Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:25:17 GMT
A young man in Moultrie is turning to you for help after suffering from a rare flesh eating bacteria. Michael Hobgood suffered a cut on his thumb while shooting a gun at an area pond. The condition ofMore >>
A young man in Moultrie is turning to you for help after suffering from a rare flesh eating bacteria. Michael Hobgood suffered a cut on his thumb while shooting a gun at an area pond. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:24:00 GMT
Sherwood Baptist Church is inviting all children to join its Backyard Bible club. The club runs from 10-noon until Friday.Church members assist the children in worship and bible study.The camp is heldMore >>
Sherwood Baptist Church is inviting all children to join its Backyard Bible club. The club runs from 10-noon until Friday.Church members assist the children in worship and bible study.The camp is heldMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:04:37 GMT
Dan McCarthy, AHA Executive Director, stands before city commissioners during Tuesday's Meeting
An Albany Housing Authority plan to revitalize a central Albany neighborhood gets a stamp of approval from city leaders. Commissioners approved a resolution of support for the plan to transform McIntoshMore >>
An Albany Housing Authority plan to revitalize a central Albany neighborhood gets a stamp of approval from city leaders. Commissioners approved a resolution of support for the plan to transform McIntosh Homes into a thriving mixed income community called "The Oaks at North Intown".More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:52:43 GMT
Flying a model airplane within Albany's city limits could soon be outlawed because of privacy concerns. Tuesday, City Commissioner Roger Marietta proposed an ordinance to ban the aircraft because ofMore >>
Flying a model airplane within Albany's city limits could soon be outlawed because of privacy concerns. Tuesday, City Commissioner Roger Marietta proposed an ordinance to ban the aircraft because of their ability to take photographs from above.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:43:40 GMT
South Georgia law enforcers get specialized training in dealing with domestic violence victims. The Georgia Commission on Family Violence reports the Peach State is tenth in the nation for domestic violenceMore >>
Georgia is tenth in the nation in the rate of domestic violence deaths, and the Commission on Family Violence is training law enforcement to help victims.More >>
May 11, 2004
Albany -- When you pass an emergency vehicle, you must move over one lane from them, or it could cost you. Georgia law enforcers are starting to get serious about what they call the "move over law."
A police officer pulls over a car on the side of the roadway. Lt. Leonard Bell said "Partially the officer and the vehicle are on the road, and that can pose a significant threat."
Now Georgia law says passing motorists are required to move over one complete lane to keep the officer and pulled-over vehicle safe. Lt. Bell said, "If the driver can not move over for reasons of traffic or safety, that driver must be prepared to stop."
We staged this stop and notice the cars do not move over a lane but drive next to the officer. This is a violation, and Lt. Bell says they will start ticketing drivers soon.
Lt. Bell said, "It's at least a 500 dollar fine, and that's enough to catch most people attention."
Studies have shown that some drivers fixate on emergency vehicles flashing lights, and drift into them. Officers hope the "Move Over Law" will help. "it's all about saving lives."
The Move over law went into effect in Georgia in July 2003. Police Officers and state patrol want you to understand to move over one lane for everyone's safety.
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