Earlier this morning, we told you that Gov. Nathan Deal would include in today's budget proposal more than $12 million for life flights in southwest Georgia, where several hospitals have closed.

Apparently, the program would be a Georgia Public Safety department partnership with 14 counties, according to these advance details obtained by WALB-TV in Albany:

The plan will require the surrounding counties to build an estimated $800,000 hangar capable of housing emergency staff and offices.

Counties will also be required to provide five flight nurses.