Officials are scrambling to fix a problem with its air conditioning system at the city jail in Atlanta. The air conditioning system at the detention center is broken. City employees have had to set up a temporary cooling station to cool down the downtown building.
With recent record temperatures in the city, the heat has created problems for both the inmates and the staff.
Several sources told FOX 5's Morse Diggs that the heat has created unhealthy conditions. One female officer reportedly received medical attention after passing out and striking her head. City official said that the officer collapsed because she missed a meal. However, staffers told Morse that it was because of the heat.
The problem began in early June when a chiller broke down. The city has attempted to rebuild both chillers. A large external chiller is temporarily being used to pump cool air into the building while the repairs are underway.
Half the jail is still reportedly affected by the heat.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:09 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:09:05 GMT
They say you can't win if you don't play, and thousands of people are. The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is an estimated $600 million, giving many a bad case of lottery fever.
They say you can't win if you don't play, and thousands of people are. The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is an estimated $600 million, giving many a bad case of lottery fever.
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:53:02 GMT
Security will be tight and traffic will be messy around the Morehouse College campus on Sunday. President Barack Obama will address graduates at the college's commencement ceremony.
Security will be tight and traffic will be messy around the Morehouse College campus on Sunday. President Barack Obama will address graduates at the college's commencement ceremony.
State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.
State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:59:14 GMT
Who wants to a millionaire? How about 600 times over?
Who wants to a millionaire? How about 600 times over? The already gigantic Powerball jackpot for this Saturday night's drawing has risen again, hitting $600 million at noon on Friday—which is the highest in the history of the game.
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