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The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood and platelet donations to prevent a shortage this winter. Busy holiday schedules in November and December contributed to about 1,700 fewer blood drives held across the country compared to the two previous months, which has resulted in about 50,000 fewer donations and reduced the blood…
ADEL – Approximately 12,000 American women will learn they have cervical cancer this year, and about 4,000 will die from an advanced form of the disease. January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and Dannyelle Booth, PA-C with Cook Primary Care and Cook Family Wellness Center in Adel, is focused on educating women about the importance…
ATLANTA — Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) has announced the winners of the inaugural Georgia Public Library Awards, honoring the outstanding service and achievements of Georgia’s public libraries, librarians and library champions. “We’re so pleased to be able to recognize the work of those who help make our libraries exceptional,” said State Librarian Julie…
Leon E. Brunty, a Rehabilitation Studies major from Ty Ty, was named to the President’s List for Fall Semester 2015 at Thomas University. President’s List students attend TU full-time and have a GPA of 4.0. Thomas University, established in 1950, is a private not-for-profit university of about 1,100 students located in Thomasville, Georgia. TU awards…
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TIFTON – For the third consecutive year, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College has been honored by a national publication which measures best practices in military and veterans’ education. Military Advanced Education & Transition (MAE&T) has awarded ABAC the designation of a Top School for the third consecutive year in its 2016 Guide to Colleges & Universities….
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Sylvester, Ga– Even though most Georgians are several generations removed from their family farm, many can trace their family history back to a farm and even still have relatives farming the family home place. The Worth County Farm Bureau encourages owners of farms continuously operating for 100 years or more to apply to be recognized…
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TIFTON—Always mindful of military veterans and their important role in protecting the freedom of citizens of the United States, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College went a step further in the calendar year 2015 by opening a Veteran Success Center and announcing plans to honor Tifton’s only Medal of Honor recipient. On April 23, ABAC President David…
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TIFTON–Nominations are now being accepted for the Athletics Hall of Fame at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 15. ABAC Athletics Director Alan Kramer said any individual, living or deceased, may be considered for induction into the ABAC Athletics Hall of Fame. Individuals are nominated in one of three categories:…
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Thomasville, GA – Military Advanced Education & Transition (MAE&T) has awarded Southern Regional Technical College the designation of a Top School in its 2016 MAE&T Guide to Colleges & Universities, measuring best practices in military and veteran education. The Guide was released late this December, and is available online at www.mae-kmi.com. The Guide presents results…
Benefit sing for Lynn Greene, cancer patient, at Northside Baptist Church, January 16 at 6:00 pm. Featuring Southern Majesty and The Georgia Boys.