Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:44 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:44:24 GMT
Visitors paddling through south Georgia enjoyed a street party in their honor tonight.They gathered in downtown Camilla.Several hundred canoeists and kayakers are taking part in Paddle Georgia 2013. It'sMore >>
Visitors paddling through south Georgia enjoyed a street party in their honor tonight.They gathered in downtown Camilla.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:34 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:34:01 GMT
Some central Albany eyesores are coming down to make way for what leaders hope will be a thriving mixed-income community.The Albany Housing Authority is still working on a plan that could bring up to 30-millionMore >>
Some central Albany eyesores are coming down to make way for what leaders hope will be a thriving mixed-income community.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:05 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:05:52 GMT
Five months after the mysterious murder of a Coffee County woman, people gathered Tuesday night in Douglas to remember her and to launch a community effort to make sure her case isn't forgotten. FriendsMore >>
People gather to bring attention to one of many unsolved murders of women in Coffee County.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:25:17 GMT
A young man in Moultrie is turning to you for help after suffering from a rare flesh eating bacteria. Michael Hobgood suffered a cut on his thumb while shooting a gun at an area pond. The condition ofMore >>
A young man in Moultrie is turning to you for help after suffering from a rare flesh eating bacteria. Michael Hobgood suffered a cut on his thumb while shooting a gun at an area pond. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:24:00 GMT
Sherwood Baptist Church is inviting all children to join its Backyard Bible club. The club runs from 10-noon until Friday.Church members assist the children in worship and bible study.The camp is heldMore >>
Sherwood Baptist Church is inviting all children to join its Backyard Bible club. The club runs from 10-noon until Friday.Church members assist the children in worship and bible study.The camp is heldMore >>
AMERICUS, GA (WALB) -
Would you like to help find a cure for Cancer? If so, the American Cancer Society would like you to enroll in their 'Cancer Prevention Study 3.'
Organizers met with Americus elected officials and citizens Tuesday morning for the Community Kickoff. Over breakfast, they talked about the benefits of joining the study.
The data collected for 'CPS-3' will focus on your medical history and other genetic factors that contribute to Cancer.
To qualify you must be between the ages of 30-65, never been diagnosed with cancer, and willing to make a long-term commitment. There will be no compensation for taking part in this study.
Click HERE for information on participating, and you can call them at 1-888-604-5888.
"There is no payment at all. We ask people to be willing to make a long term commitment. We are really asking for their time," said Project Manager Kanika Whipple.
Albany will have it's CPS-3 Community Kickoff Wednesday at 8:00AM. They will serve breakfast at the kickoff at Phoebe Northwest.
The call to action was made by Brenda Haulik, of the American Cancer Society
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