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 18, 2006
Albany - - A disaster can strike at any moment. Whether there's a tornado, flooding, or chemical leak, government leaders and first responders must work together to bring the situation under control.
That was the message of a disaster declaration workshop today at Darton College. A representative from FEMA outlined the protocal for county leaders to get assistance when there's a disaster.
When Governor Perdue finds a situation severe enough to declare a state of emergency, Georgia Emergency Management Association leaders say the state is ready to respond.
"A catastrophic event that happened in Mississippi, Louisiana, I don't think anyone can be prepared for that, but one of our strengths in Georgia is we have communication already set up. We know who we are and who the other persons are rather than having to make the introductions on the spot. We work together on a day to day basis," says Gary Rice of GEMA.
If a county's damages exceed $700,000, the Federal government can step in with assistance. Gary Rice says instead of contacting the governor's office or a county commissioner for assistance during a possible catastrophe, GEMA should be the first agency notified.
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