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LAMP plans annual block party
Lowndes Associated Ministries to People (LAMP) will hold its annual Community Block Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 21 , at 714 Charlton St.
The purpose of the festival is to make local residents aware of the many free resources that are available to them in the community — resources that can make a difference in the quality of their lives, said Harriet Messcher, a LAMP spokesperson.
“The Community Block Festival gives residents a chance to have fun while learning about the many free resources that are available in our community,” said Elvin Mainor, assistant executive director of LAMP.
The festival will be fun for the entire family. There will be free food, drinks, entertainment, music, dancing, games, prizes, and more. LAMP will also be giving away free Thanksgiving turkey baskets to families who qualify. To apply for vouchers, apply by Nov. 12, LAMP’s office, 601 N. Lee St.
LAMP serves the needy and homeless in our community through its four departments. These departments are: emergency housing, a short-stay (30 days) shelter for men, women & children; transitional housing, a longer-stay shelter of up to 24 months of residence and six months of after-care services; Helpers Unlimited, which provides emergency assistance to those in need with food, clothing, rent, utilities and transportation; the Health Care Department which provides assistance for individuals in three areas: medical prescriptions, dental and eye care.
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Festival in Bloom
Has this week’s warmer weather come soon enough for azalea blooms for this weekend’s 10th Annual Azalea Festival? Usually, the azaleas are in full bloom by mid-March. On a few occasions, azalea bushes have even seen their blooms start to fade by the time of the Azalea Festival. But not this year. This year, South Georgia has experienced a real winter, with freezing temperatures, frosty mornings, even an evening of snow flurries. So, few to almost no azalea blooms so far.
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In Friday's edition of The Valdosta Daily Times
6 P.M. UPDATE: Here is a list of some of the stories and photos that will be featured in Friday's edition of The Valdosta Daily Times:
• Valdosta City Council discusses the rezoning of Gornto Road.
• Sebastian Pinera is hurriedly sworn in as Chile's first elected right-wing president in 50 years.
• Georgia's public defender system is still trying to recover its financial footing.
• Hahira prepares for Green Day activities on Saturday.
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Flood watch in effect through tonight
NOON UPDATE: According to The National Weather Service in Tallahassee, Fla., Lowndes County remains under a flood watch until 7 p.m. tonight. The same is true for the counties of Berrien, Brooks, Cook and Lanier.
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Obama pushing on health care end game
President Barack Obama is pushing a new anti-fraud plan and his top health official is challenging the nation’s insurers as the administration cranks up the pressure for a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s medical system.
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State must hand over $18 million
Georgia’s top lawyer says the state must hand over $18 million in disputed sales tax revenue to local governments in the midst of a crippling state budget crunch.
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GREAT Program
Sixth graders within the Lowndes County School System are learning how to better resist the influence of gangs.
- Night Moves for Thursday March 11, 2010
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John Page running for Board of Commissioners seat
John Page, 47, announced Tuesday his plans to run for the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners seat soon to be vacated by Richard Lee.
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‘Classroom Connections’
Area schools will have a chance to enhance technology in their classrooms through a regional competition.
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Checking out 2010 with Friends of the Library
What they have done to help the South Georgia Regional Library system is almost impossible to list.
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