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Kingston to sponsor Medicare Part D training
U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA/01) will sponsor a series of workshops during the open enrollment season for the Medicare Part D prescription drug program. Those who are enrolled or wish to enroll in the program must sign up or make changes during the open enrollment period which ends on Dec. 31.
A workshop is scheduled in Valdosta from 2-5:30 p.m., Thursday, at Regional Center for Continuing Education, 903 N. Patterson St. Room 316.
A second workshop is scheduled from 2-5 p.m., Dec. 16, in Homerville in City Hall Room 15, 101-A S. College St.
Anyone eligible for this plan is encouraged to attend and bring with them a complete list of all prescriptions they are currently taking. Staff from Georgia Cares, a program of the Georgia Department of Human Resources and Division of Aging Services and Area Agencies on Aging, will also be on hand to answer questions.
To find out more about Medicare Part D, those interested may contact the Medicare offices at 1-800-MEDICARE or visit www.MEDICARE.gov or contact Georgia Cares at 1-800-669-8387 to find a plan that best suits their needs. For those who have questions about the training workshop schedule, please call 229-247-9188.
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Nathan Deal visits Valdosta
Republican Nathan Deal stopped in Valdosta on Thursday, staying just long enough to answer a few questions and make a brief statement to both the media and his supporters.
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Brother shoots brother in Cook
A 13-year-old boy is dead, the victim of a single gunshot wound to the face. His 14-year-old brother has been identified as the shooter, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. However, the investigation continues, Cook County Sheriff Johnny Daughtry said Thursday.
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Undercover Uncovered: To save his ministry, man shares his undercover past
Jim Harnage knew something was wrong when several participating families suddenly backed out of a new program within his Silent Ministries.
He soon learned why.
Some of the participants told Harnage that they had heard he once worked undercover with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. They asked him if this was true. Harnage did not initially know how to reply to the question.
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Sharper Fest 2010 scheduled for this weekend
With a theme of “Walk Against Violence,” Sharper Fest 2010 is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 1.
In addition to an anti-violence message, the day promises “the largest kids’ festival in the South,” with free bounce houses and slide rides throughout the day, says organizer Dexter Sharper. Participants can also expect characters, face-painting and children’s train rides. - Night Moves for Friday July 30, 2010
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Early voting underway in primary runoff
A total of 84 people cast ballots on Thursday, the first day of early voting in the 2010 General Primary/Special Election runoff. Of those, 72 were Republicans and 12 were Democrats.
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Dive Right In: Wild Adventures diving show makes a splash
At 31 feet above the water’s surface, Manuel Mendes pauses on the metal tower.
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Senators battle for Wanat
A group of politicians representing a broad spectrum of Americans took up the fight of a few last week.
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Back Behind Bars: Authorities locate inmates accidentally released
Three Lowndes County jail inmates accidentally released a week ago into the general public are back behind bars.
- Night Moves for Thursday July 29, 2010
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