Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:46 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:46:50 GMT
Some folks in South Georgia frantically tried to get in touch with loved ones who live near the destruction in Oklahoma. Leesburg's Wendy Mathis has a brother who lives in Oklahoma City and works in BethanyMore >>
Some folks in South Georgia frantically tried to get in touch with loved ones who live near the destruction in Oklahoma.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:38:18 GMT
A concerned citizen is stepping up to help the children who have been devastated by the tornado in Oklahoma. Lee County resident Jyl Goodson says she wants to help bring joy back to the children in Moore,More >>
A concerned citizen is stepping up to help the children who have been devastated by the tornado in Oklahoma.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:01:37 GMT
As kids get out of school, they'll spend more time at the pool. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission 137 children younger than 15 drowned in a pool or spa from Memorial Day through LaborMore >>
As kids get out of school, they'll spend more time at the pool. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission 137 children younger than 15 drowned in a pool or spa from Memorial Day through LaborMore >>
Lee County -- Phoebe Putney Hospital awarded 165 thousand dollars in community health grants to 14 organizations in Southwest Georgia.
The Anchorage, a Christian alcohol and drug treatment center for men, was given a ten thousand dollar grant. The money will be used to renovate one of their dormitories the men stay in during rehabilitation.
Anchorage Executive Director Kenny Phillips said "It does need to be conducive for recovery. An environment that they can focus on what they need to focus on, not the fact that they are sleeping on old mattresses or the floor, in rooms that bring you down even further."
Now in their 52nd year, The Anchorage currently has over 60 men in treatment, with a waiting list of 31 seeking help.
Phoebe Putney, through their Community Visions Program, donated grants to 14 programs like the Anchorage, to improve health and lifestyles in Southwest Georgia.
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