Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:01 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:01:27 GMT
Animal shelters and organizations across Georgia are getting a boost from grants totaling $125,000. Department of Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black made the announcement Wednesday.More >>
Animal shelters and organizations across Georgia are getting a boost from grants totaling $125,000. Department of Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black made the announcement Wednesday that the Spay and NeuterMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:45:10 GMT
The Albany Police Depart is engaged in a recruitment campaign to get its officer corps up to full strength. APD is budgeted for 214 officers, and right now is about 20 officers short of that level, andMore >>
The Albany Police Depart is engaged in a recruitment campaign to get its officer corps up to full strength. APD offers the training program for people who do not already have POST certification. Starting salary for a rookie officer is over $33,000 annually.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:37 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:37:47 GMT
Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop is joining more than forty members of congress who are asking the United States Postal Service to keep postal processing facilities open until spring 2014.More >>
Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop is joining more than forty members of congress who are asking the United States Postal Service to keep postal processing facilities open until spring 2014.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:52 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:52:19 GMT
An Albany man is trying to get his stolen property returned, after it was taken from his Cumberland Lane home Tuesday, and his camera got a partial look at the culprits. He said that two people brokeMore >>
An Albany man is trying to get his stolen property returned, after it was taken from his Cumberland Lane home Tuesday, and his camera got a partial look at the culprits.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:15 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:15:46 GMT
Information from Flowers Foods- Prior to the Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) annual shareholders meeting today, the company's board of directors declared a three-for-two split of the company's stock by meansMore >>
Flowers foods announces three-for-two stock split and increases annual dividend rate at shareholders meeting...More >>
DECATUR COUNTY, GA (WALB) – Decatur County is seeing an increase in car accidents caused by deer.
Authorities there warn people to slow down and drive at or under the speed limit, especially between dusk and dawn when deer are most active near roadways.
They say by slowing down you may spot a deer earlier and be able to avoid severe swerves that may flip your vehicle.
"If you're driving down the road at night and you see the reflection of an animal's eyes, you know they're going to light up and you'll see them," explains Rick Ashley, a Decatur County Sheriff's Deputy.
"It's going to be some type of animal, whether it's a dog, deer, cat or fox, just take it as a warning to slow down and focus as far as your headlights will let you go."
Authorities also say it's a good idea to always wear your seat belt in case you are involved in a collision with a deer. Besides preventing you from being thrown from your vehicle, it's the law.
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