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 >>
The Georgia Department of Human Services is alerting seniors about potential Medicare scams.
Elder abuse is one of the most under-reported crimes.
Scammers may offer bogus products or services, pretend to be federal officials or insurance company representatives or even set up fake health screenings to steal Medicare numbers.
Recipients should check their Medicare summary notices to make sure there is no unusual activity.
And seniors need to make sure they guard their personal information such as social security, Medicare and credit card numbers.
"Do not use your debit cards on the Internet, I would strongly urge no one to use their debit cards on the Internet. It can be very dangerous and they can access all of your bank accounts if the wrong people get a whole of your debit card numbers," said Capt. Craig Dodd.
Common scams include Medicare Arthritis Kits that don't really exist and offers to help the elderly apply for Medicare issued checks.
If you have a question about whether something is a scam, don't hesitate to call law officers.
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