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Country Legend John Conlee to perform in Tifton, GA
Country legend John Conlee (Mr. Rose Colored Glasses), a regular performer at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville will be performing on Thursday, February 23 at 7 PM at the Tift Theatre in Tifton, GA. During John Conlee’s 40 year career in Country Music, he has brought to audiences such classic songs as: “Rose…
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Red Cross critically needs donors after winter weather adds to severe blood shortage
(Jan. 18, 2017) – Following several rounds of severe winter weather in many parts of the country, the American Red Cross urges eligible blood and platelet donors to help restock its shelves to overcome a shortage. Since Dec. 1, about 300 blood drives across 27 states have been forced to cancel due to inclement…
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Gwendolyn Colson graduates from Troy University
TROY, AL (12/21/2016)– Gwendolyn Colson of Sylvester, GA, graduated from Troy University during the Fall Semester/Term 2 of the 2016/2017 academic year. Colson attended TROY Online and graduated with the Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Arts and Sciences. About Troy University Troy University is a public, historic, international university with more than…
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A Capella Anyone?
Leesburg, GA: Lee County Family Connection is excited to announce the first ever A Capella Workshop to be held on Saturday, January 21, 2017. The workshop will take place at Lee County High School in Leesburg, Georgia. Workshop presenters are Reverb, Florida State University’s Award Winning All-Male A Capella group, and The Acabelles,…
Red Cross encourages adding ‘give blood’ to holiday checklist
Donors of all blood types urged to give in the coming weeks (Dec. 19, 2016) — As freezing temperatures and harsh weather grip much of the nation, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets to help meet the constant need for blood this winter. …
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NORAD is ready to track Santa’s flight
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The North American Aerospace Defense Command is celebrating the 61st Anniversary of tracking Santa’s yuletide journey! The NORAD Tracks Santa website, www.noradsanta.org, launching Dec 1, features Santa’s North Pole Village, which includes a holiday countdown, games, activities, and more. The website is available in eight languages: English, French, Spanish,…
North Pole Express at Georgia Museum of Agriculture December 14-16
TIFTON – Children of all ages can ride the North Pole Express to see Santa Claus from 5-8 p.m. on Dec. 14-16 at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Tickets for the North Pole Express are now available for $7 per person and must be purchased in…
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Victorian Village by Candlelight at Museum on December 4
TIFTON – Guests can transport themselves back in time to experience the Christmas season in the 1880s with Victorian Village by Candlelight from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Dec. 4 at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Tickets for this event are $15 per person and are available at the…
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Fall Band Concert on November 14-15 at ABAC
TIFTON- The Concert Band at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will present its fall concert at 7 p.m. on Nov. 14-15 in Howard Auditorium on the ABAC campus. Band Director Johnny Folsom said the concert is open to the public at no charge each night. The concert begins with American composer Aaron Copeland’s “Fanfare for the…