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October 6, 2026

Fire Prevention Week Focuses On Reducing Risk Of Home Fires

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With cooler fall weather arriving and families soon beginning to use fireplaces, furnaces and space heaters, the American Red Cross is reminding Chattooga County residents to take some simple steps that could prevent a home fire or save a life.

September 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Red Cross Blood Drive Coming To Berry College Thursday

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The American Red Cross is asking Northwest Georgia residents to help maintain the nation’s blood supply by donating blood this week at Berry College.

A Red Cross blood drive will be held Thursday, September 17, from 2 until 7 PM at the Krannert Center, located at 2277 Martha Berry Boulevard in Mount Berry.

The Red Cross says the nation’s blood supply remains vulnerable following critically low levels during a summer blood shortage. Donors of all blood types are needed to help ensure hospitals have blood products available for patients.

Berry College has a long history of supporting blood donations. The college’s Blood Donor Program was started by students in 1974, and Berry says Red Cross and Blood Assurance visits typically collect more than 450 units of blood annually. The Berry College Red Cross Club assists with blood drives on campus.

There’s also an incentive for Thursday’s donors. Those who give blood through September 20 can receive an exclusive Red Cross x Hello Kitty plush mascot clip and surprise sticker pack, while supplies last.

Appointments can be made through the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or through the Red Cross website.

September 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Red Cross Urges Blood Donations As Fall Schedules Put Supply At Risk

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The American Red Cross is asking Northwest Georgia residents to roll up their sleeves this September as the organization works to protect the nation’s blood supply heading into fall.

September 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Red Cross Urges Georgians To Prepare During National Preparedness Month

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September is National Preparedness Month, and the American Red Cross of Georgia is encouraging families to use the month to make sure they are ready when emergencies strike.

August 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Red Cross Teams Up With Hello Kitty To Encourage September Blood Donations

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The American Red Cross is teaming up with Hello Kitty and Friends in September as part of a new effort to encourage blood and platelet donations and help keep the nation’s blood supply stable.

August 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Registration Opens For Berry College’s 2026 Mountain Day Weekend

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One of Northwest Georgia’s longest-running college traditions returns this fall as Berry College prepares to welcome generations of Vikings back to campus for Mountain Day Weekend, October 2-4, 2026.

August 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Red Cross Shares Heat Safety Tips For Student Athletes As Fall Practices Begin

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With high school fall sports, marching band and other outdoor activities getting underway, the American Red Cross of Georgia is reminding coaches, parents and students to take extra precautions as late-summer heat continues across the state.

The Red Cross recommends scheduling practices during the cooler morning or evening hours, gradually increasing workout intensity as students adjust to the heat, and making sure participants drink water every 20 minutes—even if they don’t feel thirsty. Frequent rest breaks in the shade, lightweight clothing and reducing heavy protective equipment when possible can also help lower the risk of heat-related illness.

Coaches and parents are also encouraged to learn CPR, know how to use an AED, and recognize the warning signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Students should stop exercising immediately and seek help if they experience dizziness, confusion, nausea, weakness or muscle cramps. Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency that requires immediate medical attention.

The American Red Cross says taking simple precautions can help keep athletes, band members and other students safe while enjoying outdoor activities during Georgia’s hottest weeks of the year.

July 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Red Cross Declares National Blood Crisis As Donations Fall To Four-Year Summer Low

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The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis for only the second time in its history as blood donations continue to fall well below hospital demand.

July 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

American Red Cross Declares Emergency Blood Shortage, Urges Donors to Give Now

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The American Red Cross is asking donors to roll up their sleeves after declaring an emergency blood shortage caused by a sharp decline in donations during June. The organization says its blood supply dropped nearly 25 percent, creating a growing gap between available blood and hospital demand. The shortage is especially critical for platelets, O-positive blood, and B-negative blood.

June 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Red Cross Issues Urgent Call for Blood and Platelet Donors

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The American Red Cross is urging blood and platelet donors to make appointments now as hospitals work to maintain a reliable blood supply during the busy summer season.