Hypertension hazardous, but controlable
By Allie Byrd University of Georgia
      Hypertension is the most common chronic disease in the U.S. and is becoming a major health concern for Americans of all ages, says a University of Georgia specialist. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is excessive force of the blood on the blood vessels as it circulates.
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Community members attend Hazmat training
      Members of the local community attended a Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency and Georgia Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Materials course conducted at the Blakely-Early County Emergency Management Agency Nov. 15.
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Sewell wins turkey
      Leroy Sewell won this year's Starlight Lodge No. 95 annual Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot. Walter Harris presented the prize turkey.
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