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Albany Panther's first ever beer fest just wrapped up tonight. For 25 bucks beer lovers sampled more than 20 types of beer at the Civic Center and there was plenty of entertainment. Musical acts, suchMore >>
Albany Panther's held their first ever beer fest Saturday night. More >>
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Albany Police held a gospel concert to raise money for their annual community picnic event. Musical artists from around south Georgia performed at the Albany Municipal Auditorium Saturday afternoon.More >>
Albany Police held a gospel concert to raise money for their annual community picnic event.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-05-26 02:30:39 GMT
A Turner County man is now in custody after he had a standoff with deputies for about two hours Saturday evening. Sheriff Andy Hester says deputies were called to the home of Ricky Nelson on CoverdaleMore >>
A man had a standoff with Turner County deputies for about two hours Saturday evening.More >>
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Supporters of a 6-year-old Albany boy battling a serious brain disorder are coming together once more to help with his medical bills. This time, with a Vegas style event. This may seem like a regularMore >>
Supporters of a 6-year-old Albany boy battling a serious brain disorder are coming together once more to help with his medical bills. This time, with a Vegas style event.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:52:02 GMT
A woman is recovering after her SUV was struck by another vehicle, flipping it several times. It happened around 3:15pm Saturday, near the 1500 block of U.S. Highway 19. Officials say John Earley wasMore >>
A woman is recovering after her SUV was struck by another vehicle, flipping it several times.More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) - Dougherty County employees must use a Phoebe Health Partner for all local medical treatment next year, or their insurance won't cover the visit.
In a new deal between the county and Phoebe, county employees will get a 30% discount for using Phoebe Health Partners. That's up from the 18% they get now.
But in the future, if they go outside the network in Dougherty County, they'll have to pay the complete bill on their own. Based on last year's insurance usage, the new plan would have saved the county about $600,000.
"I understand that there's going to be some employees who are going to have to make changes, but you're trying to do the most good for the most people," says County Administrator Richard Crowdis.
Referrals to an out-of-network doctor will still be covered. Employee insurance premiums are also being raised 15% this year. Crowdis says this is the first increase in three years and would have been higher if they had not negotiated a discount with Phoebe.
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