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Dougherty County police issue warning about credit card skimming devices

Scammers can install a skimmer device, which download or wirelessly transfer a customer’s card data, in a matter of seconds, according to the FBI. Fuel pumps and automated teller machines (ATMs) are favored spot for scammers to place the devices.

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Albany police investigate Thursday-night shootings that leave one dead, one wounded

Courtney Tanorris Jenkins, 45, was pronounced dead at 11:28 p.m. at the scene of the shooting in the 600 block of Bobbitt Drive, the coroner said.

Dougherty elections office announces precinct changes ahead of May 19 primary election

“They’re going to come back and build something for the community where we can also hold voting. When they’re finished with Bill Miller, we’re going to ask to go back over there.”

Statewide judicial candidates make cases for re-election during law meeting in Albany

“I believe in an impartial judiciary committed to the rule of law. I believe that when parties come before the court they are entitled to have the rules enforced and never be subjected to the personal biases of the judges.”

Dougherty County Bar Association honors Judge Herbert Phipps, state Sen. Freddie Powell Sims

“I’m really blown away by the attention, the words that were shared about my dad, all the stories about him. He really valued the friendships he had with everybody.”

Dougherty Commission approves 10% add-on fees for jail bonds, court fines to fund jail repairs

“The county would be free to name the account whatever they want. The law defines what these funds can be used for, but you county commissioners have the final decision on how these funds are actually used, as long as it’s within the law.”

Westover High students bring home medals in academic decathlon competition

“The main thing, I want to give Mr. Chunn credit for our academics. We do that every single day. I use that mantra with my students: This is an academic school.”

Dougherty judge looks to reduce inmate jail time for nonviolent crimes

“It’s going to take money. You’ve got to have somebody identify these people and then move the process to get them indicted. You might spend $100,000, $200,000 .. but if you spend those kinds of funds, you could save several million.”

Edward Brown makes case in run for state Senate District 12 post

We have to invest more in smaller cities and rural areas or else Atlanta is just going to be overpopulated and it’s going to crumble. I know there are a lot of people living in Atlanta who would like to be living in Albany, to be living in Parrott (but) they didn’t have the opportunities there."

City of Albany scrambling to complete South Carroll Street apartment project

“The city is extremely concerned. We have got to take immediate action to remedy the situation. You don’t want a building sitting vacant. It's going to deteriorate fast."

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