Hyperphosphatemia is a serum phosphate concentration > 4.5 mg/dL (> 1.46 mmol/L). Causes include chronic kidney disease, hypoparathyroidism, and metabolic or respiratory acidosis. Clinical features may be due to accompanying hypocalcemia and include tetany. Diagnosis is by serum phosphate measurement.
Fire Chief  Michael Kain. Fire Chief Michael Kain is a life long resident of the valley. He currently oversees operations, fire suppression, EMS services, training, facility management, and fleet. Fire Chief Michael Kain was hired by the Selma Fire Department in 1987 as a Firefighter/Paramedic. He has promoted to each rank within the Selma Fire Department.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has released the dash-cam video of the moments leading up to the death of a Columbus man by police.The GBI says Columbus native Brent Brannon was killed by Emerson police officer Rokert Smith after Smith shot Brannon after his taser failed.