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Boy Donates Truckloads of Toys to Macon Preschool

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:03:51 GMT

Jack Finkelstein started the collection as part of his bar mitzvah project, and decided to give all of the toys to his former preschool.

Hero Central: The Value of Respect

Mon, 28 May 2012 19:38:52 GMT

The last week of May, the Freedom Park Community Center is hosting a forum that hopes to send an important message to young people.

Hospice Care Center Offers Casserole Ministry

Mon, 21 May 2012 20:07:47 GMT

Ann Strickland of Bonaire says Heart of Georgia Hospice was there when she and her family needed them most. She now volunteers to help out with their ministry.

Augusta Group Teams With Rebuilding Macon

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:04:46 GMT

The group mainly specializes in helping people recover from hurricanes, tornadoes and floods. But when they're not busy doing that, they're in Macon lending a hand where they can.

Cochran Girl Receives Canine Assistant

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:17:08 GMT

A non-profit organization in Alpharetta trains dogs as canine assistants. They can alert care givers when seizures start.

Macon DJ Raises Money for Diabetes Awareness

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:40:16 GMT

After more than ten years, Nichols agreed to shave off his goatee Thursday at Allure Salon in Macon.

Macon Teens Prepare for Anti-Hunger 'Souper Bowl'

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:18:23 GMT

Bethel CME Church in Southeast Macon is planning to play host to hundreds of young people this weekend for a volunteer event that will last throughout the day

Fundraiser to Benefit Baldwin High Grad

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:33:25 GMT

Georgia Cancer Support is having a fundraiser at Chick-fil-A to benefit a Baldwin High grad with lymphoma.

911 Dispatcher Receives Award for Saving a Life

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:09:47 GMT

Mid Georgia Ambulance President Ben Hinson says a 911 dispatcher used "extraordinary measures" to save a life.

13 Days of Giving

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:11:01 GMT

We spotlighted 13 local causes during our 13 Days of Giving. See their stories here.

13 DAYS OF GIVING: Project Giving Helps Local Families Dealing With Illness

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:53:08 GMT

Project Giving is a local charity that focuses on providing financial and emotional help to Georgia families that are dealing with a chronic illness.

Stylist Raises Funds for Milledgeville Cancer Charity

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:25:57 GMT

She raised a little more than two hundred dollars for a non-profit organization called Georgia Cancer Support started by Robbie White.

Macon Youth Conference Aims to End Youth Violence

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:04:12 GMT

Hundreds of young people ages 12 to 20 will fill the seats inside The Crossing Church sanctuary for the conference.

Central Georgia Salon Stands Up to Cancer

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:52:08 GMT

One salon in Central Georgia is standing up to cancer. Strandz Salon in Warner Robins will host their annual 'Cuts for the Cure' Sunday.

Olive Garden Honors Those Who Serve

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 20:51:50 GMT

Olive Garden Restaurants around the country are giving back to the community.

Sidekick Mission Partners With Rebuilding Macon

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:23:40 GMT

The Sidekick mission group partnered with Rebuilding Macon to fix roofs and paint eight houses in one week.

Sheriff's Office Honors Middle Georgia REACT

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:46:16 GMT

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office hosted a dinner Thursday evening to thank Middle Georgia REACT volunteers for their hard work.

Pastor Walks Across Bleckley County

Fri, 27 May 2011 09:24:21 GMT

Ryan Carnes, pastor of New Life Church of God in Cochran, walked 38 miles across the county to raise money for children in need in Africa.

Donations Pour In After Lemonade Stand Robbery

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:50:23 GMT

Within twelve hours of her son's story airing on television, April Varnadoe says the family received more than $3,000 through their donation website.

Springdale Student Starts African Water Project

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:31:42 GMT

Students at Bibb County's Alexander II Elementary School lugged gallons of water instead of books Wednesday to raise money for Winn's Well Project.