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ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has said the state can't afford to expand its already-strained Medicaid program to include 650,000 more residents, but his administration is studying ways otherMore >>
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has said the state can't afford to expand its already-strained Medicaid program to include 650,000 more residents.More >>
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Dougherty County Police say tips called in by WALB News Ten viewers led them to charge a Baconton man for a hit and run over the weekend. Dougherty County Police issued arrest warrants Tuesday for 50More >>
Dougherty County Police say tips called in by WALB News Ten viewers led them to charge a Baconton man for a hit and run over the weekend.More >>
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Downtown Albany will be full of cyclists from all over the Southeast flying through the streets this weekend. The SB&T Bike Race will be held there to kick off the Southeast Regional Series moving throughMore >>
Downtown Albany will be full of cyclists from all over the Southeast flying through the streets this weekend. The SB&T Bike Race will kick off the Southeast Regional Series.More >>
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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 >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) – Patients at Phoebe Putney Hospital got a visit from a couple of furry friends Monday.
Two women with the Delta Society Pet Partners and a pair of loving dogs visited patients to bring smiles to their faces.
The all volunteer group is a human health organization that promotes healing through the human animal bond. Marty Harris is one of the volunteers. She told the story today of a patient who had suffered a stroke, but brightened up when he encountered a dog that reminded him of his old hunting dog.
"My old dog hero walked up to him and put his head in his lap and the gentleman did try to pet him and did try to speak. And that was the first time according to the staff that he had made any attempt to move or to speak," said Marty Harris with Delta Pet Partners.
"And I think it's a wonderful thing because animals give love," said Patient Lenora Wilson.
There are more than 10,000 Pet Partner teams worldwide. Albany teams visit 13 locations in Phoebe and Palmyra, sometimes twice a month. The group says they are always looking for volunteers. For more information visit their website, www.deltasociety.org.
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