Monday, May 20 2013 6:57 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:57:18 GMT
It will soon be more expensive to dump garbage at the Dougherty county landfill. County Commissioners unanimously approved a 2.9% increase in landfill tipping fees Monday. The Solid Waste director saidMore >>
It will soon be more expensive to dump garbage at the Dougherty county landfill. County Commissioners unanimously approved a 2.9% increase in landfill tipping fees Monday. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:47 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:47:56 GMT
Dougherty County Commissioners during Monday's meeting
A summer program for kids won't get any money from Dougherty County this year. Monday, County Commissioners denied a request for $15,000 for the National Youth Sports Program. The city also denied aMore >>
A summer program for kids won't get any money from Dougherty County this year. Monday, County Commissioners denied a request for $15,000 for the National Youth Sports Program. The city also denied a request from the group.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:45:38 GMT
Many local governments in South Georgia begin their meetings with prayer. That practice is now being examined by the Supreme Court after an appeals court found that a New York town violated the constitution.More >>
Many local governments in South Georgia begin their meetings with prayer. That practice is now being examined by the Supreme Court after an appeals court found that a New York town violated the constitution. Leaders in our area say they'll continue with their traditions until they're instructed otherwise.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:42:02 GMT
An Early County store owner may be alive tonight because of a jammed gun. Two gunmen rushed into the Petro convenience store in Damascus last night at closing time. They beat up the owner and tried toMore >>
An Early County store owner may be alive tonight because of a jammed gun. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:26:22 GMT
Some everyday heroes are being honored for their lifesaving work. Dougherty County Commissioners proclaimed the week of May 19-25 as Emergency Medical Services week Monday. It's a small way to thank theMore >>
Some everyday heroes are being honored for their lifesaving work. Dougherty County Commissioners proclaimed the week of May 19th through the 25th as Emergency Medical Services week. More >>
October 3, 2006
Albany- Representatives one of Albany's biggest industries urged Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Board members to allow more competition in south Georgia in an effort to lower health care costs.
Vince Falcione, the President of the Coalition for Affordable and Competitive Healthcare, or CACH, told board members their health care costs continue to skyrocket. CACH urged board member to reconsider their exclusivity agreements that prevent many south Georgia employees from seeking treatment anywhere other than Phoebe. Falcione also asked the hospital to allow more competition, but board members say they feel it's already a competitive market.
"The community hospital is in a different position than so many other providers, as a community hospital we have to serve the indigents so what we have, we have a much higher cost capacity issue where we're running 24 hours a day, running an emergency center trying to compete with some who are running, maybe a lab operation," said John Phillips, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Board Chairman.
The Albany-Dougherty Chamber of Commerce, City and County are accepting bids to have a third independent party review south Georgia's health care costs. Bids are due by the weeks end.
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