Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:38 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:38:22 GMT
There are at least 42 children in Dougherty County that have been diagnosed with diabetes. The Albany YMCA and the Phoebe Medical Center are hoping to halt that number by hosting Camp Fit and FWD to helpMore >>
There are at least 42 children in Dougherty County that have been diagnosed with diabetes. The Albany YMCA and the Phoebe Medical Center are hoping to halt that number by hosting Camp Fit and FWD to helpMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:33 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:33:17 GMT
Albany Police Investigators are gathering clues from a 'hole in the wall' burglary at the Brothers Package Store at 1101 Newton Road. Someone broke through a concrete wall about 3:30AM. InvestigatorsMore >>
Someone broke through an AC duct system about 3:30AM, and stole liquor and money.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:52 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:52:11 GMT
The chief judge of Dougherty County's Superior Court opened an East Albany summer reading program Tuesday morning. Dozens of excited kids listened as Judge Willie Lockette read books to them. It was theMore >>
Dozens of excited kids listened as Judge Willie Lockette read books to them. It was the kickoff of the 14th annual Reading Under The Big Top Summer Camp.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:43:38 GMT
Albany city leaders may come to the rescue of one of the city's major attractions. Today, city commissioners tentatively approved a $150,000 request for Flint RiverQuarium, a facility they describe asMore >>
Albany city leaders may come to the rescue of one of the city's major attractions. Today, city commissioners tentatively approved a $150,000 request for Flint RiverQuarium, a facility they describe as a valuable asset. More >>
September 11, 2007
Camilla- An elderly Camilla woman remains in intensive care recovering from West Nile virus. It's the second case in south Georgia in the last two weeks.
Health officials have confirmed 18 cases in Georgia including an 82-year-old woman in Camilla, a man in Albany, and a person in Tift County.
They worry there may be more cases out there, but those infected may not realize it's West Nile.
"About 80 percent of those infected will exhibit no symptoms of West Nile Virus. About 19 to 20 percent will show mild symptoms, like flu like symptoms and less than one percent will actually have the severe complications, altered mental status, paralysis, extreme weakness meningitis type symptoms and even death," said Dr. Jacqueline Grant, Southwest Georgia Public Health District Director.
The danger could get worse with rain in the forecast. Those at most risk, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems need to protect themselves against mosquito bites. The Dougherty County Health Department will hold a workshop on West Nile Wednesday night at 6:00 p.m.
Ways to reduce the risk of infection from West Nile Virus include:
Avoid outdoor activity when mosquitoes are most active - at dawn and dusk
Cover exposed skin if you must be outside
Use insect repellent with active ingredients such as DEET, oil or lemon eucalyptus or picaridin
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