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 >>
Congress will vote Monday night on a deficit cutting plan that would keep the federal government from defaulting on its debt at midnight.
There is still resistance from some Democrats and some Republicans to the agreement worked out over the weekend between the President and congressional leaders. House and Senate leaders have been meeting all day with rank-and-file members to promote the package and ensure votes.
Many south Georgians say this shouldn't have come down to the last minute.
"I figured something would get worked out, it's a bunch of grown ups acting like children if you ask me," said Jeff Spence, a concerned citizen.
The legislation would slice more than $2 trillion from federal spending over a decade and permit the nation's $14.3 trillion borrowing cap to increase another $2.4 trillion. Many worry the fighting over this issue isn't finished and will continue next election year.
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