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Friday, March 08, 2013  Updated with video; Parasites like fleas and ticks are more prevalent in warmer weather.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Updated with video; According the Sleep experts at the Phoebe Sleep Disorder Center, lack of sleep can cause to make potentially dangerous mistakes throughout the day.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Updated with video; Motorists who use cell phones while driving are more likely to engage in additional dangerous behaviors such as speeding, driving drowsy, driving without a safety belt and sending texts or emails, according to a survey conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

Sunday, December 30, 2012  To remind drivers of the dangers of hitting the roads around the holiday, Georgia State Patrol posted the numbers of New Year’s weekend accidents so far.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Updated with video; What dangers does Christmas bring for my pets?

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Nine days before Christmas in 2009, Alex Sorohan's family was told her brother, Caleb, was killed instantly in a head-on collision. It wasn't until five days later they were told the crash was Caleb's fault because he was texting.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Uploaded with video; Many people around Southwest Georgia, have begun winterizing their pools.

Monday, September 24, 2012  'Science Guy' Bill Nye says religious-based dismissal of evolution endangers US science

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  The Rotary Club of Dougherty County welcomed Tammy Massengale, Assistant Director of the Governor's office of Consumer Protection.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Heat stroke is a very serious concern, especially for those who work outside.

Friday, June 22, 2012  There are a few things you should watch out for while visiting the Flint River.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Oregon teenage girl dies after inhaling helium from a tank at drinking party

Sunday, January 15, 2012  Updated with video; When Logcom and Sytems Command marines return to the Marine Corps Logistics Base after a long break they have to take a “Back in the Saddle” class.  The classes cover a variety of topics from injury prevention to drugs and alcohol to hazing.  In this week’s Mission MCLB we sat in on the class that brought to light the reality of driving dangerously.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  Updated with video; Two fires in the last 24 hours in Albany and Lee County could have been prevented.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  Good news for folks who routinely travel over Roosevelt Avenue--they are finally building a railroad crossing arm!