Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:58:53 GMT
Albany city leaders may come to the rescue of one of the city's major attractions. Today, city commissioners tentatively approved a $150,000 request for Flint RiverQuarium, a facility they describe asMore >>
Albany city leaders may come to the rescue of one of the city's major attractions. Today, city commissioners tentatively approved a $150,000 request for Flint RiverQuarium, a facility they describe as a valuable asset. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:54:56 GMT
32 year old Demetria Porter was charged with murder and first degree cruelty to a child in just the last hour, after a baby she was keeping died. An autopsy performed on Ja'Kobian Davis today at theMore >>
32 year old Demetria Porter was charged with murder and first degree cruelty to a child in just the last hour, after a baby she was keeping died.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:43:18 GMT
Students and staff at Albany State jumped into action when a tornado siren sounded Tuesday. Fortunately it was a drill, mirrored by Police on the campus.More >>
Students and staff at Albany State jumped into action when a tornado siren sounded Tuesday. Fortunately it was a drill, mirrored by Police on the campus.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:33:33 GMT
Demolition is underway on the historic Remerton Mill in Lowndes County. It's the last remaining textile mill in south Georgia and protesters are speaking out against the demolition. The City of RemertonMore >>
Demolition is underway on the historic Remerton Mill in Lowndes County. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:26 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:26:49 GMT
Valdosta Police officers will be writing tickets this week for drivers who drive through the Hill Avenue overpass construction zone. For the past two weeks officers have been giving drivers warnings, butMore >>
Valdosta Police officers will be writing tickets this week for drivers who drive through the Hill Avenue overpass construction zone. For the past two weeks officers have been giving drivers warnings, but starting Thursday you can expect a ticket. More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) -
As the coldest weather so far this season hits this week, you may pull out the space heaters for the first time. But you need to use caution if you do.
Firefighters say to make sure space heaters are at least three feet away from anything and make sure they have automatic shut-off devices.
"Main thing you want to do is have your heating systems checked. They need to be check annual by a qualified technician. Any time of space heaters or additional heating systems you have that like, of course you want to exercise caution make sure that space heater has a device on it that allows it to turn off if it's knocked over, don't have anything around it within three feet," says Daniel Potter with the Albany Fire Department.
Firefighters also say you should check your fireplace for creosol buildups so they don't release dangerous vapors and to test smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms to make sure you're ready for cool weather.
Experts say to keep space heaters 3 feet away from anything
Make sure to check fireplaces for creosol buildups
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