Saturday, May 18 2013 12:48 PM EDT2013-05-18 16:48:01 GMT
The family of an Albany teenager who died on Friday, isn't sure how they'll pay for her funeral. 16-year old Keyanna Lang died from a heart condition. Due to her illness the family couldn't keep lifeMore >>
The family of an Albany teenager who died on Friday, isn't sure how they'll pay for her funeral.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-05-18 12:00:09 GMT
In its effort to hire 10,000 new employees in May, Dollar General will host a career fair at Dollar General located at 2017 N Slappey Blvd. in Albany, Ga. on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.More >>
The event is held as part of the major retailer's effort to hire 10,000 new employees in May...More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:58:09 GMT
A student-led effort to help cancer survivors ended up being a big success at a Lee County School. Friday students at Twin Oaks elementary school donated the proceeds from their effort to the Cancer CoalitionMore >>
A student-led effort to help cancer survivors ended up being a big success at a Lee County School. Friday students at Twin Oaks elementary school donated the proceeds from their effort to the Cancer Coalition of Southwest Georgia.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:44:12 GMT
Furloughs for Marine Corps Logistics Base workers could start in less than two months. About 2,000 workers at the Albany base will have to take up to 11 unpaid days off in the next fiscal year that startsMore >>
Furloughs for Marine Corps Logistics Base workers could start in less than two months.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:43:28 GMT
The Rat Pack came back to Albany Friday night. Sinatra and Friends performed at Doublegate Country Club to raise money for the Albany Symphony Association. The guys who play the roles of Frank Sinatra,More >>
People danced the night away to Frank Sinatra tunes.More >>
June 15, 2006
Tifton -- A south Georgia hospital is taking extra steps to make sure newborn babies and their mothers make it home together.
Tift Regional Hospital started its Safe Arms programs this month. Each newborn baby and the mother receive an electronic bracelet that is matched in the hospital's security system.
Anytime a baby gets outside of its allowed area, the bracelet will make a buzz sound to inform hospital staff something is wrong.
[CG=5000-Stacey Beckham/Tift Regional Hospital;] [OUTQ=certain areas] (("Before in most places you had doors locked and you had to be id badged in and out, it was that sort of safety mechanism. Now with these little bands, there are perimeters set up so that the children can not be taken out of certain areas," says Hospital Spokesperson
We contacted other hospitals in the area, but none really have features quite like this one. Phoebe upgraded it's security equipment last year with cameras and monitors to watch anyone coming near the newborn babies.
Archbold Hospital in Thomasville uses barcoded armbands for parents. Their armbands have to be scanned in order to have access to newborns.
South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta secures the infant area by locking all hallways and requiring nurses to approve anyone entering the newborn areas.
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