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By JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press BERLIN (AP) - Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs asMore >>
Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs as narrowly targeted efforts that have saved lives and thwarted at least 50 terror threats.More >>
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Visitors paddling through south Georgia enjoyed a street party in their honor tonight.They gathered in downtown Camilla.Several hundred canoeists and kayakers are taking part in Paddle Georgia 2013. It'sMore >>
Visitors paddling through south Georgia enjoyed a street party in their honor tonight.They gathered in downtown Camilla.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:34 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:34:01 GMT
Some central Albany eyesores are coming down to make way for what leaders hope will be a thriving mixed-income community.The Albany Housing Authority is still working on a plan that could bring up to 30-millionMore >>
Some central Albany eyesores are coming down to make way for what leaders hope will be a thriving mixed-income community.More >>
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Five months after the mysterious murder of a Coffee County woman, people gathered Tuesday night in Douglas to remember her and to launch a community effort to make sure her case isn't forgotten. FriendsMore >>
People gather to bring attention to one of many unsolved murders of women in Coffee County.More >>
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 >>
July 13, 2005
Thomasville-- Health Department officials assure the Thomasville School System that a student's case of tuberculosis is a rare occurrence in the area.
Officials are trying to make sure no one else at the school contracted the illness as well. They're stressing that the student did not catch TB at school. He went to the health department on his own accord, where he tested positive for the respiratory disease. Health Department officials then notified Thomasville High School simply because the boy is a student there. They will not comment on his age or name.
School officials say that it's very unlikely any other students or staff members contracted TB. To be on the safe side, they're offering testing at the Thomas County health department next Tuesday and Friday. "Any of the screenings that will be conducted, and follow up screenings, are free, no charge to the students and faculty that are screened. This is a voluntary type of service," says Thomasville Schools spokeswoman Cheryl Hay.
School officials add that testing is not necessary for people who do not receive a notification letter. TB is treatable. The last case in Thomas' area was reported about six months ago in Colquitt County.
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