Saturday, May 18 2013 11:42 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:42:57 GMT
A Lowndes County man is behind bars after deputies uncovered nearly half a million dollars of marijuana. Deputies responded to a complaint at Jose Sanchez's house on Highway 129 North Friday. AuthoritiesMore >>
A Lowndes County man is behind bars after deputies uncovered nearly half a million dollars of marijuana.
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:42 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:42:03 GMT
Hundreds of people came out to Lake Blackshear Saturday to support law enforcement and the Crisp County Sheriff. It was the first annual pigs in the park event, put on by the Georgia Narcotics Officer'sMore >>
Hundreds of people came out to Lake Blackshear Saturday to support law enforcement and the Crisp County Sheriff.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:47 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:47:12 GMT
Thomasville Police are looking for two men who attempted to rob a store, scaring customers and clerks. Police say they responded to the Dollar General on West Jackson Street around 9:15pm Friday. EmployeesMore >>
Thomasville Police are looking for two men who attempted to rob a store, scaring customers and clerks.
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:59:02 GMT
Dougherty County police are searching for a motorist who hit a pedestrian and then fled the scene. Authorities say it happened around 11pm Friday near the 3900 block of Radium Springs Road. PoliceMore >>
Dougherty County police are searching for a motorist who hit a pedestrian and then fled the scene. More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:58:50 GMT
It's graduation time for high schools in Dougherty County and students are ready to embark on their next journey. 230 graduates received their high school diplomas from Westover Comprehensive High SchoolMore >>
230 graduates received their high school diplomas from Westover Comprehensive High School this Saturday morning.More >>
October 2, 2003
(Savannah-AP) -- A second elementary school student in Savannah, this one at Georgetown Elementary, has been diagnosed with meningitis. Officials are awaiting test results to find out whether it's viral or bacterial.
The school sent home a letter to notify parents. On Tuesday, officials at May Howard Elementary School sent home letters telling parents that a student there has been diagnosed with viral meningitis.
Viral meningitis is less serious than bacterial meningitis, which kills 5 percent to 20 percent of its victims and leaves about a third of its survivors with brain damage.
Viral meningitis is rarely fatal. It has symptoms that last about a week. There's no specific treatment other than bed rest, fluids and pain relievers.
One of the most effective methods of prevention is washing your hands well and often.
Last week, tests showed that two University of Georgia students infected with meningitis have the viral form -- not the deadlier bacterial meningitis.
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