Friday, May 24 2013 2:41 PM EDT2013-05-24 18:41:34 GMT
The 2013 Atlantic Hurricane season will officially start June 1st and experts are calling for an above average season that could be just as bad, if not worse, than last year. WALB News Tens Cade FowlerMore >>
WALB News Tens Cade Fowler has more on the predictions and why south Georgians need to be prepared.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 1:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:27:27 GMT
OGDEN, Utah (AP) - Authorities say an Army veteran charged with killing a police officer and wounding five others in a shootout during a marijuana raid has been found dead hanging in a jail cell.More >>
OGDEN, Utah (AP) - Authorities say an Army veteran charged with killing a police officer and wounding five others in a shootout during a marijuana raid has been found dead hanging in a jail cell.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 1:15 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:15:08 GMT
The Albany Dougherty County Post of the American Legion will be on the lawn of the Albany Mall Saturday morning at 8:00 to erect 122 white crosses. They are there to represent the men and women fromMore >>
The Albany Dougherty County Post of the American Legion will be on the lawn of the Albany Mall Saturday morning at 8:00 to erect 122 white crosses. More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 12:30 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:30:17 GMT
Criminals went to the back door of a house on South Street in Thomasville, and burst their way inside on Wednesday night. Police say they took several hundred dollars worth of electronics and a YamahaMore >>
Criminals went to the back door of a house on South Street in Thomasville, and burst their way inside on Wednesday night. Police say they took several hundred dollars worth of electronics and a Yamaha four-wheeler, and made a clean getaway.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:30:13 GMT
Information from GA Pundit- Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield soldiers began Memorial Day observances Thursday. Several Gold Star Families - who like the Bookers have lost a family member to conflictMore >>
Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield soldiers began Memorial Day observances Thursday. In 2013, Georgia lost 26 armed services members who gave their lives for us and their names were read in the State Capitol as part of our observance of Memorial Day.More >>
To some crime pays; when long lines at the unemployment office don't. "That's actually what we call the net payoff to crime," said Economics Professor at Darton College Aaron Johnson.
A study done by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta explains his point. "There's the punishment to doing crime and getting caught. Then there's the benefit of doing crime and getting the spoils from it," said Johnson.
The study found criminals are paid higher when punishments are low. But when the punishment is equal the pay drops.
"There's a hidden cost there. If you commit crime it becomes much more difficult for you to make a living later," said Johnson.
Albany Police say, crooks have given excuses of hunger, or need as the reason why they robbed. "When there's less job opportunities, now doing illegal activity becomes more attractive," he said.
So will bringing in more jobs make the community a safer place? "When you bring jobs in, that's going to increase your tax space. With the increase, you can hire more law enforcement," said Johnson.
To view the net pay off to crime study click HERE.
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