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Valley Rescue Mission collecting fans for summer heat relief

Submitted by Christina Kleehammer on Tuesday, May 21st, 11:33 am

Valley Rescue Mission is collecting fans to distribute to those in need of relief from the summer heat.

Every summer, many people face serious risks of heat stroke and even death due to lack of ability to afford air conditioning. With the temperature on the rise, requests have been pouring in from elderly and needy individuals asking Valley Rescue Mission for fans to cool their homes.

The fans will be distributed first to the elderly, then to those with medical conditions, parents with small children and then, as they are available, to others in need.

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"Give Yourself a Chance" initiative aims to curb underage and binge drinking

Submitted by Christina Kleehammer on Wednesday, April 3rd, 3:08 pm

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and local organizations are joining together to launch the "Give Yourself a Chance" initiative aimed to prevent underage and binge drinking in Georgia, especially among youth.

Research shows that 23 percent of Georgia youth have consumed alcohol before the age of 13, while nearly the same percentage of high school students admitted to binge drinking. These sobering statistics have inspired HEARTS for Families, and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) to unveil the new campaign.

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The Historic Chattahoochee Commission hosts online "half-off" book sale

Submitted by Christina Kleehammer on Wednesday, March 20th, 4:13 pm

The Historic Chattahoochee Commission is hosting a special limited-time “half off” sale on their online bookstore on selected titles in its catalog of books chronicling local history.

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Downtown LaGrange 3rd Annual Scarecrow Contest

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Thursday, October 11th, 2012, 11:16am

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Dobbs' 40 years of service celebrated

Submitted by Joey Gaspierik, Intern

Tuesday, June 12th, 2012, 4:53pm

TROUP COUNTY, GA (WTVM) - It was a memorable morning for a Troup County man who has worked tirelessly for a better community.

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LaGrange Sergeant named Deputy of the Year

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Monday, May 7th, 2012, 3:40pm

LaGrange Sergeant named Deputy of the Year

TROUP COUNTY, GA - Congratulations to Patrol Sergeant Brockington for being named Deputy of the Year from the LaGrange Optimist Club.

Sheriff Donny Turner and the Troup County Sheriff's Office presented him with the award today.

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Congrats to the winners of the FOP Egg Hunt

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012, 3:00pm

Congrats to the winners of the FOP Egg Hunt

CHAMBERS COUNTY - On Saturday, April 7, the Chambers County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #20 held its annual Easter-Egg Hunt at the Rocky Point Access on West Point Lake.

Over 2300 real eggs and 100 prize eggs were hidden. Approximately 150 children were present at the start of the hunt.

1st row (prize winners), l-r: Hunter Sorrells, Landon Murphey, Logan Tucker, Dillon Cannon, Bryant Thompson, Megan Buckner, Taylin Ly, Kathryn Colocho.

2nd row (FOP members), l-r: Mike Reynolds, Hobart VanValkenburg, Angie Spates, Jon Herbert

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