Updated: 8:31 PM Georgia's hospitals could see some multi-billion dollar changes over the next few years. Eyewitness News reporter Eames Yates found out the potential changes.

Updated: 10:56 PM Federal aid was made available Wednesday for 11 counties impacted by Tropical Storm Debby.

Updated: 7:43 PM The church will have water, food, baby items, cleaning supplies, clothes and shoes.

Updated: 7:56 AM According to reports, he would leave a cell phone by the fence for inmates so that they could call their families.

Updated: 11:00 PM New restrictions on flooded Suwannee River mean boaters must go as slow as they can for their own safety and that of surrounding homes.

Updated: 4:20 PM Thousands come out for the Celebrate America event in Tom Brown Park in Tallahassee. Eyewitness News reporter Eames Yates was there for the fun.

Posted: 10:22 AM Homeowners in one local neighborhood are showing off their American pride by decorating their houses with hundreds of flags.

Updated: 11:29 AM No one really knows how much illegal immigration costs American taxpayers. Some say they drain the economy. Others say they bolster it.

Updated: 11:37 AM This 4th of July, a lot of families plan celebrate with fireworks, but animal advocates warn it's a celebration your pets likely won't enjoy.

Updated: 7:46 AM People will be out in large numbers for the Fourth of July and so will the mosquitoes.

Updated: 12:42 AM Folks are in a real arms race to stock up for the 4th of July, but don't forget many fireworks available in Florida are illegal in Georgia.

Updated: 7:27 PM Valdosta is offering the things everyone needs in the face of summer heat: water, air conditioning and a cozy place to rest.

Updated: 11:12 AM The Georgia State Patrol says 25-year-old Leo Hopper was driving a 1994 Nissan Pathfinder when he ran a stop sign and then failed to stay in his lane.

Updated: 4:07 PM Dare County Sheriff Doug Doughtie has confirmed Andy Griffith has died and also released a short statement from the family.

Updated: 12:32 AM In Brooks County a dog's death has caused an uproar in a quite community. Eyewitness News reporter Eames Yates looks at the canines involved.

Updated: 3:47 PM 17-year old Jacob McCook died Thursday from injuries resulting from a vehicle accident.

Updated: 4:20 PM A massive sinkhole opened up in downtown Live Oak during the flood which has caused severe structural damage to some businesses.

Updated: 9:04 PM One man we talked to said he could reach up and touch the bottom of some bridges from his canoe.

Updated: 7:35 PM Some new controversial laws are now in effect in Georgia. Eyewitness News reporter Eames Yates looks at what has changed in the state's welfare system.

Updated: 11:50 PM No power means no air conditioning. That spells trouble for flood victims who are still without electricity.

Updated: 12:11 PM The rain has come and gone in Live Oak, but the flood water remains. Now residents ask what comes next.

Updated: 4:07 PM The former president and CEO of Archibold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville was sentenced in federal court in Albany, Georgia.

Posted: 12:25 AM This Fourth of July, Wild Adventures Theme Park wants to let freedom ring with fireworks, family fun and free admission for the military.

Updated: 8:59 PM The rain may be over, but the flooding? Far from it. Homes and businesses are under water from the Sopchoppy River to the Suwannee River. Eyewitness News reporter Eames Yates looks at the damage in Hamilton County.

Posted: 12:42 PM On Tuesday, June 26 the property owner of 6798 Caitlin Drive went to his property where he encountered two persons who were removing items from the residence. The property was recently damaged by fire and the victim has lived elsewhere while awaiting the repair of the home.