First Baptist Church installs new playground
      Efforts and contributions of many people were rewarded with the sights and sounds of happy children enjoying the new playground at First Baptist Church of Blakely.
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Did you know?
      Music therapy has been shown to help in the healing process of a variety of ailments or conditions, be they physical or mental. Researchers at the Institute for Music Therapy in Germany, for instance, studied the effects of music therapy when used to treat children with developmental delays.
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Steer clear of heat-related illnesses
      As summer gets set to hit full swing, scores of people across the country are readying themselves for backyard barbecues, trips to the beach or casual afternoons spent soaking up some sun. While spending as much time as possible outdoors is a summertime tradition, soaking up too much sun can be dangerous.
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Fireworks alternatives
      A large part of July 4th celebrations is making noise and filling the sky with color. Many people rely on fireworks to add spark to their festivities, but a similar effect can be achieved with noisemakers and confetti, a safe alternative to fireworks.
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