Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:46 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:46:50 GMT
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 >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:38:18 GMT
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 >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:01:37 GMT
As kids get out of school, they'll spend more time at the pool. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission 137 children younger than 15 drowned in a pool or spa from Memorial Day through LaborMore >>
As kids get out of school, they'll spend more time at the pool. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission 137 children younger than 15 drowned in a pool or spa from Memorial Day through LaborMore >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) –The Governor's Office of Highway Safety awarded the Dougherty County HEAT Unit a grant for $15,700 to keep the HEAT officers on the roads for another year. They target drunk drivers, speeders, and people not wearing their seat belts, giving tickets and making arrests to save lives.
Dougherty County Police Lt. Thomas Jackson said "That's the biggest reason behind the unit. If they know somebody is out there to enforce these speeding, DUI, and seatbelt laws, then they are going to think twice about doing it."
Last year crashes caused by impaired drivers that caused injuries or deaths decreased 36% in Dougherty County.
Speed-related crashes dropped 65%.
HEAT officers remind you they will be out this Halloween weekend. So slow down and get a designated driver if you plan to drink.
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