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 >>
February 11, 2005
Albany-- Cold and flu cases are surging in South Georgia. And, district health officials are confirm the first flu cases of the season. The nursing supervisor at Albany Internal Medicine says they've treated four patients with the flu this week, the first of the season.
She says many more patients are complaining of hacking coughs and congestion. Upper respiratory infections and the flu can't be treated with antibiotics. So the best remedy is rest and over-the-counter symptom relievers.
Here are some warning signs that tell you, you need to see a doctor. "If they have severe symptoms like chest pain or a fever over 101. If the sickness lasts more than 7 days, they're aching, their low grade fever persists, and a cough they can't seem to shake," said Registered Nurse Gwen Spivey.
Influenza is now widespread in 16 states. Some states -- including Tennessee and Texas -- closed schools. In Tennessee, 19 school districts shut their doors because of the flu and related illnesses.
The best way to prevent a cold or the flu is to wash your hands often. Also, if you're sick, don't go to work or school because the illnesses are very contagious.
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