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Monday, September 06, 2010  Keeping our homes cool in summer in Southwest Georgia can be a challenge and quite expensive.  We according to a study from the us Department Of Energy’s Berkley Laboratory we should all just lighten up when it comes to keeping our homes cool.  I explain in this week’s Go Green.

Friday, September 03, 2010  Hurricane Earl didn’t travel toward the Florida Panhandle, but 16 years ago, remnants of Tropical Storm Alberto stalled over Georgia, causing a massive flood in the southwest area of the state. This brings up the question of flood insurance: Do you need it?

Thursday, September 02, 2010  Red Cross in Albany is sending an Urgent Response Vehicle filled with food and beverages to North Carolina for Hurricane Earl aid.

Thursday, September 02, 2010  Participants in Wednesday's National Incident Management System training session included the Albany Police Department, the Albany Fire Department, the Dougherty County School System, Dougherty Public Works, and the Marine Corps Logistics Base. They learned communication, coordination, and cooperation.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010  Between the hot temperatures and heavy rains that we see this time of year it's great to find fun activities indoors to enjoy.  Well if you haven't check out the Thronateeska Heritage Center in downtown then you are missing out on one of the great things Albany has to offer.  Here's a look in this week’s Go Green.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010  In addition to severe weather, the region faces increased dangers from influenza strains and pesticides.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  The extreme heat has interrupted/postponed practices throughout the summer.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010  A pregnant woman from suburban Atlanta and her husband were among 131 people on a plane that crashed as it prepared to land in a storm on a Caribbean resort.

Thursday, August 12, 2010  After more than a year of drought-free conditions, parts of the state have slipped back into drought.

Monday, August 09, 2010  It's summertime in Southwest Georgia and the sounds of lawn mowers fill the air but gas powered lawn mowers also fill the air with a lot of pollutants.  Because of that one local company that prides itself on keeping grass green has now gone green with the addition of propane powered equipment to its fleet. Here’s a look in this week's Go Green.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010  Late July and early August are on average our hottest times of the year.  We can see extreme heat and humidity combinations that can be very dangerous if you don't take precautions.  Here's a look at handling the heat in this week’s Go Green.

Saturday, July 31, 2010  There is a correlation between higher temperatures and heat.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010  It’s recognized as one of the seven wonders of Georgia and the re-opening of radium springs garden is a great thing for southwest Georgia.  Radium springs is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, nine am until five pm and is a great treat.  Here’s a little of what you can enjoy if you go, in this week’s go green.

Thursday, July 22, 2010  Authorities say the second of two girls injured in a lightning strike last week has died.

Thursday, July 15, 2010  Lightning strikes are not as uncommon as you might think. So far this year, lightning has caused 10 fatalities.