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“One of the most powerful things we can do is talk openly about mental health. The more we talk about it, the easier it becomes.”

The Hospital Authority of Lee County will hold a public hearing at 3:30 p.m. today on a plan to issue up to $200 million in bonds for a proposed acute-care hospital off Grand Island Drive.

Chehaw’s Zoo is looking to celebrate 50 years in operation next year. Ahead of that milestone the Chehaw Park & Zoo board is looking to reactivate the Firiends of Chehaw group of volunteers.

“We can’t do this without the community. We are so grateful for the willing vessels. We just can’t thank them enough. We also appreciate the other ministries that have sown seeds into our ministry.” 

Sedrick Rowe doesn’t spray herbicides on his 10 acres of organic peanuts. He fights weeds with his tractor instead, which means he runs it more often than most farmers — and burns at least 30 gallons of diesel on a typical day. This harvest season, every one of those gallons costs more than it has at any point on record.

The Dougherty County School System plans to create a task force to help families retain food assistance and navigate new reporting requirements as district officials warn that declining SNAP participation could eventually affect the federal provision that allows every student to eat free at school.

“One of the most powerful things we can do is talk openly about mental health. The more we talk about it, the easier it becomes.”

With the National League East title secured and the No. 3 seed all but settled, the Atlanta Braves will use the final week of the regular season to prepare for the postseason and answer several questions about their pitching staff.

Deerfield-Windsor’s offense broke loose Monday, scoring 15 runs over the final two innings to defeat Westwood 21-15 and end a five-game losing streak.

Brick by brick. Moment by moment.

The Hospital Authority of Lee County will hold a public hearing at 3:30 p.m. today on a plan to issue up to $200 million in bonds for a proposed acute-care hospital off Grand Island Drive.

Chehaw’s Zoo is looking to celebrate 50 years in operation next year. Ahead of that milestone the Chehaw Park & Zoo board is looking to reactivate the Firiends of Chehaw group of volunteers.