Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:46 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:46:50 GMT
Some folks in South Georgia frantically tried to get in touch with loved ones who live near the destruction in Oklahoma. Leesburg's Wendy Mathis has a brother who lives in Oklahoma City and works in BethanyMore >>
Some folks in South Georgia frantically tried to get in touch with loved ones who live near the destruction in Oklahoma.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:38:18 GMT
A concerned citizen is stepping up to help the children who have been devastated by the tornado in Oklahoma. Lee County resident Jyl Goodson says she wants to help bring joy back to the children in Moore,More >>
A concerned citizen is stepping up to help the children who have been devastated by the tornado in Oklahoma.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:01:37 GMT
As kids get out of school, they'll spend more time at the pool. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission 137 children younger than 15 drowned in a pool or spa from Memorial Day through LaborMore >>
As kids get out of school, they'll spend more time at the pool. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission 137 children younger than 15 drowned in a pool or spa from Memorial Day through LaborMore >>
VALDOSTA, GA (WALB) –The wet winter and warm spring caused mosquitoes to come out earlier than usual and start spreading West Nile Virus.
One case has already been reported in Georgia.
Health officials say it's never too early to protect yourself.
They say you should use insect repellant with DEET.
Emptying containers filled with water and staying indoors at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active will also help.
"If you are out at those times try to cover yourself as much as possible I know during the summer it's really hard to do because it's so hot but just try and make sure you do have on long sleeves if possible," said Courtney Sheeley with the South Health District.
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