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Spencer Strider named Braves’ nominee for Roberto Clemente Award
Pitcher created VIP program for kids and families in the foster care system.
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Sweet Tea: Strike up the band
Plus: Howard Finster's folk art church reopens; there is a Tuskegee pilot again
Credit: Photo courtesy of Northside Hospital Atlanta
Turning a cancer diagnosis into a mission
Ernie Strauss and Ron Wakefield share their stories as survivors of prostate cancer in hopes of encouraging other men to take a potentially life-saving blood test.
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Cherokee reaches out to veterans in need
The Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program offers food, cars, therapy and creative outlets to help Georgia veterans get back on their feet.
Credit: Phil Skinner
Judo studio offers unique safety training for older adults
Seniors learn the art of falling to minimize injury.
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Sweet Tea: Wet, soft and soggy
Find out more about the Hardy family who has been growing their peanut stand business for 25 years and how the central Louisiana town of Bunkie is getting the last laugh.
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Atlanta mass media class for kids gains national attention
Students at The 411 Brand Saturday School create winning video on food justice
Credit: Phil Skinner
Hall County’s Santa Randy’s faith leads him to feed the homeless community
Gainesville’s “Santa Randy” Smith runs a faith-based outreach for the homeless community in Hall County, delivering food, clothing and prayer with help from volunteers.


















