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August 21, 2012

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Boston bomber to be tried in civilian courts

The ethnic Chechen college student suspected in the deadly Boston Marathon bombings will not be treated as an enemy combatant in the legal process, White House spokesman Jay Carney said on Monday.

Westside Grocery robbed

Police are searching for two men they believe robbed an Albany curb store late Monday night.

Gas leak prompts evacuation of Isabella Complex

A gas leak has prompted the evacuation of the Isabella Complex, school officials say.

Sumter County State Court Judge resigns amid investigation

Russ Barnes, the Sumter County State Court judge who, earlier this month, prompted a search by sheriff's officials after he failed to come home, has resigned from the bench.

Heards, minister indicted in farm loan scheme

The four men will have an initial court appearance Tuesday, Nov. 27.

An indictment issued by a federal grand jury in Macon and obtained Monday by The Albany Herald names a family of businessmen and farmers and one local minister in what prosecutors contend is a conspiracy to defraud the Farm Credit Administration of more than $10 million.

High court upholds Dougherty man's murder conviction

The Georgia Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a Dougherty County man convicted of a 2007 murder.

Mental patient recaptured after breaking out of patrol car

A man who is being taken from Blakely to Albany Monday for a mental evaluation escapes, officials say.

Gwinnett killing to be featured on "America's Most Wanted"

This week, "America's Most Wanted" will feature the story of Eva "Kay" Wenal, killed in her Lawrenceville-area home on May 1, 2008.

John Lennon's killer denied parole

Lennon's killer denied parole for a seventh time.

Virginia university sues to stop Georgia college name

The Virginia university founded by television preacher Pat Robertson is suing a new Georgia university, saying its new name is too similar and will create confusion.

Former Archbold CEO denied release

A federal court judge in Albany has denied a request by the attorneys for former Archbold CEO Ken Beverly to free him while he appeals fraud convictions.

Bibb County to offer Chinese to students

Teachers will provide Mandarin Chinese instruction three times a week, 20 minutes at a time, to students in pre-K through the third grade this year. The system plans to roll out Mandarin Chinese instruction to all Bibb students by the 2015-16 school year.

Phillips' 'Home' falls to 5th spot on ITunes charts

Phillip Phillips' debut single 'Home' fell from the top spot on ITunes music charts to number 5, Apple announced Tuesday.