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Friday, May 17 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:59:20 GMT
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Friday, May 17 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:58:09 GMT
A student-led effort to help cancer survivors ended up being a big success at a Lee County School. Friday students at Twin Oaks elementary school donated the proceeds from their effort to the Cancer CoalitionMore >>
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Friday, May 17 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:44:12 GMT
Furloughs for Marine Corps Logistics Base workers could start in less than two months. About 2,000 workers at the Albany base will have to take up to 11 unpaid days off in the next fiscal year that startsMore >>
Furloughs for Marine Corps Logistics Base workers could start in less than two months.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:43:28 GMT
The Rat Pack came back to Albany Friday night. Sinatra and Friends performed at Doublegate Country Club to raise money for the Albany Symphony Association. The guys who play the roles of Frank Sinatra,More >>
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VALDOSTA, GA (WALB) -
Valdosta Police and the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office want to help students get ready to go back to school.
They'll hold a back to school fair August 2nd at Saunders Park.
They'll provide parents with information on truancy, child abuse awareness and prevention, counseling, and after school options.
"Myself and Sgt. Jim Griffin with the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office wanted to bring a proactive approach to our families and say we're not going to provide you with information after something has happened, we want to let you know what's available to you at any time," said Valdosta Police Det. Sabrina Smith.
Detective Smith also sings.
She and others will provide entertainment.
School clubs can also sign up and sell items to raise money for their groups and community agencies are also invited. Fore more information, contact Deputy Sergeant Jim Griffin at (229) 671-3125 or Det. Sabrina Smith at (229) 293-3111.
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