Local hyperbaric center stresses decompression treatment to divers : News : MySouthwestGA.com

Medical officials say there are two types of decompression sickness that can come from scuba diving, but both require recompression treatments in a hyperbaric chamber, which is available locally.

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Drug unit arrests two and looking for a third

2 hours, 15 minutes ago Albany-Dougherty Drug Unit officers have arrested two men and are looking for a third after a Tuesday afternoon search warrant led to officers finding marijuana.

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Operation Run or Gun aims to keep streets safe

Today at 10:02 AM Drug dealers and those who endanger the public safety are hereby warned.

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Child death investigation in Albany

Yesterday at 5:55 PM Officials are investigating after a 6-month-old baby dies while in the custody of a babysitter.

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One killed, two injured in Ashburn Inn shooting

Monday, June 17, 2013 A shooting at the Ashburn Inn late Sunday night took the life of one woman and left two other victims injured.

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Marines dress the part...Part 1

Sunday, June 16, 2013 Mission MCLB: Non-formal uniforms

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Police and citizens come to remember Sheriff Glass

Thursday, June 13, 2013 People from all across southwest Georgia are in attendance for the visitation and funeral of Miller County Sheriff H.E. 'Buddy' Glass.

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Three arrested for busting into Albany home

Wednesday, June 12, 2013 An incident on Tift Avenue Tuesday night left one woman and her family shaken, and three suspects behind bars.

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Ambulance and car collide in Stuart Avenue accident

Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Albany Police Department, Albany Fire Department and EMS responded Wednesday morning to a car accident involving an ambulance on Stuart Avenue.

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Burglars caught in the act

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 According to the Moultrie Observer two women have been arrested after being caught in the act during an attempted robbery.

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Police seek homes for piggy bank and other stolen property

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Updated with video; Albany police need your help finding the owners of items recovered after a search warrant executed in Lee County yielded multiple items.

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New faces behind Stallion bench