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Fullerton announces re-election bid

Carol Fullerton says her "middle-of-the-road" political leanings and experience with legislators in Atlanta is what Albany needs now that South Georgia has fewer representatives than ever headed to the capital city.

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Obama leads Ga. fund-raising; Romney closing gap

President Barack Obama continues to collect more money from Georgians than Republican challenger Mitt Romney but the gap is closing.

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Deerfield-Windsor students graduate

Seventy-one students cross the stage to receive their diplomas during the school's graduation ceremony on Sunday.

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State Sen. Crosby announces re-election plans

A former Tifton judge says friendships and relationships he's built in the state Senate will help rural Georgians.

Rynders named Transportation Confirmation chairman

A Southwest Georgia representative will head confirmation hearings for the state's new DOT planning director.

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Seniors celebrate graduation

In the largest senior class, more than 300 Westover students received diplomas.

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Simmons selected associate dean of MCG’s Southwest Georgia campus

Dr. Granville Simmons will be leaving his pediatric practice to assume a new role at the Southwest Georgia Clinical Campus for the Medical College of Georgia in June.

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Georgia’s unemployment rate declined in April

Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined for the ninth consecutive month in April.

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School lunch director released

Vanessa Hayes' contract with the school system was non-renewed.

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DCSS financial picture improves

Elimination of vacant positions, continued cuts and the infusion of $400,000 from the state help DCSS improve its financial picture.

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Hooks will not seek re-election

The dean of the Georgia Senate says he will not seek a 17th term as part of that body.

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The Lowes of Deerfield have come full circle

After nearly 60 years of marriage and 43 years of working together as educators, Betty and Graham Lowe are retiring together.

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Edwards launches state House campaign

Current Dougherty County Commissioner Muarlean Edwards urges work and donations from supporters at a rally.

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CDC: Young adults ignoring skin-cancer warnings

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Gaines, Hudgins to seek reelection to county commission

Muarlean Edwards, whose Dougherty County Commission seat is also up for re-election, plans to run for the state House.

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