Sunday, May 19 2013 10:19 AM EDT2013-05-19 14:19:32 GMT
A Lowndes County man is behind bars after deputies uncovered nearly half a million dollars of marijuana. Deputies responded to a complaint at Jose Sanchez's house on Highway 129 North Friday. AuthoritiesMore >>
A Lowndes County man is behind bars after deputies uncovered nearly half a million dollars of marijuana.
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:42 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:42:03 GMT
Hundreds of people came out to Lake Blackshear Saturday to support law enforcement and the Crisp County Sheriff. It was the first annual pigs in the park event, put on by the Georgia Narcotics Officer'sMore >>
Hundreds of people came out to Lake Blackshear Saturday to support law enforcement and the Crisp County Sheriff.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:47 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:47:12 GMT
Thomasville Police are looking for two men who attempted to rob a store, scaring customers and clerks. Police say they responded to the Dollar General on West Jackson Street around 9:15pm Friday. EmployeesMore >>
Thomasville Police are looking for two men who attempted to rob a store, scaring customers and clerks.
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:59:02 GMT
Dougherty County police are searching for a motorist who hit a pedestrian and then fled the scene. Authorities say it happened around 11pm Friday near the 3900 block of Radium Springs Road. PoliceMore >>
Dougherty County police are searching for a motorist who hit a pedestrian and then fled the scene. More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:58:50 GMT
It's graduation time for high schools in Dougherty County and students are ready to embark on their next journey. 230 graduates received their high school diplomas from Westover Comprehensive High SchoolMore >>
230 graduates received their high school diplomas from Westover Comprehensive High School this Saturday morning.More >>
Elder abuse is one of the most under reported problems in America.
The majority of abuse occurs in private homes by family members.
Elaine Wilson, a long term care giver with the Ombudsman says she was appalled when she watched the video of the kids bullying the elderly woman..but she says she was not surprised.
"The chain of violence begins with children, because children are horribly abused..when they are brought up in abused situations they and apparently the age of becoming an abuser must be getting earlier and earlier," said Wilson.
Reporting Suspected Abuse
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES- 1-888-774-0152
HEALTHCARE FACILITY REGULATION- 1-800-878-6442
LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN-1-888-454-5826
DIVISION OF AGING SERVICES- 1-866-552-4464
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIOR HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES- 1-800-715-4225
THE OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICES OMBUDSMAN- 1-866-424-7577
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