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1 hour, 40 minutes ago  When the temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat stroke for your pet and animal experts say you need to follow certain tips and closely monitor your pet's behavior to make sure they don't become a victim.

Today at 8:33 AM  Associated Press photographer's first-person account of efforts to rescue chidlren and staff in a collapsed school.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Australian politician sorry he accidentally 'liked' Facebook photo of prankster exposing self

Friday, May 17, 2013  Updated with video; Travel experts predict more Georgia families will travel this year.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Tifton Police responded to the 1100 block of South Park Ave. for a report of a shooting.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Updated with video; Local law enforcement officials wore aprons instead of uniforms to put their cooking skills to the test.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Police vow to solve shooting that wounded 19 people during Mother's Day parade in New Orleans

Friday, May 10, 2013  Before the summer kicks in, Georgia officials are reminding parents to make sure children aren't left in hot cars.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Houston police say shots fired at Houston airport ticket counter; 1 man critically injured

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Updated wtih video; Dixie, a five year old American Pit Bull is now dead at the hands of a Vienna police officer.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Albany Police responded to three separate shooting incidents on Sunday morning that left one injured, and several shaken.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Tifton Gazette is reporting that two shootings occurred in Tifton Friday morning.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Ben Hill County Sheriff's Office is currently in the middle of a murder investigation.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Law enforcement officials are looking for three shooting suspects after a manhunt was called off Thursday afternoon.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Albany police say that they have made two arrests after a man seen in pictures posted to a victim's Facebook wall by a stolen cell phone came forward.