Thursday, May 23 2013 7:30 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:30:38 GMT
Dougherty County Police believe a pair of convenience store smash and grabs may be the work of the same two men. The first smash and grab happened around 2:20 am at the Pit Stop convenience store atMore >>
Dougherty County Police believe two men are behind a smash and grab and a break in at two convenience stores within four miles of each other.More >>
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.
ALBANY, GA (WALB) – In just six months, Dougherty County's deputy EMA director has dropped more than 100 pounds.
Jim Vaught had lap band surgery back in September. Since then, he's lost 106 pounds, going from 457 to 351. He still plans to lose another 150 pounds to get back to an even 200.
Vaught says that may not be too difficult. He says everywhere he goes, people ask him how his weight loss is going and question his eating habits.
He's had to add multiple notches to his belt, and his pants have been taken in several times.
"Well, it's great and the nice thing about it is I notice everyday it's easier to get up and move around," said Vaught. "When I get to the top of the stairs, I'm not winded. I can do things in the yard that I used to enjoy doing, now I can do them again. I'm not winded walking to open up the gate at the end of the driveway, so it's been remarkable as far as feeling the spring in my step again."
Vaught hopes to drop the rest of his weight by September, but admits that his weight loss hasn't continued as rapidly as it began. He says he has been able to exercise more frequently and hopes that helps in his success.
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