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I know I shared with you about the Tornadoes that hit my hometown on January 2nd when I asked for Prayers for Albany.  Now, I want to share with you about January 22nd. (If this is a repeat for any of you, sorry!) So, the tornadoes hit on January 2nd and there was NO coverage, minus the local news.  Lucky for the locals, someone immediately started a Facebook page for people to check in and say if they needed things.  It was bad.  The tree covered streets that we were known for were hit and people said it was like a bomb went off.  The community reached out to one another and really was "neighbor helping neighbor."  It was a blessing that there were no casualties and sadly, I think that is what kept the news from reporting on how bad they were hit down there.  I tried to do what I could from here, but in the grand scheme of things, it wasn't much.  Then... Tragedy hit again.  January 22nd.  I hate to report that this time, there were ...

This might be a big rambling post, but I do hope that it brings attention to Albany, Georgia. You probably know I am from South Georgia, born and raised.  I moved to Atlanta to go to college and now call up here home.  That doesn't mean I am not proud of where I am from and this post will hopefully explain that pride to you. Let me tell you this, the "bad part" of Albany. Albany is not the best city. It was even reported to be one of the poorest cities in the nation a few years ago . I can't lie, many people that live in Albany can't wait to get out and say they will never return. Some leave and some never look back, some leave, only to return and others will never leave. I go back to visit family. There are things to do, so it isn't "that bad" as people make it out to be. Cheehaw Park,  Flint River Aquarium,  WWE  and the Harlem Globetrotters have even came before, They have filmed movies down there like Fire Proof and Courageous  and e...

I just received this email and I immediately wanted to share with you... I did not even think about the seniors that lost everything for their Prom with the tornado. Now, I did not go to mine... Had no desire to, but I do know that there were many girls that planned and planned for that special night! So, if you have anything to donate... Will you? Also, if you have a blog, or facebook or twitter.. Will you please share this information? If it even means one dress or jacket or even a tie is donated... I know it will mean so much to them. Even if they can forget the destruction for one night. That might be what they need to help deal with all that they have lost. Seniors in Trenton; Dade County lost everything during recent tornado. Prom Dresses, Sports Jackets and Ties needed. By tomorrow - May 6 th Sizes- Whatever you are willing to donate Drop Off Location - Calhoun Armory; Calhoun, Georgia ( soldier will take it to teacher in Dalton, Ga) Diane Sheppard - New Hope Middle School 111...