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Jurors heard closing arguments Wednesday afternoon in the aggravated assault trial of three South Georgia men charged with beating a man in the parking lot of a northwest Albany club. Prosecutors sayMore >>
Prosecutors say three men beat a man in an Albany club parking lot so fiercely they fractured his skull.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:24 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:24:32 GMT
Dougherty County Police are investigating a rash of entering auto thefts in the West region of the county. They hope you can identify one suspected thief caught on camera. Take a look at the young manMore >>
Dougherty County Police are looking for a young man captured on surveillance video using a stolen debit card.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:58:07 GMT
Teachers and parents have new resources to help kids deal with major issues such as bullying, depression, and obesity. Now kids and educators have the power to make a difference. Officials with Phoebe'sMore >>
Teachers and parents have new resources to help kids deal with major issues such as bullying, depression, and obesity. Now kids and educators have the power to make a difference. Officials with Phoebe's Network of Trust highlighted those resources at a special luncheon Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:45:46 GMT
Crews are working to finish installing the solar panels.
In just a few months the city of Ashburn will be one of the only cities in the country to have their water system primarily powered by solar panels. It's a project that will save the city thousands of dollars.More >>
In just a few months the city of Ashburn will be one of the only cities in the country to have their water system primarily powered by solar panels. It's a project that will save the city thousands of dollars.More >>
December 27, 2006
Albany-- Emergency rooms have been slammed this season because of holiday injuries and illnesses.
Just yesterday, the day after Christmas, Palmyra Medical Center's emergency room saw about 25 percent more patients than usual. Doctors blame much of the increase on flu symptoms but there are other reasons.
People show up at the hospital because their primary care physician offices may be closed and a lot of people have holiday accidents.
"You see somebody cut their finger carving the Christmas turkey and the usual stuff but mostly this is a time of year when you see the cults of flu and sniffles," said Dr. Walter.
Dr. Walter says he expects to see another rush this weekend as people celebrate the New Year with alcohol. He warns everyone not to drink and drive to prevent life-threatening trips to the ER.
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