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Jim West

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Chemical fumes lead to evacuation at ASU

Albany State University's ACAD Building was evacuated around lunch time Friday after three people were sickened by an unknown chemical substance.

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New parole field operations chief named

David Morrison is appointed director of the Field Operations Division of the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles.

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Police/Fire/EMS report for March 15, 2013

APD responds to at least 35 calls.

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Naked runner taken into custody

A naked man, 26, is subdued by Albany police officers in a Dawson Road pharmacy parking lot.

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92-year-old found injured in a ditch

An elderly man was hospitalized for injuries in the early hours of Monday, according to officials with the Dougherty County Police Department. An investigation is ongoing as to whether the man was robbed and beaten.

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Police, Fire and EMS Reports - March 14, 2013

Five local residents were surprised but uninjured when a “bullet projectile” of an unknown caliber penetrated their home on Shadowlawn Drive on Tuesday evening.

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Stanton: Francis shows continuity

Father Finbarr Stanton, pastor of St. Teresa's Catholic Church, says Francis election is no surprise.

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Police, Fire & EMS Reports - March 13, 2013

APD responds to at least 12 incidents

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State officials warn motorists to stay sober St. Patrick's weekend

The Governor's Office of Highway Safety states a zero tolerance for DUI for the coming holiday weekend.

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Smithsonian looks at Albany treasures

The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture comes to Albany State University to consult on local "treasures."

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Registry tracks sex offenders

A town hall meeting provides insight on how Dougherty County and the state keep track of sex offenders.

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Police/Fire/EMS report for March 9, 2013

Albany police respond to at least 31 incidents.

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Police officer dedicated to helping youth

A Haitian transplant and veteran of the French Foreign Legion, Cpl. Jean Casseus makes a real difference in the Albany Police Department.

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Spinning indoor bikes raise cancer awareness

Dozens of stationary bikers come together for a workout Thursday and to raise money for the Cancer Coalition of South Georgia.

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Police/Fire/EMS report for March 8, 2013

APD responds to at least 27 incidents.

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Police/Fire/EMS - March 7, 2013

Albany police respond to at least 25 incidents.

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Chase suspects charged in Lee County

Two suspects chased by law enforcement officials from Lee County to Dougherty are charged with multiple crimes.

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Police/Fire/EMS - March 6, 2013

Albany police respond to 12 calls.

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Police seek assault suspect

The Albany Police Department seeks Isaac Edward Hicks for Aggravated assault and illegal gun possession.

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Police on lookout for stabbing suspect

The Albany Police Department asks the public to be on the lookout for an accused violent criminal

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Bynum to give public lecture, performance

Leroy Bynum will perform “The Lovely Miller-maid” by composer Franz Schubert.

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Police/Fire/EMS - March 3, 2013

APD responds to at least nine calls.

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Weather puts chill on Mardi Gras festivities

A frigid afternoon and evening prompts a low turnout for the Mardi Gras Street Festival.

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Pan-STARRS comet to be seen any day

Keep your eyes (or your binoculars) peeled for a fiery visitor from distant space.

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Police/Fire/EMS report for March 2, 2013

Albany police respond to at least 26 incidents.

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Lee deputies arrest suspect in knife robbery case

After first eluding deputies, an armed robbery suspect is later apprehended.

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Community key to controlling gang activity, APD officer states

While police enforce laws that are broken, members of the community have provide information to locate the sources of problems.

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Police/Fire/EMS report for March 1, 2013

APD responds to at least 26 incidents.

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Police/Fire/EMS - Feb. 28, 2013

Albany police respond to at least 33 incidents.

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Bronwood woman attacked by pit bulls

A Bronwood woman was attacked by two pit bull terriors as she walked near her home.

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Police/Fire/EMS - Feb. 27, 2013

The Albany Police Department responded to at least 19 incidents on Monday.

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Lee peanut buyer faces criminal charges

A Lee County businessman runs into peanut contract trouble with Southwest Georgia farmers.

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'Champagne Affair' offers musical memories

The Albany Chorale's annual fundraiser is a night of bubbly musical Americana.

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Outlook 2013: Ethnic restaurants beat survival odds

It takes hard work and a lot of hours to make it in the restaurant business, not to mention a full portion of good luck.

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Outlook 2013: New tech trends to help raise tourism

The Albany Convention & Visitors Bureau uses application technology to bring tourists to the area.

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Outlook 2013: Mobile shoe store takes product to the people

The Mulford family would sell their soles to be the best shoe store in the area.

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Officials optimistic about weather

Area emergency officials are confident in preparations made to avoid widespread flooding.

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Murder suspect is arrested by Albany Gang Unit

A Jacksonville, Fla., fugitive is apprehended by the Albany Police Department’s Gang Task Unit.

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Lee County Heroes Run honors fallen soldiers

A 9.11-K Heroes Run is conducted to honor the memories of Lance Cpl. Steve Sutton and fallen military personnel.

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On the Job with Sonya Acree

This week's On the Job features Sonya Acree, the owner of the Center for Cosmetic Dentistry in Albany.

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Norton Johnston and Arctic Bear remembered

Memories of Lee Norton Johnston and his iconic ice cream cone-licking bear are impossible to separate.

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Restaurant customer threatened with knife

A drive-through customer at a local restaurant is assaulted by a person wielding a knife.

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Meeting to debate guns in schools and churches

A city commissioner's monthly town hall meeting addresses gun control as it pertains to churches and schools.

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Police/Fire/EMS - Feb. 22, 2013

Albany police respond to at least 36 incidents.

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Coming rain could cause flooding

With as much as eight inches of rain forecast by the weekend, steps are taken to minimize flooding in low-lying areas.

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Police/Fire/EMS - Feb. 21, 2013

Albany police respond to at least 26 calls.

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Pit bull attacks 5-year-old girl

A girl is bitten by a pit bull terrier Wednesday and receives hospital treatment.

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Police/Fire/EMS - Feb. 20, 2013

Albany police answer 21 calls.

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Paddle Georgia set to ride Flint

Georgia River Network will gather more than 350 canoe and kayak paddlers for a 106-mile ride.

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On the Job with John Bell

This week's On the Job features John Bell, who is the owner and CEO of Matrix Department Inc. in Leesburg.