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Heart of Georgia Big Brothers Big Sisters earns second national growth award
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia has received a national growth award for the second time, recognizing the agency’s expansion of mentoring opportunities. Each year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America’s nationwide leadership council recognizes agencies that demonstrate exceptional performance in their mentoring p
Red Cross asks Middle Georgia donors to respond to blood shortage
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross is asking for blood donations after its supply fell nearly 25% in June, leading to the organization declaring an emergency shortage. American Red Cross communications manager Suzanne Lawler says summers are the hardest times for donations. “A lot of people are at barbecues,” she said. “My kids are at summe
New Georgia law requires trafficking training for lodging employees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia lodging employees must now complete annual human trafficking awareness training under a new state law that took effect July 1. Hotel staff and management must be trained to identify signs of human trafficking and understand how to report it. They should look for red flags such as a lack of eye contact, malnutrition and s
Macon therapist urges parents to watch for persistent back-to-school anxiety
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon mental health professional is urging parents to watch for signs of persistent anxiety as teens prepare to return to school. Back-to-school season is just a few weeks away, and some teens could be feeling the pressure. Licensed clinical social worker Lisa Ibekwe at The Comfy Place says teens being nervous before the first