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1 hr ago | WALB-TV Albany

Whitaker's murder conviction upheld

The Georgia Supreme Court ruled that a decade-long delay in the consideration of a motion for a new trial for Tony Orlander Whitaker of Albany did not damage his case.

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Related Topix: Albany, GA

2 hrs ago | WFXL-TV Fox 31

Dougherty County Police face phone issues

The Dougherty County Police Department is facing more than just crime this morning, but phone issues as well.

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Sun May 27, 2012

Athens Banner-Herald

Tribunals set for teachers accused of cheating

School officials are scheduling August hearings for 24 teachers and two principals in southwest Georgia whose contracts weren't renewed after they were named in Gov.

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Related Topix: Nathan Deal, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Governors

Sat May 26, 2012

Rome News

Dougherty Co. CRCT Tribunals set for early August

ALBANY, Ga. - The Albany Herald has learned that the first round of CRCT tribunal hearings for the 24 teachers and administrators issued nonrenewals earlier this month is scheduled for the first two weeks in August.

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Related Topix: Albany, GA

Fri May 25, 2012

WFXL-TV Fox 31

Entrepreneur Price leaves priceless legacy

Read more: Local , Community , News , Entrepreneur Price Leaves Priceless Legacy , Albany'S Hair Care Professionals , Welcome Center , Mentor and Educator Charles T. Price , Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard , Dougherty County School Superintendent Dr.

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WFXL-TV Fox 31

Lane Price Rotary

Read more: Local , Education , Election , Lane Price , Education , Rotary , Budget Cuts , Rotary Club , Rotary Club of Albany , Dougherty County , Dougherty County School Board , Member at Large , Teacher , School Budget Cuts , 9 Million Dollar , Nine Million Dollar Short Fall , Extracurricular Activities , Extracurricular , Activities Residents ... (more)

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Related Topix: Adolescents and Pre-Teens, Family, Albany, GA

Thu May 24, 2012

WALB-TV Albany

College recruiting for high school theatre performers

Two people were arrested after smoking marijuana in the parking lot of the Dougherty County jail.

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Related Topix: Oglethorpe University

WALB-TV Albany

T'ville YMCA offers affordable summer programs

Two people were arrested after smoking marijuana in the parking lot of the Dougherty County jail.

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Related Topix: Medication, Marijuana, Thomasville, GA

WALB-TV Albany

Cyclist struck by car

It was standing room only, and then citizens had to move to another room after the 167 seats were filled at the main meeting room at the Government Building downtown.

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Related Topix: Georgia, Albany, GA, Lee County, GA

WFXL-TV Fox 31

Serial thief wanted by DCP

Read more: Local , Crime , Dougherty County Police , Gregory Florence , Thief , Theft , Multiple Cases , Multiple Charges , Cherry Picker , Engine Hoister , Lawn Mower , Pawn Shop , Stolen Mercedes , Police Search for Theif , Police Search for Serial Thief Gregory Florence,44, has three active cases that police are pursuing.A In the first case ... (more)

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Related Topix: Thomasville, GA

Wed May 23, 2012

WFXL-TV Fox 31

Candidates start to qualify for 2012 elections

Read more: Local , Politics , Election , Candidates Start to Qualify for 2012 Elections , Mary Egler , Bill Williams , C.F. Taylor , Ron Rowe , Rick Muggridge , Reggie Rachals , Jim Thurman , John Wheaton , Nancy Stephenson , Lamar Hudgins , Chris Warren , Victoria Darrisaw Wednesday marked the start of a three-day qualifying period for those ... (more)

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WALB-TV Albany

Several Dougherty Co. agencies may see funding cuts

Staff at Premier Orthopedics are showing their Phillip Phillips support too! Like the rest of us they are so excited Phillip Phillips has made it this far in the competition.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family, Albany, GA

The Albany Herald

Coleman confirms all 24 DCSS teachers issued nonrenewals will appeal dismissals

Dougherty County School System attorney Tommy Coleman said Wednesday that his office had received responses from 24 letters of nonrenewal issued to teachers and administrators caught up in the CRCT cheating scandal - and all 24 will appeal their dismissals.

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WALB-TV Albany

Bond finally granted for two bail bondsman

At around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, 45 year-old Steve McGowan and 63 year-old Billy Moore walked out of the Dougherty County jail.

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Related Topix: Leesburg, GA, Lee County, GA, Criminal Defense Law, Law

WALB-TV Albany

Downtown Albany holds voting party for Phillip Philips

Phillip certainly has a lot of support here. You'll see more yard signs supporting him than most candidates running for political office.

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Related Topix: Leesburg, GA, Lee County, GA

WFXL-TV Fox 31

"What's Right" Winner = Family Empowerment Center

Read more: Local , State , Travis and Bridgette Mack , What's Right Winner , Whats Right Mack Family , Whats Right Family Empowerment Center , Family Empowerment Center More than 1,000 people cast their vote for who they wanted to give a pat on the back and recognition for doing right by Southwest Georgia.A You voted and the winners are Travis and ... (more)

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Tue May 22, 2012

WALB-TV Albany

Fullerton kicks off her re-election campaign

Albany Police say a man was shot Saturday around 6:30 p.m. at 655 Zackery Avenue.

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Related Topix: Lee County, GA, Terrell County, GA, Georgia

WFXL-TV Fox 31

Taxpayers subsidizing state for prisoners

Read more: Local , Economy , Taxpayers Subsidizing State for Prisoners , Dougherty County Jail , Col.

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Related Topix: State Prisons, Prison

ComputerWorld

VoIP provider files net neutrality complaint with FCC

The filing comes after a municipal broadband provider files a theft-of-service complaint against the VoIP service with local police A Florida VoIP carrier has filed a net neutrality complaint against a Georgia utility and broadband provider, after the utility accused the VoIP firm of theft of service for using its network to deliver voice service ... (more)

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Related Topix: VoIP, Science / Technology

WFXL-TV Fox 31

Suspects make a pit stop to rob Pitt Stop

Read more: Local , Crime , Pitt Stop , Armed Robbery , Mask , Chuck Taylor Style Converse All Stars , Stolen Cigarettes , Stolen Newport , Newport Cigarettes , Stolen Beer The Dougherty county police need your help identifying suspects who robbed Pitt Stop Gas station at 3225 block of Sylvester Road - twice.

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