ALBANY, GA (WALB)- The search continues for victims of the explosion at a Texas fertilizer plant. The blast claimed at least five lives, and left homes, buildings, and a community, destroyed.

Ammonia nitrate and anhydrous ammonia, like that suspected to have exploded in the Texas plant, are commonly used in chemicals dealing with everything from refrigerant to fertilizer at most South Georgia industries.

So emergency management officials say it is possible it could happen here.

LEE COUNTY, GA (WALB)- One South Georgia gun rights advocate agrees with the Senate, after a proposed bill to expand background checks for gun purchases was voted down.

Steven Drew of Georgia Loan and Gun in Lee County says expanded background checks would only affect those who are legally trying to buy a gun and would not deter criminals.

ALBANY, GA (WALB)- South Georgia law enforcement and emergency management officials today discussed their preparedness in case a bombing happened in our community.   

They say since 911 some complacency may have crept back into America, and the deadly Boston event should remind everyone to be vigilant.   

The big question on everyone's mind as representatives from 23 South Georgia counties Emergency Management met today, are we ready if it happens in our town?