Thursday, May 23 2013 7:30 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:30:38 GMT
Dougherty County Police believe a pair of convenience store smash and grabs may be the work of the same two men. The first smash and grab happened around 2:20 am at the Pit Stop convenience store atMore >>
Dougherty County Police believe two men are behind a smash and grab and a break in at two convenience stores within four miles of each other.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:26 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:26:38 GMT
If you're traveling this Memorial Day Weekend, you may notice you're paying about the same at the pump as last year. AAA says the average gas price in Georgia right now is about $3.46 a gallon. That'sMore >>
If you're traveling this Memorial Day Weekend, you may notice you're paying about the same at the pump as last year.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:46 GMT
Looks like will have great weather for Memorial Day weekend and DNR Rangers are preparing for big crowds on Lake Blackshear. Rangers expect a large number of boaters all weekend. They say they will strictlyMore >>
Looks like will have great weather for Memorial Day weekend and DNR Rangers are preparing for big crowds on Lake Blackshear.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:14 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:14:04 GMT
A Cordele woman and her father are leading an effort to send clothes and other supplies to tornado victims in Moore, Oklahoma. Not only are a lot of people already donating items, but people are chippingMore >>
A Cordele woman and her father are leading an effort to send clothes and other supplies to tornado victims in Moore, Oklahoma.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:20:52 GMT
The Lee County Sheriff's Department is now working with the Albany Crime stoppers. The Lee County Sheriff's Department asked to join the Albany Crime-stoppers program. The Sheriff's Department believesMore >>
The Lee County Sheriff's Department is now working with the Albany Crime stoppers. The Lee County Sheriff's Department asked to join the Albany Crime-stoppers program. The Sheriff's Department believes it will be a helpful tool in closing some cases.
Two Georgia high school football players died this summer following practices, including 16-year old D. J. Searcy from Fitzgerald.
His parents say coaches didn't do enough to prevent his death. We aren't sure if that's true. We are sure it's time for the state to do more to keep young athletes safe.
The Georgia High School Association's heat policy isn't much of a policy at all. The association simply requires each school system to set its own policy about when it's too hot for students to be on the field. That's not good enough.
Some states go so far as to require tubs with cold water on site during hot practices so athletes can take ice baths. Many states have uniform policies that mandate water breaks and limit practices in extreme heat, rather than a hodge-podge of rules that may or may not offer protection for kids.
The GHSA is waiting for results of in-depth research by the University of Georgia on the heat's effects on young athletes. But how many teens may be put in danger while we wait? The association should put a task force together immediately to come up with a new policy before next summer.
If they won't act, the General Assembly should. Someone must stand up to protect our young people before others die.
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