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Sixth student charged in Worth bomb threats

The investigation is continuing in a series of bomb threats that led to several evacuations at Worth County schools.

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Five charged in Worth County bomb threats

Five juveniles and one parent have been charged in connection with a series of bomb threats that have disrupted school in Worth County for the last week.

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Phoebe aiming for top 10 percent

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is working to earn the status of a top 10 hospital rating.

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'RIDEforHOPE' to help battle against cancer

The Cancer Coalition of South Georgia is aiming to raise $10,000 through an upcoming event at Tony's Fitness Group.

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Education Notebook - Jan. 20, 2013

These are notes on Southwest Georgia high school and college students.

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Celebrity Quail Hunt celebrates year No. 27

A Quail Unlimited celebrity hunt is handled by Quail Albany now, the local chapter of the conservation group.

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Liberty House takes stand against abuse

Since 1981, a Dougherty County nonprofit has provided help for battered women and children.

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Chehaw Frontier Festival celebrates pioneer life

Chehaw “traders and buckskinners” in period dress gather to demonstrate life in the early days.

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Flu activity in Southwest Georgia trending down

Flu activity generally peaks in January and February, public health officials say.

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Video chain converts stores into 24-hour fitness centers

Video Warehouse, a chain of movie video stores, is converting three of its Albany area facilities into personal fitness gyms that will be open around the clock.

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Wife's name disclosed in Worth County slaying

Jannie Mae Tweedy, of Sylvester, has been arrested after her husband, Carl, was found fatally shot Monday night.

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Blood supply running strong through holidays

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital and the Albany Mall are among the venues set to host upcoming blood drives.

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UPDATE Worth man fatally shot; wife in jail; picture

Carl Tweedy, 57, of 962 Pearson Road in Worth County, died from a gunshot after 11:30 p.m. Monday at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Worth County Coroner Johnny Johnson said.

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Telemedicine vital to rural Georgia future

Georgia’s health care industry is a national leader in remote medical diagnostics and treatment.

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GSP watching for impaired, unbuckled drivers

Georgia State Troopers are cautioning drivers to plan for a sober designated driver if alcohol consumption will be part of their holiday celebrations this year.