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Both the Biden administration and Congress moved Wednesday to try to relieve a national infant formula shortage, as the White House invoked the Defense Production Act and the U.S. House approved $28 million for the Food and Drug Administration.

The latest on the baby formula shortage

by Jennifer Shutt | Georgia Recorder and Jacob Fischler | Georgia RecorderMay 19, 2022June 23, 2022

The Albany Police Department has arrested a suspect in several break-ins and shoplifting incidents in the Albany area.

Crime

Suspect arrested in Albany crime spree

by Thom ChandlerMay 13, 2022May 13, 2022

The weather in Georgia is about to warm up in a big way, and AccuWeather forecasters expect temperatures to climb well into the 70s, 80s and even 90 F in a few locations.

Early March will feel more like May in Georgia

by AccuWeatherMarch 3, 2022September 24, 2023

Burglary -- defined as the unlawful entry of a structure, such as a home or business, to commit a theft or felony -- is the most serious nonviolent offense tracked by the FBI. There were just over 1 million burglaries were reported in the United States in 2020, the largest share of which were committed in residential properties, more often during the day than at night.

Georgia By The Numbers

This part of Georgia has one of the highest burglary rates in the nation

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareJanuary 19, 2022September 24, 2023

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Georgia By The Numbers

These two Georgia cities are the worst for college graduates to find a job

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareDecember 23, 2021September 24, 2023

ALBANY -- Police are investigating the death of a 30-year-old man who was found in a wooded area near Whispering Pine Road.

Body found in woods near Albany

by Thom ChandlerDecember 10, 2021December 10, 2021

Health insurance form with dollars and stethoscope

Biden’s Build Back Better plan called a ‘game changer’ for Georgia’s uninsured

by Andy Miller | GHNNovember 29, 2021September 24, 2023

The U.S. violent crime rate -- an annual, population-adjusted measure of cases of rape, robbery, aggravated assault, and homicide -- climbed by 5% in 2020. The increase was driven by a rise in aggravated assault and, most notably, a historic 29% surge in homicides that made 2020 the deadliest year in the United States since the mid-1990s.

Georgia By The Numbers

Albany and Macon are among the most dangerous U.S. metro areas

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareNovember 11, 2021September 24, 2023

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Crime

GBI reports largest meth seizure in Lee County

by Thom ChandlerNovember 1, 2021September 24, 2023

ALBANY -- The man suspected of shooting at several Albany State University band members was sentenced to prison, according to the Albany Police Department.

Crime

Suspect in Albany State band shooting gets jail time

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2021September 24, 2023

homeless man, beggar, poverty

Georgia By The Numbers

This city has the most extreme poverty in Georgia

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareSeptember 22, 2021September 24, 2023

ALBANY -- The Albany Police Department’s Criminal Investigative Bureau is looking for 22-year-old Montravious Clark.

Crime

Police search for man accused of shooting girlfriend in front of a child

by Crime ReportsSeptember 2, 2021September 2, 2021

ALBANY -- A 17-year-old boy was booked into the Dougherty County Jail around 2 a.m. this morning and was charged with Homicide by Vehicle 1st Degree, Reckless Driving, and Racing.

Crime

17-year-old Georgia boy charged with homicide by vehicle

by Crime ReportsAugust 14, 2021August 14, 2021

ALBANY -- A 9-year-old child was shot in the head and killed Sunday night while sleeping in his bed. The child was the victim of an apparent drive-by shooting, according to police.

Crime

9-year-old Georgia boy shot to death while sleeping in his bed

by Thom ChandlerAugust 9, 2021September 24, 2023

Crop man putting medical mask on face of ethnic child

Dougherty County reinstates mask mandate

by Thom ChandlerJuly 29, 2021July 30, 2021

The Albany Police Department has arrested 17-year old Ryheam Thompson on several charges including murder and aggravated assault.

Crime

17-year-old charged with murder of 19-year-old in Albany

by Thom ChandlerJune 26, 2021June 26, 2021

Albany Police shot and killed a suspect in a shooting case who police say returned to the crime scene and fired at officers.

Crime

GBI: Albany police kill suspect who fired shots at officers

by Thom ChandlerMay 21, 2021September 24, 2023

ALBANY -- Police in Albany are searching for a man suspected of firing several shots and injuring one person during an apartment shooting on April 23.

Crime

Albany police search for suspect in April shooting

by Thom ChandlerMay 20, 2021May 20, 2021