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By JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press BERLIN (AP) - Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs asMore >>
Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs as narrowly targeted efforts that have saved lives and thwarted at least 50 terror threats.More >>
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Visitors paddling through south Georgia enjoyed a street party in their honor tonight.They gathered in downtown Camilla.Several hundred canoeists and kayakers are taking part in Paddle Georgia 2013. It'sMore >>
Visitors paddling through south Georgia enjoyed a street party in their honor tonight.They gathered in downtown Camilla.More >>
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Some central Albany eyesores are coming down to make way for what leaders hope will be a thriving mixed-income community.The Albany Housing Authority is still working on a plan that could bring up to 30-millionMore >>
Some central Albany eyesores are coming down to make way for what leaders hope will be a thriving mixed-income community.More >>
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Five months after the mysterious murder of a Coffee County woman, people gathered Tuesday night in Douglas to remember her and to launch a community effort to make sure her case isn't forgotten. FriendsMore >>
People gather to bring attention to one of many unsolved murders of women in Coffee County.More >>
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A young man in Moultrie is turning to you for help after suffering from a rare flesh eating bacteria. Michael Hobgood suffered a cut on his thumb while shooting a gun at an area pond. The condition ofMore >>
A young man in Moultrie is turning to you for help after suffering from a rare flesh eating bacteria. Michael Hobgood suffered a cut on his thumb while shooting a gun at an area pond. More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) - Tuesday was the first of three furlough days for Dougherty County School teachers, but many of them showed up for work anyway.
More than a dozen teachers showed up for work at Dougherty High School. History teacher Will Davis spent the day putting finishing touches on his classroom. He says the first day of class sets the tone for the entire year that's why it's has to be near perfect.
"Yeah, it's an unpaid day but I look at it this way, I'm preparing for someone who possibly going to be a millionaire, who's mind I'm going to shape, to change their life so. that's what my job is, it's not just a fiduciary responsibility it's more of a responsibility of the heart," said Will Davis, Dougherty High U.S. History & Government Teacher.
The first day of classes in the Dougherty County School System is Wednesday, August 5, 2009. Teachers will take two more furlough days between now and December. They'll come on days that were scheduled for teacher planning, so they won't interfere with classroom time.
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