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Victoria Evans Memorial Library is getting new paint and carpet throughout the building! They will be closed during the renovation, which is scheduled to last three weeks, from Monday, April 1st - Friday, April 19th. However, during those weeks they will offer limited library services back at the old library, at 238 E. College Ave, in the Chamber of Commerce building. More details to come. They thank you in advance for your patience during those few weeks, and look forward to welcoming you back to a freshly updated library!
Source: VEML
Organization doesn’t just happen—it’s a result of conscious actions. Practice this method until it becomes second nature reports All You magazine. Start by tackling a particular room armed with a trash bag, a giveaway box, a box for items you want to sell and a box for things that belong in another room of your home. Make quick, unemotional decisions: If it’s broken, obsolete or redundant, get rid of it. Sort through all the items that will stay in the room, matching like with like. Cluster books together with other books, DVDs with DVDs and outerwear with outerwear. Don’t comingle dissimilar things—it makes it hard to find what you need and creates visual chaos. Make inventory of what you’re holding on to, then determine how the items should be stored and what types of furniture and containers you’ll need. For example, “To keep these stacks of sweaters and T-shirts separate, I can use shelf dividers. Now that I’ve counted my CDs, I know I need a CD organizer with eight shelves.” Find solutions that work with your personal habits. For example, if you’re a no-fuss type, just grouping things together might be enough, so store pictures in photo boxes marked by year. If you are more detail focused, use photo albums. Don't stop until every object or type of object has a place where it lives all the time—be it a tray on your desk for your cell phone or a hook for your keys. Then, commit to returning each item to its home after every use. Soon, putting items away will become a habit. Getting organized is a great March task! It is always great to clean up and out after each season. Keep things packed and organize which will make it easy to find when you need it and it makes it easy to store. And always remember when packing things up that you label all the boxes and containers!
Georgia City-County Management Association (GCCMA) recognized the City of Adel with an Inaugural 2024 Community Program Award for Storybook Park. The City of Adel collaborated with community partners to revitalize a blighted area, to provide a space of rest, relaxation, recreation, reading and opportunity for artistic expression with the park. Mark Barber accepted the award on behalf of the city and collaborators.
Source: Adel Main Street
The President and CEO of Conger LP Gas, Dan Richardson, collaborated with other Georgia members of the Southeast Propane Alliance (SEPA) at the State Capitol earlier this week.
SEPA co-sponsored the Rural Caucus Luncheon, where participants like Dan had the opportunity to meet with state legislators and discuss important issues.
Conger LP Gas is proud of their leader for his passion and for fueling conversations that lead to change for their state and industry!
Source: Conger LP Gas
March celebrates “make up your own holiday”. What would yours be? I think that it would be so cool to have our own holiday that we made up ourselves and it was designed and carried out just the way we wanted it. It is hard for me to think what my own holiday would be. I am thinking though it would be something around children since I love hanging out with my 20 year old. It’s hard to settle on just one made up holiday. Wouldn’t it be cool to have more than one? I enjoy celebrating all the cute holidays they have to celebrate. I follow many of the ones on brownielocks.com. When you have some time, check those out. They are so much fun to follow and learn about. We include many of the fun days each week on The Martin News.
Source: City of Albany
Mr. Doug Hughes, retired owner of Doug Hughes Pest Control, was recently ask to speak to Mr. Caleb Jordan's Work Force Ready 1 classes at Turner County High School. Mr. Hughes spoke about the importance of being a positive influence in your community and how to be successful as an adult. Mr. Hughes was adamant about the importance of staying in school and getting good grades as grades will follow you after school and can open many doors of opportunity. He also spoke of students volunteering in their community. Examples mentioned were helping at Food Bank, being a part of the Jr Firefighter program or the Sheriffs Explorers program. Most importantly Mr Hughes expressed the importance of the meaning of integrity and to remember respect is never given...It is earned.
Source: TCHS
Tifton, GA (March 8, 2024) - The Georgia Peanut Commission will hold a referendum March 8 through April 8 giving peanut producers an opportunity to vote on reaffirming the commission. State law mandates a referendum be held every three years. Georgia peanut producers invest $2 per ton to fund the commission and its research, education, promotion and communication programs.
The last referendum in 2021 passed with a 94.43 percent reaffirmation.
“I urge all peanut producers to vote in this referendum. Research, education, and promotion continue to be the core focus of the commission,” says Joe Boddiford, GPC chairman. “It is extremely important for growers to continue to focus their efforts on supporting research and promotional efforts through their checkoff dollars. One way for farmers to do that is by continuing their support of the Georgia Peanut Commission.”
GPC Executive Director Don Koehler urges producers to contact him by email at don@gapeanuts.com or 229-386-3470 if they have any questions about the commission’s activities or the referendum.
Peanut producers who do not receive a ballot may obtain one by calling the commission. The commission requests that anyone who receives a ballot but is no longer farming to write, “no longer producing” on the certification envelope and return it to the commission. This will assist the commission in updating its mailing list. The commission’s address is P.O. Box 967, Tifton, Georgia 31793.
The Certified Public Accounting Firm of Allen, Pritchett, and Bassett will count the votes.
Over 30 Hot Air Balloons will be Returning to Cordele April 5th - 7th at Georgia Veterans State Park. Flights over Cordele - Crisp County each morning at sunrise will be seen. Balloon Glows,Static Displays on Friday and Saturday Evening at the State Park is part of the line up as well. There will be food, vendors and other activities as well! So much fun to be had! Tethered Balloon Rides and a Walk-Thru Balloon will be available for a fee at the Park in the evenings. Make Plans to Attend!
Source: Cordele - Crisp County Chamber of Commerce
Wild Adventures’ Easter Eggstravaganza Offers Festive Easter Family Fun
For Release: March 14, 2024
Valdosta, GA. – Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. will kick off its third annual Easter Eggstravaganza, South Georgia’s largest Easter Egg Hunt, on March 23, 24 and 30.
Guests are invited to hunt for thousands of candy-filled eggs,
Wild Adventures’ Easter Eggstravaganza Offers Festive Easter Family Fun
For Release: March 14, 2024
Valdosta, GA. – Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. will kick off its third annual Easter Eggstravaganza, South Georgia’s largest Easter Egg Hunt, on March 23, 24 and 30.
Guests are invited to hunt for thousands of candy-filled eggs, search for a chance to win a Gold Season Pass, take a photo with the Easter Bunny and enjoy a day of fun at Wild Adventures.
"We are thrilled to invite families from throughout our region to join us for an ‘egg-citing’ Easter celebration,” said Elke Schultz, marketing manager. “It’s always heart-warming to see families hunting for eggs and making new memories together.”
Easter Egg hunts for kids ages five and under will take place near The Garden on each day of the event. Egg hunts for kids ages 12 and under will take place near Kite Flyer. The hunts begin at 10:30 a.m. and continue until 2:00 p.m.
"While our Easter Egg Hunts are designed just for the kids, the whole family can hunt around the park to find a special, painted ostrich egg and win two Gold Season Passes,” said Schultz.
One painted ostrich egg will be hidden throughout the park on each day of the event. The person who finds the ostrich egg will win two 2024 Gold Season Passes. The ostrich eggs can be found anywhere in the park, excluding ride areas, animal exhibits, The Garden and the area near Kite Flyer.
After egg hunting, kids can join the Kid’s Easter Parade and Dance Party at 3:00 p.m. The Easter Bunny will be out and about throughout the day for guests to take a keepsake photo.
In addition to Easter Eggstravaganza, guests can also enjoy Wild Adventure’s newest attraction, Dinosaur Explore, which is open now through Labor Day. Guests can discover over 50 “larger-than-life” dinosaurs as they explore winding paths, uncover fossils and meet baby dinosaurs and their companions during select show times.
"The best way to enjoy the Easter Eggstravaganza, Dinosaur Explore, and everything Wild Adventures has to offer is with a Season Pass,” said Schultz. “And the best time to purchase a Season Pass is right now. Prices go up after April 7.”
Admission to Dinosaur Explore and access to seasonal events like Easter Eggstravaganza are included with park admission or a Season Pass. For more information about seasonal events, Easter Eggstravaganza, Dinosaur Explore, Season Passes and more, visit WildAdventures.com.
Wild Adventures Theme Park is located at the halfway point between Atlanta, Ga. and Orlando, Fl. off Interstate 75 and is home to more than 35 family and thrill rides, hundreds of exotic animals, dozens of concerts and special events each year and Splash Island Waterpark, named as one of the “Top 30 Waterparks” in the country by U.S. News and World Report. Wild Adventures is ranked as one of the Most Affordable Theme Parks in America by Travel + Leisure, one of the Top 10 Most Affordable Water and Theme Parks in the U.S. by AOL.com and the Top Theme Park Deal in Georgia by Yahoo! Finance. In July, Wild Adventures was ranked as “The #1 Theme Park in Georgia” by TripAdvisor.
Albany State University is honored to celebrate the incredible legacy of Charles and Shirley Sherrod, two pioneering figures in the civil rights and land-trust movements. Their tireless work and dedication to creating a more just and equitable society has left an indelible mark on our nation's history.
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Source: Albany State University
Source: MJPL
Children have to make many different kinds of decisions throughout their lives. You can help your child learn decision-making skills he or she can use now and in the future. Here’s how: Start small. Let your child make daily choices, such as picking out an outfit for school or deciding whether to take or buy lunch. Give them options i
Children have to make many different kinds of decisions throughout their lives. You can help your child learn decision-making skills he or she can use now and in the future. Here’s how: Start small. Let your child make daily choices, such as picking out an outfit for school or deciding whether to take or buy lunch. Give them options if they need help, but let them have the final say. They will be gaining experience in making decisions on his own. Plot a destination. Help your child figure out what he or she wants to accomplish. If they decide that they want to finish their homework before dinner, they may have to choose between phoning a friend and starting their homework right away. Thinking about the end result can make decisions easier. Step back. Allow your child to experience the consequences of his or her choices. For example, if they wear a T-shirt to school when it’s snowing outside, they may be too cold to enjoy recess. Experiencing consequences – good and bad – will help develop your child’s judgment and give them a better idea of where their choices will lead him. Discuss results. Without criticizing, ask your child how they think a particular decision worked out. Would they do it again, or choose to do something different? They will learn to evaluate their own choices, which will help her or him make better decisions in the future. At the end of discussing things, the decision ultimately is in the parents hands but letting the children learn how to make decisions is part of a great learning process. We want to help our children be productive citizens when they enter this big world called Life!
Source: CCCL
How many times have we all asked that question? More times than I can remember personally. Everyone always needs a pencil! March 30th is National Pencil Day. My friend Judy, from North Georgia, takes pencils to a whole new meaning. When I met her in 2001, she collected pencils. She has so many different kinds of pencils. Around 2003
How many times have we all asked that question? More times than I can remember personally. Everyone always needs a pencil! March 30th is National Pencil Day. My friend Judy, from North Georgia, takes pencils to a whole new meaning. When I met her in 2001, she collected pencils. She has so many different kinds of pencils. Around 2003, my daddy built her a pencil holder that held about 250 pencils and she filled it up. It was the coolest thing he built and neat to see all of her pencils. It’s the smallest things in life that make us smile.
American Diabetes Association Alert Day is observed annually on the fourth Tuesday in March. This one-day “wake-up call” informs the American public about the seriousness of diabetes and encourages all to take the diabetes risk test and learn about your family’s history of diabetes.
Diabetes Facts:
· Diabetes impacts approximately 34.2 mill
American Diabetes Association Alert Day is observed annually on the fourth Tuesday in March. This one-day “wake-up call” informs the American public about the seriousness of diabetes and encourages all to take the diabetes risk test and learn about your family’s history of diabetes.
Diabetes Facts:
· Diabetes impacts approximately 34.2 million Americans.
· That’s about 10.5 percent of the U.S. population.
· Of those living with diabetes, 7.3 million – 1 in 7 adults – don’t know they have it.
· The risk of developing diabetes increases with age. But there are other factors, too.
· Ethnic background may increase your risk.
An additional 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year. There are two types of diabetes. While Type 1 diabetes is not as preventable, it can be managed well with insulin injections. Managing Type 1 diabetes might also require frequent blood sugar monitoring, eating healthy foods, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy weight. Education is key to learning how to manage symptoms of Type 1 diabetes. However, type 2 is much more preventable, and some actions can be taken.
Ways to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes:
· Eliminate sugar and refined carbs
· Work out regularly and avoiding a sedentary lifestyle
· Make water the primary beverage
· Maintain a healthy weight
· Quit smoking
· Eat a high fiber diet
· Optimize Vitamin D levels
Take natural herbs, such as curcumin and berberine, that increase insulin sensitivity. Type 2 diabetes is not preventable for everyone. However, making healthy choices provides the best chance of not getting it. In the United States, 9 out of every 10 cases of diabetes can be avoided if the above lifestyle changes are implemented. Families, schools, workplaces, communities, and healthcare providers can all work together to make healthy choices easy ones. The observance encourages you to discover if you or loved ones are at risk for type 2 diabetes. Consider taking this fast and easy Diabetes Risk Test
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