Friday, May 24 2013 1:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:27:27 GMT
OGDEN, Utah (AP) - Authorities say an Army veteran charged with killing a police officer and wounding five others in a shootout during a marijuana raid has been found dead hanging in a jail cell.More >>
OGDEN, Utah (AP) - Authorities say an Army veteran charged with killing a police officer and wounding five others in a shootout during a marijuana raid has been found dead hanging in a jail cell.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 1:15 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:15:08 GMT
The Albany Dougherty County Post of the American Legion will be on the lawn of the Albany Mall Saturday morning at 8:00 to erect 122 white crosses. They are there to represent the men and women fromMore >>
The Albany Dougherty County Post of the American Legion will be on the lawn of the Albany Mall Saturday morning at 8:00 to erect 122 white crosses. More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 12:30 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:30:17 GMT
Criminals went to the back door of a house on South Street in Thomasville, and burst their way inside on Wednesday night. Police say they took several hundred dollars worth of electronics and a YamahaMore >>
Criminals went to the back door of a house on South Street in Thomasville, and burst their way inside on Wednesday night. Police say they took several hundred dollars worth of electronics and a Yamaha four-wheeler, and made a clean getaway.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:30:13 GMT
Information from GA Pundit- Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield soldiers began Memorial Day observances Thursday. Several Gold Star Families - who like the Bookers have lost a family member to conflictMore >>
Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield soldiers began Memorial Day observances Thursday. In 2013, Georgia lost 26 armed services members who gave their lives for us and their names were read in the State Capitol as part of our observance of Memorial Day.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:01 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:01:21 GMT
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Legal woes are piling up for the leader of Georgia's Democratic Party. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports (http://bit.ly/199UTSo) that a lawsuit filed in Gwinnett CountyMore >>
A lawsuit filed in Gwinnett County this week accuses Mike Berlon of failing to distribute nearly $1 million from a trust he created for a friend and his son.More >>
January 5, 2005
Albany- The American Cancer Society is teaming up with the Dougherty County Health Department to offer a Freshstart class for those who want to quit smoking. The four part series will last one hour each and teach people ways to deal with the psychological and physical strain associated with quitting smoking.
According to the American Cancer Society, smoking usually starts at an early age and continues throughout adulthood, if it is not stopped. For young people who live with smokers, second-hand smoke can prove detrimental to their health.
Second-hand smoke leads to cancers and other diseases that can kill. Marilyn Fowler of the American Cancer Society suggests, "The only way to live a healthy life is to quit smoking. That's why it is important to just say "no" and follow tips that help."
Some tips offered include: drinking plenty of water, or replacing the smoking habit with another habit, like exercise or a hobby.
Other tips for smokers who want to quit include: surrounding yourself with non-smokers and if you have to have something in your hand, hold cinnamon sticks or toothpicks to occupy that desire.
For more information on how to quit smoking or register for the class, contact the American Cancer Society at 229-446-1073 or Dougherty County Health Department at 229-430-6200.
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