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Friday, May 10, 2013  Updated with video; Methamphetamine is a drug that can be manufactured in your home with common everyday products. Most of the chemicals used in the process are unregulated, and when used for their intended purposes are safe, but you start mixing those chemicals together fumes are produced that could explode at any moment.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  Updated with video; A Dangerous Youth Trend workshop was held today in Crisp County.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The Sylvester Police Department has announced multiple arrests spanning various drug cases across the city.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Updated with video: Severe storms hit Midwest with snow, ice and damaging winds

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  With the economy in bad shape, officials say many drug abusers are looking for the cheapest way to get high.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Early Friday morning police say 29-year-old Issac Hicks allegedly kicked his ex-girlfriend Donnel Mill’s door several times.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Updated with video; As a part of severe weather awareness week, Thursday represents lightning safety.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  With the recent shootings that have happened across the country, three local law enforcement officials have come up with a plan to help the issue.

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.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The daring escape from the downtown high-rise Metropolitan Correctional Center had them descending almost 20 stories using a makeshift rope.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  In the Facebook story of the day you wanted to know if decorative contact lens are safe.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Dubbed 'Frankenstorm,' it's more than just an ordinary weather system: It's a freakish and unprecedented monster.

Friday, September 07, 2012  Updated with video; A household item that's gaining in popularity is causing an influx in calls to the Georgia Poison Center.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  "Bath salts" ban could curb use of some legal drugs linked to violent behavior, but not all

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County Public Works educates children on the harmful effects mosquitoes can have.