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Millions of Americans are expected to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, but car trouble or other emergencies can spoil anyone's travel plans. Here are some tips from travelers and automotive experts.More >>
Millions of Americans are expected to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, but car trouble or other emergencies can spoil anyone's travel plans. Here are some tips from travelers and automotive experts.More >>
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Thursday's outlook calls for 13 to 20 named storms, 7 to 11 that strengthen into hurricanes and 3 to 6 that become major hurricanes. The prediction by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationMore >>
Thursday's outlook calls for 13 to 20 named storms, 7 to 11 that strengthen into hurricanes and 3 to 6 that become major hurricanes.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:19 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:19:44 GMT
One south Georgia law enforcement agency recently received much needed financial help for a mandatory upgrade. The Thomasville Police department got an $8,000 grant from the Governor's Office of HighwayMore >>
The Thomasville Police department got an $8,000 grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety.More >>
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Army Specialist Ciara Smith surprised her son Devin Lewis and her mother Carla Williams today at Devin's Kindergarten graduation at Harper Elementary School in Thomasville. Smith just returned from herMore >>
Army Specialist Ciara Smith surprised her son Devin Lewis and her mother Carla Williams today at Devin's Kindergarten graduation at Harper Elementary School in Thomasville.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:06:59 GMT
A south Georgia soldier is enjoying her first night with her family in months. She returned to Quitman today after a 10-month deployment in Afghanistan. And she surprised her son and her mother at herMore >>
A south Georgia soldier is enjoying her first night with her family in months.More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) -
Public health officials are urging you to learn the risk factors of heart disease and take steps to reduce them.
You should schedule regular screenings, maintain a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and stay away from tobacco. They say it's also important to know the symptoms of heart attack and stroke.
Sue Ewings with the Dougherty County Women's Health Program said, "Symptoms that would warrant calling 911 like a stroke, slurred speech, problems with your speech, sudden onset of major headache, things of that nature, weakness in your arms or legs warrant a call to 911, seeing your physician. That's an emergency."
Knowing your family history also helps calculate your risk of having a stroke or developing heart disease.
Health officials say it's also important to know the symptoms of heart attack and stroke
Sue Ewings says it's important to be able to recognize an emergency
Knowing your family history also helps calculate your level of risk for heart related issues
Public health officials are urging you to learn the risk factors of heart disease
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