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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  While some may think with the growing use of hands-free technology like Bluetooth headsets there are less distracted drivers on the road, a study performed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says otherwise.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Dangerous thrills: After deaths of pro storm chasers, industry questions risks and motivations

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Updated with video; Though many find relief from the hot South Georgia days indoors, our homeless population is at risk with nowhere to go, and local EMS officials say they've already had one death after a woman was found outside with a temperature of 107.

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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Once the girl with the Billy Bob tattoo, Jolie now inspires with mastectomy revelation

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  FDA will investigate added caffeine in foods after new caffeinated gum introduced

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Updated with video; Speeding down Slappey Blvd might seem like a time-saver, that is until blue lights flash in your rearview mirror.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Updated with video; Cell phone users are more likely to engage in dangerous behavior when behind the wheel.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Updated with video; Over the next two weeks, the Albany Fire Department and the Albany City Risk Management Division will be hosting fire safety training courses.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  More than 20,000 emergency room cases have been reported, mostly involving teens or young adults who have consumed energy drinks.

Saturday, December 29, 2012  Updated with video; Although there were two blood drives on Saturday, the Albany Red Cross is still trying to keep up their supply as the new year, a common traveling day, approaches.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Thousands of Georgians security has been compromised after computers were criminally attacked.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Dougherty County School Superintendent Dr. Joshua Murfree has emailed a response to area media outlets after the letter regarding high risk status for the Dougherty County School System was released to the public.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Updated with video; The Georgia Department of Education now considers the Dougherty County School System "high risk" due to issues with Title I funds.