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FBLA learns about good nutrition

khogencamp — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:12:01 +0000

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Anna Wari from Chick-fil-A was the guest speaker at a Westover High School Future Business Leaders of America meeting on January 18th. Mrs. Wari spoke about the new healthy food choices offered by Chick-fil-A. She encouraged students to consider make good nutritional choices each day.

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Rogues Gallery

khogencamp — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:53:34 +0000

Written by Jim Hall. Email your questions to geekspeak@mchsi.com . You can find Jim online at HallsTrainingSolutions.com

What do I have to do to keep my computer out of trouble? That was the question and I’m taking it to include avoiding security problems and eliminating actions that bring unwanted or unexpected results. You’re not looking for trouble; just want to enjoy a happy, safe, fast computer environment.

Here goes my rogues list of menaces, counting down in reverse order. Number five is what I call “Happy Fingers”. I’m referring to the practice of leaving your fingers on the keyboard after you’ve input something and unintentionally tapping a key(s) so that some unwanted action occurs; many times without being conscious of it. This ends up with unwanted checkboxes and other errant messages that take you away from your intended task. The opposing effect can happen when you flip through a Website form and miss un-checking a box that results in receipt of email and other offers from companies you had no interest in.

Number four is what I call unsafe email practices. This includes opening mail with attachments from people you don’t recognize, replying to requests for personal information and using a weak password in your email account.

Next on my countdown is neglecting needed maintenance and backups. Even if you have Windows updates and your AVG updates and scans on automatic, you should manually verify that all is well on some kind of regular basis. If you are backing up important files automatically, verify the procedure to make sure it works as you expect.

Second from the worst is unsafe surfing. Traveling in cyberspace is kind of like real life travel. You need to be aware of the neighborhood you’re in. The worst possible neighborhood for picking up malware is a porno site. Second worst is an illegal music sharing site. There always seems to be some site that offers copyrighted music for “free”. Current, popular music is never free except maybe as a snippet to get you to buy a song or an album. There are some sites that offer classical music free and you will sometimes find music whose copyright has expired, but don’t expect current offerings. If you find yourself accidentally on a porno or other undesirable site, close your browser and empty all the temporary files (easy to do with a free utility like CCleaner or SlimCleaner).

At the top of my rogues list is a teenage boy. There is no more dangerous threat to computer tranquility than a teenage boy. They generally combine happy fingers and a lack of attention to detail with a penchant for pornography and a love of music, especially “free” music. If you have a child or grandchild in this category it would be well to let him sign into your PC with his own profile, or better yet buy him a separate PC. That will probably be cheaper and less aggravating in the long run. I say this not so much as a criticism of the species, but as a warning to my readers. Teenage boys cannot help it; they’re just wired that way, best forewarned than sorry.

For 2012, resolve to send your questions to:geekspeak@mchsi.com

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khogencamp — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:05:40 +0000

Say NO to New Year’s Resolutions

khogencamp — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:39:11 +0000

Doug Rea is the Pastor at Connections in Albany, GA.

Here’s a brand new way of looking at your New Year’s resolutions. Don’t make any. Do nothing different in ’12 than you did in 2011. Eat the same…Exercise the same…Spend the same…Study the same. JUST AS LONG AS you don’t mind getting the same results in 2012 as you did in 2011 – change nothing. Obviously I am being a bit tongue-and-cheek to make my point.

Someone once said that the definition of insanity is to do the same thing you’ve always done – but always expect different results. It is kind of ridiculous to think you can expect something new to come from doing things the same way you always have.

In 2012 – do something different. Set some realistic goals for yourself and write them down. Repeat them everyday – out loud. Nothing will happen until you learn to speak it. Don’t reach for the moon – just reach a little higher this year than you did the last.

What is really the difference is between a $1,000,000,000 race horse and a $100,000 race horse? Is the million dollar horse actually 10X faster than the $100,000.00 horse? Of course not! All a horse and rider have to do to be 10X as valuable is to “win by a nose” What I’m saying is this – just be a “nose better” in 2012. That small amount has the potential to move you 10 times further what you would think.

So this year – don’t set yourself up for a world of disappointments. Just move the bar by an inch. In the world of sports, champions are separated by a split second, a hundredth of a second, a margin of less than an inch, or just one punch. And like all athletes in a race – don’t forget to have the people around you to help you succeeded like coaches that have done it or have coached others to do what you want to accomplish. Make 2012 YOUR year!

Dougherty County Jail List Dec. 15 – Dec. 22

khogencamp — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:55:07 +0000

Alexander, Justin, Dec. 21, hold for other law enforcement

Ali, Rada, Dec. 18, theft by shoplifting

Anderson, Frederick Dontria, Dec. 15, failure to appear, off bond, pandering

Anderson, Willie Charles Jr., Dec. 20, prob violation

Antonio, Rene, Dec. 21, prob violation

Avery, Alvin Bernard, Dec. 16, theft by shoplifting

Banks, Delesha Lashonna, Dec. 21, theft by shoplifting

Bankston, Jerry Tawan, Dec. 21, weekend prisoner

Barber, King, Dec. 19, simple battery

Barney, Yulante, Dec. 19, criminal damage to property 2nd degree

Bass, Sheila Denise, Dec. 15, possession of cocaine, prostitution

Belcher, Angela Sue, Dec. 20, contempt of court

Bell, Major Lee Jr., Dec. 20, prob violation

Blocker, Tikey Nicole, Dec. 20, theft by shoplifting

Bradwell, Ayana Zikia, Dec. 20, simple battery

Brazier, Bryant Jermaine, Dec. 16, red light, suspended dl 4th offense

Brightwell, Earnest II, Dec. 17, suspended dl 1st offense

Brookins, Darrion Rashad, Dec. 16, weekend prisoner

Brown, Derrick Rodriquez, Dec. 20, theft by shoplifting

Brown, Fabian Tyrone, 20111222, emergency help-interfering with call for

Brown, Shunteria Monique, Dec. 17, simple battery, simple battery – family violence

Brumby, Timothy, Dec. 20, prob violation

Burgess, Steven Craig, Dec. 21, theft by shoplifting

Butler, Kenneth Bernard, Dec. 16, prob violation

Byrd, Sherwin Ann, Dec. 18, theft by shoplifting

Campbell, Jeremiah, Dec. 21, theft by shoplifting

Campbell, Patricia Ann, Dec. 17, driving on right required, dui (1st offense alcohol)

Canon, Thomas Wayne, Dec. 15, aggravated assault

Carter, Curtis, Dec. 15, criminal trespass, simple battery, giving false name,add,dob to police

Carter, Raymond, Dec. 18, dui (1st offense alcohol), stop sign/yield signs

Cheatham, Theron Jr., Dec. 16, state crt intermittent sentence

Clark, Gerard Catedrick, Dec. 19, parole viol

Clyde, Johnny Lee, Dec. 19, prob violation

Cobb, Deanthony Jamil, Dec. 21, hold for other law enforcement

Collins, Debra Ann, Dec. 15, prob violation

Cook, Robert Lee, Dec. 19, disorderly conduct,general

Cooper, Derrick Danyell, Dec. 20, prob violation

Cooper, Steve Allen, Dec. 18, no insurance 1st off, suspended dl 2nd offense

Covin, Devonta Rashad, Dec. 17, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, battery (2 counts), cruelty to children in 3rd degree 3rd or sub ofnse, theft by taking , unlawful f per employ/assc w/ str gang

Cross, Alvin Bernard Jr., Dec. 17, rico act/racket/corrupt org. vio ocga 16-14-1 (2 counts), simple battery, unlawful f per employ/assc w/ str gang (2 counts)

Culbreth, Lacosta Leigh, Dec. 16, weekend prisoner

Davis, Arlandius Tyrone, Dec. 18, criminal use of article with altered id mark

Davis, Ashley Tamara, Dec. 17, interfer w/police, open container (po), poss consumpt alco by minor

Day, Martauvis Deshum, Dec. 15, pandering, parole viol

Devita, Melissa Parsons, Dec. 17, failure to appear, state court sentence

Dicks, Phillip Gray, Dec. 18, seat belts required, suspended dl 1st offense

Dixon, Andre Danuille, Dec. 15, failure to appear

Donaldson, Joe Nathan, Dec. 15, open container (po), suspended dl 1st offense

Dowell, Willie Lee, Dec. 16, state crt intermittent sentence, superior crt intermittent sentence

Duke, Michael Logan, Dec. 18, defective tires, dui driv under the inf of alc conc .08g more 3 hrs, operating unsafe vehicle

Duncan, Demond Bernard, Dec. 17, prob violation

Dunnom, Rodney Sharod, Dec. 19, prob violation

Edwards, Sasha Cerria Domin, Dec. 20, aggravated assault

Ellis, Tashea Ke’Man, Dec. 20, suspended dl 1st offense

Ferguson, Robert Forrest, Dec. 16, hold for other law enforcement, prob viol, theft by taking

Fisher, Ashley Nicole Story, Dec. 16, prob violation

Franks, Sherri Marie, Dec. 17, prob violation

Frazier, Javonta Trinard, Dec. 16, suspended dl 1st offense

Freeman, Montorey Quanarda, Dec. 18, disorderly conduct, general

Gardner, Roger Zedrick Jr., Dec. 17, civ contempt (child sup)

Gary, Frank Calvin, Dec. 20, superior court sentence

Gibson, Montrail Brashuan, Dec. 18, theft by shoplifting

Gilbert, Junior IV, Dec. 17, prob violation

Gordon, Cordaryl Deontray, Dec. 19, driving while license suspended/revoked, speeding (10-15)

Gordon, Katie Lynn, Dec. 19, interfer w/police

Green, Nicole Renee, Dec. 15, prob violation, superior court sentence

Green, Ruthern Festsmile, Dec. 20, driving while license suspended/revoked, forgery 1st degree, giving false name,add,dob to police, seat belt required, suspended/revoked license (2nd)

Green, Samuel Loucester, Dec. 18, state crt intermittent sentence

Guest, Joe Lewis III, 20111222, prob violation

Hall, Kori Lenard, Dec. 19, prob violation

Hall, Lindsey Kaye, Dec. 20, foll too closely, suspended dl 1st offense

Hall, Maurice, Dec. 16, hold for other law enforcement

Hall, Tanoris Meshon, Dec. 16, court order sentence

Harper, Kevin Antron, Dec. 18, prob violation

Harper, Robert Herbert, Dec. 17, contempt of court, theft by taking

Harper, Willie Gene, Dec. 19, battery, civ contempt (child sup)

Harris, Kimpatrick, Dec. 18, driving while license suspended/revoked, speeding (10-15), suspended/revoked license (2nd)

Harvey, Kevin Nichlos, Dec. 17, DUI-of alcohol/drugs, headlights required

Harvey, Nyrie Auriece, Dec. 16, prob violation

Hayes, Cleveland Jetarus, Dec. 17, failure to appear, state court sentence, suspended dl 1st offense

Haynes, Nathan, Dec. 17, criminal trespass

Hernandez, Armando Manrique, Dec. 16, public indecency/general

Hicks, Ashley Contessa, Dec. 21, prob violation

Hill, Dale Demetric, Dec. 18, hold for other law enforcement

Hillman, Daphne Katina, 20111222, simple battery

Hodge, Dontavious Turane, Dec. 17, aggravated stalking, criminal trespass; furnish/sell alcohol to minor, simple battery

Holley, Enorris, Dec. 20, parole viol

Holton, Malika Takesha, Dec. 16, driving while license suspended/revoked, no insurance (1st off), speeding (35)

Hosley, Dontevious Rashaad, Dec. 15, marijuana-possess less than 1oz.

Huff, Phillip Gaston, Dec. 16, burglary, theft by taking

Huiras, Tanner James, Dec. 19, superior court sentence

Jackson, Anthony Bernard, Dec. 16, suspended dl 1st offense

Jackson, Melvin James, Dec. 17, giving false name,add,dob to police, prob violation , theft by taking

Jackson, Roosevelt Jr., Dec. 15, prob violation

Jackson, Waylon Charles, Dec. 15, contempt of court

James, Chaka Malik II, Dec. 20, obstruction of officers, possession and use of drug related objects, refuse to move at req of officer

Jay, William Carl, Dec. 15, pandering

Johnson, Dewey Chester Jr., Dec. 17, prob violation

Johnson, Jermaine Darius, Dec. 19, peeping tom

Johnson, Jerry II, Dec. 17, prob violation

Johnson, Khiry Dewayne, Dec. 17, theft by shoplifting

Johnson, Kimberly Tyniese, Dec. 17, expired tag, headlights required, suspended/revoked license (3rd)

Johnson, Rashad Amad, Dec. 16, theft by shoplifting

Jones, Altravius, Dec. 21, damage/destroy mailboxes-deface (2 counts)

Jones, La’Keysha Shantrel, Dec. 15, simple assault

Jones, Phillip Jammaal, Dec. 15, hold for other law enforcement

Justice, Connie Lynn, Dec. 21, false swearing, malicious confinement of sane person

Kerr, Tye Wayne, Dec. 17, disorderly conduct, general

King, Marvin Phillip, Dec. 18, simple battery, simple battery

Knight, Thomas Randolph, Dec. 20, failure to appear

Laster, Otis Reese, Dec. 15, prob viol

Leahy, Patrick, Dec. 16, DUI-of alcohol/drugs, DUI (1st offense alcohol)

Lee, Jimmy Jr, Dec. 20, battery, civ contempt (child sup) (2 counts), criminal trespass

Lewis, Gloria Jean, Dec. 17, terroristic threats and acts

Lunceford, Bobby, Dec. 16, disorderly conduct, general

Lunsford, Wayne Earl, Dec. 16, state crt intermittent sentence

Mack, Willie Charles, Dec. 20, theft by shoplifting (2 counts)

Maness, Carolyn Leigh, Dec. 21, purchase/poss/have cont of sched II ex narcotics

Mango, Freddie Lenard, Dec. 16, prob violation

Mansfield, David Brett, Dec. 18, driving while license suspended/revoked, marijuana-possess less than 1oz., obstruction of officers, open container alcohol-in poss of driver, receipt/poss/transf firearm by conv fel 1st ofndr

Mathis, Garon Leon Jr., Dec. 21, dang.drugs-ill sale/dist/poss execpt certain condi, marijuana-possess less than 1oz., possession of a schedule i or ii cont sub wid

Mathis, Ronnie Norkeith, Dec. 20, state crt intermittent sentence

Mathis, Shumn Terevo, Dec. 18, DUI-of alcohol/drugs, no insurance (1st off), signs & markers,compl w/traf control devices

Mccray, Charity Antoinette, Dec. 19, simple assault

Mccray, Michael Borden, Dec. 21, simple battery

Mccray, Natosha Charmane, Dec. 20, contempt of court

Mcgee, Dontavius T, Dec. 16, driving while license suspended/revoked, speeding (16-20)

Mimbs, Giovanna Leona, Dec. 17, battery

Mincey, Rashid Ezekiel, Dec. 20, contempt of court (2 counts), prob viol

Montgomery, Jasmine Janell, Dec. 19, duty-involving inj or death, foll to closely

Moss, Henry Marvin, Dec. 20, parole viol

Newell, Jody Lee, Dec. 17, prob violation

Odom, Jessica Genae, Dec. 20, theft by shoplifting

Ousley, Jennifer Louise, Dec. 15, parole viol, prostitution

Payton, Harry Tony, Dec. 16, suspended dl 1st offense

Perkins, Jahara Marquese, Dec. 16, prob violation

Perry, Lester James, Dec. 20, hold for other law enforcement, signs & markers comp w/traf control devices, suspended dl 1st offense

Peterson, Michael Anthony Jr., Dec. 16, court order sentence

Phillips, Kimela Smith, Dec. 15, driving while license suspended/revoked, expired tag, speeding (21-25)

Potter, Joshua, Dec. 19, prob violation

Price, Waymon Lloyd, Dec. 15, housed for other law enforcement, parole viol

Pullen, Tommy Joe, Dec. 19, prob violation

Randall, Onzelo, Dec. 18, criminal trespass

Rawls, Linda Marie, Dec. 15, driving while license suspended/revoked, giving false name,add,dob to police, headlights required certain times, marijuana-possess less than 1oz.

Reese, William Benjamin, 20111222, public indecency/general

Richardson, Travis Sentel, Dec. 17, hold for other law enforcement, prob viol, prob violation

Rogers, Jennifer Margaret, Dec. 17, disorderly conduct, general

Rogers, Stewart Scott, Dec. 17, disorderly conduct, general

Ross, Roderick Demond, Dec. 21, receipt/poss/transf firearm by conv fel 1st ofndr

Ross, Tommie Lee, Dec. 20, driving while license suspended/revoked, headlights required

Rucker, Sylvester, Dec. 17, theft by shoplifting

Sanders, James William Jr., Dec. 17, giving false name,add,dob to police, prob violation

Sanders, Kenneth Maurice, Dec. 15, contempt of court, suspended dl 1st offense

Sapp, Willie Michael, Dec. 18, DUI (2nd offense alcohol), improper lane chge/dr on rdways for traffic, taillight requirements

Sherrod, Robbie Lee, Dec. 18, weekend prisoner

Simon, Erica Lakay, Dec. 17, theft by shoplifting

Simpson, Justin Norkeith, Dec. 20, failure to appear, off bond

Singelton, Shalandrea Shanice, Dec. 21, carrying weapon without license – 1st offense, theft by shoplifting

Smith, James Jr., Dec. 15, suspended dl 1st offense

Smith, Mary Jean, Dec. 17, theft by shoplifting

Soilberry, Latracia Michelle, Dec. 20, theft by shoplifting

Spencer, Michael, Dec. 21, theft by shoplifting

Spraggins, Steven Bernard, Dec. 15, suspended dl 1st offense

Stephens, James Mozell Jr., Dec. 21, prob violation

Stevens, Christopher Maurice, Dec. 17, open container (po), prob violation

Stovall, Mark, Dec. 17, child safety restraints, no dl on person, dl disply on demain, suspended dl 2nd offense

Swan, Nathaniel, 20111222, violation of georgia employment security law (9 counts)

Swan, Nathaniel Jr., Dec. 20, criminal trespass, prob viol (2 counts)

Taylor, Justin Latrez, Dec. 17, affray (fighting), disorderly conduct, disrupt/interfere w/public school opr.

Taylor, Larry Lavaughn, Dec. 15, pandering

Taylor, Tyrance, Dec. 21, entering auto ( 2 counts), prob violation , receipt/poss/transf firearm by conv fel 1st ofndr, theft by taking ( 2 counts)

Terrell, Timothy Malston, 20111222, loitering/prowling

Terry, Yoshua Emmanuel, Dec. 16, theft by taking

Thomas, Lentavious Edward, Dec. 19, failure to appear

Thomas, Quantavious Cortez, Dec. 19, contempt of court, marijuana-possess less than 1oz., prob violation

Tomlinson, Bruce Allen, Dec. 17, simple battery

Townsend, Carrie Sancken, Dec. 17, failure to appear, false swearing, malicious confinement of sane person

Wade, Dennis Devarius, Dec. 19, civ contempt (child sup)

Wade, Idus III, Dec. 20, simple battery

Wade, Latasha Denitra, Dec. 16, hold for other law enforcement, prob violation

Walton, Leonard Lee, Dec. 16, hold for other law enforcement, marijuana-possess less than 1oz.

Ward, Curnell Cornelious, Dec. 15, court order sentence, prob violation

Warner, Johnny William, Dec. 21, expired tag, suspended/revoked license (2nd)

Washington, Thomas Cartavious, Dec. 17, hold for other law enforcement, poss sawed-off shotgun,rifle,machine gun,silencer, receipt/poss/transf firearm by conv fel 1st ofndr, reckless conduct

Westbrook, Dontravius Montez, Dec. 19, weekend prisoner

Wheeler, Da’Quan Laman, Dec. 17, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

Whitaker, Nicholas Deland, Dec. 20, prob viol

Whitfield, Pauline Nicole, Dec. 15, failure to appear, off bond

Wiggins, Haley Spring, Dec. 17, theft by shoplifting

Wiggins, James Thermarick, Dec. 16, giving false name,add,dob to police, marijuana-possess less than 1oz., suspended/revoked license (3rd), winshield/windshield wiper requirements

Wiggins, Jimmy Tavorres, Dec. 16, giving false name,add,dob to police

Williams, Derrick Delane, Dec. 15, prob violation

Williams, Derrick Lavarr, Dec. 21, prob violation

Williams, Johnny David, Dec. 18, violation of family violence order

Williams, Latosha Montez, Dec. 16, state court sentence

Williams, Shamelian Dyrell, Dec. 18, red light violation, suspended/revoked license (3rd)

Williford, Trenise Lafeyette, Dec. 17, driving while license suspended/revoked, expired tag, marijuana-possess less than 1oz., no insurance (1st off), obstruction of officers, possession of cocaine, remove/deface/destroy vehicle tag

Wilson, Jeffrey Bruce, Dec. 21, manufacture/deliver/dist/pos sched i cont sub, Dec. 21, possession of methamphetamine, Dec. 21, red light violation

Winchester, Arthur Lee, Dec. 20, theft by shoplifting

Wingfield, Eugene, Dec. 17, disorderly conduct, general

Worthington, Luther Jerome, Dec. 21, prob violation

Wright, Eric Wesley, 20111222, prob violation

ASU receives NEA grant for Imani Winds Woodwind Quintet Performance

khogencamp — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:37:29 +0000

Special to the Journal

The Albany State University Lyceum Committee has been selected by the National Endowment for the Arts to receive a Challenge America Fast-Track Review Grant. The committee was selected to receive one of the 162 grants of $10,000 awarded to organizations in 46 states plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This is the second consecutive year ASU has been awarded the grant.

With this grant the Albany State University Lyceum Committee will bring the internationally renowned Imani Winds Woodwind Quintet to Albany, Ga. on Jan. 17, 2012 for a day-long cultural residency. While in Albany, Imani Winds will conduct a master class for students from Albany State University as well as area junior and senior high school students from Dougherty and Lee Counties. They will also present a formal concert for the general public. Both events will take place in Albany’s Municipal Auditorium. The master class is scheduled to take place from 11a.m. until 1p.m., and the evening’s performance will begin at 7:30 p.m.

An independent agency of the federal government, the National Endowment for the Arts advances artistic excellence, creativity and innovation for the benefit of individuals and communities.

“Taken together, these Challenge America Fast-Track grants provide an extraordinary sampling of the work that arts organizations do to reach underserved communities,” said NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman. “With these grants, we are helping to ensure that art works for all Americans.”

“This is a tremendous opportunity for the citizens of Albany, young and old, to have an ensemble of musicians of this caliber in our city, working with our young musicians, and performing for us all,” said Dr. Leroy Bynum, Jr., dean for the College of Arts and Humanities at ASU and chair of the Lyceum Committee. “We are very fortunate to once again have received this grant from the NEA. It’s a validation of our efforts towards arts exposure to all citizens of this community and of the consistently high quality of arts presentations this institution maintains.”

Albany State University’s Lyceum Committee consists of 15 members representing ASU’s students, faculty, community supporters and sponsors. The committee supports concerts, lectures, recitals, theatrical productions, visual arts exhibitions and other events for ASU and Southwest Georgia.

For more information about the National Endowment for the Arts, visit www.arts.gov. For more information about the Imani Winds Woodwind Quintet performance, contact the ASU Department of Fine Arts at (229) 430-4849.

A Place 4 Hope holds drive for supplies

khogencamp — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:18:10 +0000

Staff reports

In a city rated as the fourth poorest in the nation, it would be easy to see Albanians wrapped up in their own problems. However, there are folks who are taking their valuable time to help those less fortunate. A Place 4 Hope is one such effort.

Founded last year, the organization describes itself as “a ministry established for the purpose of providing a place of respite for those who find themselves living in the seemingly hopeless circumstance of homelessness.”

While many people automatically think of food and shelter as needs for the homeless, there are already options available. A place 4 Hope, instead, focuses on things people don’t usually think about as essential, but can be just as important like hygiene, clean clothing, access to a telephone and the internet, and the ability to receive mail. In addition, there are also people available who they can speak to about the resources available to help them get out of their situation.

A ministry of the Salvation Army, A Place 4 Hope is now asking the community for some help. “Last year, we got a lot of support from our friends. We donated several blankets, pillows, and towels. We weren’t quite sure what items they really needed. This year, A Place 4 Hope gave a list of things that they need for daily operation,” said Roni Ware, a volunteer with the organization.

“A few of the items that they list are: hygiene products, scrubs, washing detergent, pocket tissues, combs and most importantly blankets,” Ware said.

Currently, the Albany Parks and Recreation Department are holding a drive to get hold of these much needed items. “Currently, in addition to ARPD, the Department of Human Resources and the students at the Lockett Station Afterschool Program have taken up the charge to help as well. We are really excited about the feedback and we hope to build on that going forward.”

The drive is slated to end on December 20, but Ware and her partner in crime Kozman Burnam (aka DJ Dwayne) hope to make this into a year round initiative. “We both know people who are homeless or have been homeless, so whatever we can do to serve these individuals, we will,” Ware said.

In addition to the much needed items Ware mentioned, she says there are other ways to help. “A Place 4 Hope also accepts monetary donations. Those wanting to donate money should make checks out to The Salvation Army with A Place 4 Hope in the memo line or online at https://donate.salvationarmyusa.org/page.aspx?pid=207#location,” she said in an email to the Journal.

A Place 4 Hope is located at 206 S. Monroe Street in Albany, Georgia.