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Tuesday, June 18, 2013  President Barack Obama vigorously defended the surveillance programs in a lengthy interview Monday, calling them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Court allows girls of all ages to buy generic morning-after pill while government appeals

Monday, May 27, 2013  As families head out to the pool or lake for Memorial Day, health professionals are stressing water safety.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Teen birth rates dip in all but 2 states, national figure at record low, CDC report says

Friday, May 17, 2013  Updated with video; Officials say dog bites continue to be a serious health and safety issue across the nation.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Lawmakers outraged over another military sex case involving someone assigned to prevent sexual assault.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Judge in New York rips government for opposing his order giving broader access to morning-after pill

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Updated with video; April is known as "Child Abuse Prevention" month and the Exchange Club of Albany was out spreading the word Saturday.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Updated with video; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated members are teaching teen pregnancy prevention to young males.

Monday, April 01, 2013  April is set aside as National Child Abuse Prevention month to recognize the role that we all play in the well-being of children.

Monday, March 25, 2013  The Supreme Court of Georgia has reversed the conviction of Tchywaskie Lamar Jones who was convicted of violating Georgia’s Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act due to insufficient evidence.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Faith-based organizations around Southwest Georgia have received mini-grants to help in the "Prevention Strategies That Work" campaign to help those they serve make healthier choices.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Zapping bread with microwaves for 10 seconds can eliminate mold spores

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Animal control officers in Worth County say they'd like to adopt an ordinance that restricts certain types of tethers, like some surrounding counties have in the past, after a man was attacked by 3 dogs that chewed through their chains last weekend.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  December is National Impaired Driving Prevention month and one Tifton driving school is raising awareness by giving back to the community.