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New details on construction of the new terminal at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport. Construction crews are working on the final touches. Right now, officials are looking at bids for food vendors. TheyMore >>
New details on construction of the new terminal at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport. Construction crews are working on the final touches.More >>
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Supporters of a former Pelham teacher, accused of assaulting his principal, came out Tuesday to support him. They spoke to the Pelham School board saying former Pelham Elementary School teacher BobbyMore >>
Supporters of a former Pelham teacher, accused of assaulting his principal, came out Tuesday to support him.More >>
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Some folks in South Georgia know all too well the destruction a powerful tornado can cause. Back in 2000, a tornado killed 11 people in Camilla. That prompted Mitchell County to become the state's firstMore >>
Some folks in South Georgia know all too well the destruction a powerful tornado can cause. Back in 2000, a tornado killed 11 people in Camilla.More >>
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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 >>
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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 >>
June 11, 2007
Albany -- If your power and phone lines went out during a severe storm, how would you find out if you were in imminent danger?
Dougherty County may soon have a reverse 911 system that will call you when you are in harm's way-- even on your cell phone, and not only for natural disasters like the March 1st tornados.
Here's another example. If there were a chemical spill at the intersection of Jefferson and Pine Avenue, folks who live within a one mile radius would be called and told of the spill, then even given directions for evacuation.
For the first year, the system will cost a little more than $6,000, but EMA Deputy Director Jim Vaught says that's a small price to pay to keep people safe. "Anytime you can protect people and their property that is in harm's way, it would be a great advancement for our community," Vaught said. "It could target specific area, or entire county."
The reverse 911 system can call up to one-thousand people at a time. This system would supplement sirens that are already in place throughout the city.
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