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Some everyday heroes are being honored for their lifesaving work. Dougherty County Commissioners proclaimed the week of May 19-25 as Emergency Medical Services week Monday. It's a small way to thank theMore >>
Some everyday heroes are being honored for their lifesaving work. Dougherty County Commissioners proclaimed the week of May 19th through the 25th as Emergency Medical Services week. More >>
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Some Albany community leaders who support the Flint Riverquarium are asking business leaders to donate money to support the attraction to make sure it stays open. The Riverquarium is in danger of losing supportMore >>
Some Albany community leaders who support the Flint Riverquarium are asking business leaders to donate money to support the attraction to make sure it stays open. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:53:57 GMT
Late Monday afternoon, a bad wreck happened on Philema Road, near Colony Bank. A truck hit magnolia tree, causing the green GM pick[up to be severely damaged in the front. An ambulance and police officersMore >>
Late Monday afternoon, a bad wreck happened on Philema Road, near Colony Bank. A truck hit magnolia tree, causing the green GM pick[up to be severely damaged in the front.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:53:56 GMT
Officers are investigating an apparent self-inflicted gun-shot at the Oasis Store at 1301 South Slappey Blvd. This is near the intersection of Centennial Avenue. WALB is on scene and will have more informationMore >>
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Monday, May 20 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:50:27 GMT
One south Georgia natural resource management student is working on a project that may help conserve billions of gallons of water a year in south Georgia. Thomas University Senior Jason Hand is workingMore >>
One south Georgia natural resource management student is working on a project that may help conserve billions of gallons of water a year in south Georgia.More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) -
The Georgia Forestry Commission is working with fire departments to map wildfire danger areas across the state.
The Albany fire department finished their work requested by the Forestry Commission and reported nearly 100 spots in their woodland community wildfire hazard assessment.
The drought has increased wildfire danger.
Right now more than 70-wildfires are burning in 13-states.
The Georgia Forestry Commission hopes to reduce the danger in the Peach State.
"It's important to the community to identify areas where we have an urban, wildfire interface," said Albany Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Allen Cravey. "Where you have a community or homes next to an area that could be subject to wildfires."
Firefighters in each county are being asked to assess possible wildfire danger spots to help the Forestry Commission map out a strategy in case of future problems.
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