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Demetria Porter, charged with causing the death of Ja' Kavion Davis, appeared before a judge at the Dougherty County jail this morning to hear the charges against her. She is charged with cruelty to aMore >>
Demetria Porter, charged with causing the death of Ja' Kavion Davis, appeared before a judge at the Dougherty County jail this morning to hear the charges against her.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:45 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:45:09 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) - About 100 soldiers are scheduled to return to Fort Benning in Georgia after a nine-month deployment to Afghanistan. The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reports (http://bit.ly/17WfBX4) thatMore >>
About 100 soldiers are scheduled to return to Fort Benning in Georgia after a nine-month deployment to Afghanistan. The unit is made up of soldiers assigned at Fort Benning and medical personnel from throughout the Army.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:49 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:49:18 GMT
By JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press BERLIN (AP) - Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs asMore >>
Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs as narrowly targeted efforts that have saved lives and thwarted at least 50 terror threats.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:44 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:44:24 GMT
Visitors paddling through south Georgia enjoyed a street party in their honor tonight.They gathered in downtown Camilla.Several hundred canoeists and kayakers are taking part in Paddle Georgia 2013. It'sMore >>
Visitors paddling through south Georgia enjoyed a street party in their honor tonight.They gathered in downtown Camilla.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:34 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:34:01 GMT
Some central Albany eyesores are coming down to make way for what leaders hope will be a thriving mixed-income community.The Albany Housing Authority is still working on a plan that could bring up to 30-millionMore >>
Some central Albany eyesores are coming down to make way for what leaders hope will be a thriving mixed-income community.More >>
THOMASVILLE, GA (WALB) - Maintaining affordable and reliable health insurance is a top priority for employees in any sector.
Thousands of state employees flocked to Thomasville Tuesday for a state health fair. "It is being held for employees of all the state agencies within this area to inform them of the benefit changes for the 2012 benefit year," said HR Manager Clifton Mitchell.
One of the changes is allowing employees to choose PeachCare for their kids. Health care representatives say this new plan will mean huge savings for employees. "This is the first opportunity they've actually had to hear the changes, the benefit changes. But I expect there will be some high points and also a couple of low points in terms of the changes being made," said Mitchell.
Body Fat Analysts were on hand today to give visitors the opportunity for a quick health screening. "It's been awesome. People have been surprised about how good their blood pressure is and they've been surprised, some of them have been surprised that their body fat isn't where they thought it was, but its good for people to be aware where they are health wise," said Analyst Elizabeth Young.
Southwestern State Hospital representatives say they encourage employees to take control of their health. "We are conducting biometric screenings for employees and this will allow them to earn credits that will offset some of their health insurance premiums and co-pays," said Mitchell.
The open enrollment period started this week and will continue until the first week of December. The changes take effect January 1st.
Clifton Mitchell
Elizabeth Young
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