Thursday, May 23 2013 5:13 AM EDT2013-05-23 09:13:58 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 a pair of convenience store smash and grabs may be the work of the same two men.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.
24 year-old Aimee Copeland was diagnosed with a rare bacterial infection called necrotizing fasciitis. About a week ago Copeland was kayaking in Carrolton with her friends when she went on a homemade zip line. But when the line broke Copeland fell into the creek, cutting her leg.
Her leg was stitched up, but became infected. On Friday she was diagnosed with the necrotizing faciitis and her leg had to be amputated. The fasciitis is a flesh-eating bacteria that destroys human tissue. It's both a limb and life threatening condition.
Richard Brown, the General Curator of the Flint RiverQuarium, says bacteria are everywhere and just as this situation proves- they can be deadly. "I have to tell you, I'm a lot more worried about the bacteria out in the water than I am about alligators. And if I get cut or something I pay close attention to that. And also its easy to get ear infections and things like that. So you have to be careful," explained Brown.
Brown's seen folks in the marine industry come down with bacteria-related illnesses. He's never seen anyone with necrotizing faciitis, but the thought of dangerous bacteria lurking in our water is scary. "It sounds pretty nasty. I'm sure they're out there. There are lots of different types of bacteria that reproduce really quickly. Which means they can change quickly to adapt to situations so yeah, it's of concern," said Brown.
Hospital officials say Copeland is currently in critical condition at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta.
Aimee Copeland's father posted on a facebook page yesterday saying doctors say her chances of survival are "slim to none."
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