Saturday, May 18 2013 11:42 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:42:57 GMT
A Lowndes County man is behind bars after deputies uncovered nearly half a million dollars of marijuana. Deputies responded to a complaint at Jose Sanchez's house on Highway 129 North Friday. AuthoritiesMore >>
A Lowndes County man is behind bars after deputies uncovered nearly half a million dollars of marijuana.
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:42 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:42:03 GMT
Hundreds of people came out to Lake Blackshear Saturday to support law enforcement and the Crisp County Sheriff. It was the first annual pigs in the park event, put on by the Georgia Narcotics Officer'sMore >>
Hundreds of people came out to Lake Blackshear Saturday to support law enforcement and the Crisp County Sheriff.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:47 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:47:12 GMT
Thomasville Police are looking for two men who attempted to rob a store, scaring customers and clerks. Police say they responded to the Dollar General on West Jackson Street around 9:15pm Friday. EmployeesMore >>
Thomasville Police are looking for two men who attempted to rob a store, scaring customers and clerks.
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:59:02 GMT
Dougherty County police are searching for a motorist who hit a pedestrian and then fled the scene. Authorities say it happened around 11pm Friday near the 3900 block of Radium Springs Road. PoliceMore >>
Dougherty County police are searching for a motorist who hit a pedestrian and then fled the scene. More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:58:50 GMT
It's graduation time for high schools in Dougherty County and students are ready to embark on their next journey. 230 graduates received their high school diplomas from Westover Comprehensive High SchoolMore >>
230 graduates received their high school diplomas from Westover Comprehensive High School this Saturday morning.More >>
October 21, 2002
Albany -- To avoid the danger of a fire in your home, fire fighters are asking you to have your heater serviced now, before you turn it on. Gas companies are busy making service calls these days.
It's time to check pilot lights and heating units. That spark in your heating system after a long summer of inactivity could be deadly. Fire fighters are urging you to examine your heating system now, before the cold weather sets in.
Assistant Chief James Carswell of the Albany Fire Department said "Dust gathers in your heater burners like anywhere in your house. When you fire it off, you are going to get that smoke odor, and if you go ahead and do it, while you are awake, and anticipating it. It's not such a shock in the middle of the night."
After you turn on your heater, there could be problems that spark a fire, or make you fear one. Fire fighters know it's better to be safe than sorry.
Carswell said "A heater that's not properly maintained can be the ignition factor in a fire." Also check fireplaces and wood stoves for creosote build up in the chimney. That can also spark a fire that could destroy your home. Fire fighters urge you to check now, and be safe from heartache later.
Fire fighters also urge you to put a smoke detector on every floor of your home. Check the batteries in yours every few months.
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