Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:26 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:26:38 GMT
If you're traveling this Memorial Day Weekend, you may notice you're paying about the same at the pump as last year. AAA says the average gas price in Georgia right now is about $3.46 a gallon. That'sMore >>
If you're traveling this Memorial Day Weekend, you may notice you're paying about the same at the pump as last year.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:46 GMT
Looks like will have great weather for Memorial Day weekend and DNR Rangers are preparing for big crowds on Lake Blackshear. Rangers expect a large number of boaters all weekend. They say they will strictlyMore >>
Looks like will have great weather for Memorial Day weekend and DNR Rangers are preparing for big crowds on Lake Blackshear.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:14 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:14:04 GMT
A Cordele woman and her father are leading an effort to send clothes and other supplies to tornado victims in Moore, Oklahoma. Not only are a lot of people already donating items, but people are chippingMore >>
A Cordele woman and her father are leading an effort to send clothes and other supplies to tornado victims in Moore, Oklahoma.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:20:52 GMT
The Lee County Sheriff's Department is now working with the Albany Crime stoppers. The Lee County Sheriff's Department asked to join the Albany Crime-stoppers program. The Sheriff's Department believesMore >>
The Lee County Sheriff's Department is now working with the Albany Crime stoppers. The Lee County Sheriff's Department asked to join the Albany Crime-stoppers program. The Sheriff's Department believes it will be a helpful tool in closing some cases.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:08 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:08:36 GMT
How would you save your pets life if a tornado touched down here in South Georgia? Tuesday's tornado ripped through Oklahoma taking 24 lives, and today families are still searching for their belongingsMore >>
How would you save your pets life if a tornado touched down here in South Georgia? Tuesday's tornado ripped through Oklahoma taking 24 lives, and today families are still searching for their belongings and pets that were lost during the storm More >>
VALDOSTA, GA (WALB) - The most common problem with these tropical systems produce here in South Georgia is flooding.
South Georgia organizations are preparing for the strong winds and heavy rains that hurricanes or tropical storms could bring to the area.
"We want to make sure we give our system as much capacity as we possibly can ahead of any pending storm such as what we got last summer," said John Whitehead of Valdosta Public Works.
To prepare, Valdosta's Public Works Crews lower water in detention ponds. They also clear debris from low lying areas and storm drains in an effort to prevent flooding.
"There always needs to be a high alert, an alert factor involved in your community," said Terri Whitlock of the Valdosta Red Cross. "That's where listening to the radio or tracking on the website is important even though we're not in Florida it can affect us here in Georgia. "
The local emergency management agency updates organizations on potential storms. Organizations are in contact all with one another frequently to be sure they're sending the same message to the community.
Disaster does not discriminate says the Red Cross and the most important thing you can do is educate yourself and your family.
The Red Cross also recommends getting a kit and making a plan in case the need to evacuate arises.
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