People from all across southwest Georgia are in attendance for the visitation and funeral of Miller County Sheriff H.E. 'Buddy' Glass.

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Sanford Bishop, Democrat, US News

WALB-TV Albany

Dougherty County man faces life in prison for drug trafficking

A Dougherty County man faces a possible life prison sentence for drug trafficking.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Albany, GA

WALB-TV Albany

Do. Co. police arrest wanted gang member

A wanted gang member was arrested by Dougherty County Police Wednesday after a sting operation targeted various groups nearly two years ago.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law