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This project will serve additional children after school and during the summer for many years. This facility continues to have a waiting list for children who want to participate in our youth programs. Thanks to your support we were able to take 2 bathrooms that were not functional along with a storage closet that was between the bathrooms and renovate Read more...
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Our drone has already been used in a search for an Alzheimers patient who had wandered from her home into a wooded area and was missing for twelve hours. It has also been used to photograph and document area flooding as well as the Jackson County Park Marina Fire. Read more...
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we make a difference with making the citizens better prepared for disasters. Due to CoVID-19 we have not had but one Preparedness event. Some time on the Month of August we plan on starting them back up. Read more...
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The newly purchased In-car camera system will now allow officers to remotely download all videos, saving time and allowing officers to continue with their daily patrols. The purchase of the cameras also helps officers with collection of real time evidence. The cameras will also assist with the video of traffic violators who attempt to dispute traffic offenses. Read more...
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This project enabled us to send 497 books, at no cost for families, to children ages birth to age five in our community. Beginning of the year, kindergarten data in our low-income area shows a trend that students in the community are typically unprepared academically for kindergarten. And, by getting books into the hands of children before formal education, we Read more...
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Historic Albany and Old Decatur are two exceptional historic districts located in Decatur. The districts comprise 100 square blocks and are home to approximately 700 architectural treasures of the past, the majority of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Decatur-Morgan County Tourism estimates the houses in the combined districts are one of the most visited attractions Read more...
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Additional safety equipment for our trucks. Read more...
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These funds were secured to assist in paying for the building of HGVFD Station 4, in honor of Jim Patterson. Our 2nd event being the grand opening, in which many state and local representatives attended. While speeches were concluding, an attendee began experiencing symptoms of heat exhaustion. HGVFD EMS personnel were present and able to begin assessment and treatment quickly, Read more...
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Gave a safe space to the community for dogs to be able to play. This is one of the few things allowed during our stay at home orders given by the Governor. The park ended up being beautiful and shaded. The community is already loving it and using it all day long. This little park has made a huge difference Read more...
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This project allows the greenhouse to function as it is designed to. With the upgrades to plumbing,electrical,structural and cooling system it will be able to be used year round. This would include the propagation of plants from seed and or plugs as well as the ability to culture and raise numerous fish species as we have in the past. Read more...
