Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:46 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:46:50 GMT
Some folks in South Georgia frantically tried to get in touch with loved ones who live near the destruction in Oklahoma. Leesburg's Wendy Mathis has a brother who lives in Oklahoma City and works in BethanyMore >>
Some folks in South Georgia frantically tried to get in touch with loved ones who live near the destruction in Oklahoma.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:38:18 GMT
A concerned citizen is stepping up to help the children who have been devastated by the tornado in Oklahoma. Lee County resident Jyl Goodson says she wants to help bring joy back to the children in Moore,More >>
A concerned citizen is stepping up to help the children who have been devastated by the tornado in Oklahoma.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:01:37 GMT
As kids get out of school, they'll spend more time at the pool. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission 137 children younger than 15 drowned in a pool or spa from Memorial Day through LaborMore >>
As kids get out of school, they'll spend more time at the pool. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission 137 children younger than 15 drowned in a pool or spa from Memorial Day through LaborMore >>
May 17, 2006
Albany -- Albany leaders are putting pressure on people who owe the city money. The City must write off nearly a half-million dollars in bad debt this year. Most of that debt comes from the demolition of dilapidated properties.
Many times, the owners can't be found for years, leaving the city to pay for demolition.
But City Manager Alfred Lott says that doesn't mean the city's not going to continue to try to collect the money.
He's implementing a more aggressive collection system. "How do we collect money? We use a collection agency. We attach those costs onto tax bills. Any available method will we use to get our money back."
In the case of dilapidated properties, the city flags the owner's information so if he ever tries to do government business, like getting a car tag or paying taxes, the city can located the owner and force him to pay up.
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