The Atlanta Falcons, Publix Super Markets and the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB) hosted the annual FalCan Food Drive School Challenge September 14 through October 30, 2015. 74 schools signed up to participate in the FalCan Food Drive School Challenge and collected 75,447 pounds of canned goods and/or non-perishable items. The schools that collected the most pounds…
Past Hospice of Tift Area employee and board member remembers husband during holiday season Adel, Ga. – Area residents will honor family and friends and remember lost loved ones at the Tree of Life lighting ceremony next Thursday, December 10 at 6 p.m., held on the front lawn at Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC). An…
ATLANTA—It’s officially the holiday season, and that means it’s time to find the perfect gifts to show loved ones how much we care. This year, Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan wants to encourage families to consider giving a meaningful gift that will last a lifetime—the gift of education. Contributions can be made for as little as…
Be part of something meaningful by giving blood (Dec. 1, 2015) – The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to end the year with real meaning by donating blood for hospital patients in need. Holiday activities, severe weather and seasonal illnesses, like the flu, can pull people away from their regular blood donation schedules. This…
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The Holiday season is upon us. That means additional shopping, spending and traveling for many of us. Unfortunately, these increased transactions are also a golden opportunity for scammers. So, to help keep consumers and their money safe, Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens is offering the following tips: Take precautions when making online transactions. Many scammers…
Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) announced their acquisition and first use of the SPiN Thoracic Navigation System by Veran Medical Technologies. This system aids physicians in the early detection of lung cancer, which is the key to saving patients’ lives. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths, killing more Americans each year than…
WCHS Band Concert, Dec. 15, 7 PM, WCHS Multipurpose Room. Guest Conductor, Ram Football Head Coach Jason Tone & Guest Soloist, Dr. Thomas Heflin- Trumpet, ABAC Music Department.
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The North American Aerospace Defense Command is celebrating the 60th 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,…