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February 19, 2026

Blood Assurance Blood Drive Set for Mount Vernon Mills in Trion

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A community blood drive is coming to Mount Vernon Mills in Trion later this month, giving Chattooga County residents the opportunity to help save lives locally.

Blood Assurance will host the drive on Thursday, February 26th, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Mount Vernon Mills, located on 4th Street in Trion. Organizers are encouraging donors to come out and support the effort to maintain a strong local blood supply.

As part of a special promotion running February 15th through February 28th, donors will be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card, with one winner selected per community and seven winners total.

Blood Assurance reminds donors to eat a good meal before giving, avoid energy drinks, drink extra water, and bring a valid ID to the appointment.

Appointments can be scheduled online at www.bloodassurance.org/vernonmills, and walk-ins are typically welcome if space allows.

Blood Assurance serves communities across Northwest Georgia and surrounding areas, supplying local hospitals with lifesaving blood products. Officials stress that consistent donations are critical, especially during the winter months when supplies can run low.

February 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Red Cross Blood Drive Friday at The Bank of LaFayette

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The Bank of LaFayette will host a community blood drive with Blood Assurance on Friday, February 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 101 W. Patton Street in LaFayette.

Community members are encouraged to give local and help save local lives. All donors between February 1–14 will receive a special “Donor for Life” tattoo shirt as a thank-you gift.

To prepare for donation, donors are asked to eat a good meal, drink extra water, avoid energy drinks, and bring a valid ID.

Appointments can be scheduled online at www.bloodassurance.org/bankla or by calling 1-800-962-0628.

January 15, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Chattooga County Red Cross Club Blood Drive Set for Feb. 9 at Chamber & Civic Center — $20 e-Gift Card for Donors

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The Chattooga County Community Red Cross Club is inviting residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia to help save lives at an upcoming community blood drive on Monday, February 9, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The drive will be held at the Chattooga County Chamber & Civic Center.

Organizers say every donation can make a difference for patients in need of emergency care, surgeries, cancer treatments, and chronic illness support. Winter months can also bring increased strain on blood supplies due to illness and weather-related disruptions, making local donor turnout especially important.

As an added incentive, all presenting donors will receive a $20 e-gift card as a thank-you for taking the time to donate.

Appointments are encouraged. Donors can schedule a time, get more information, and complete RapidPass paperwork online by visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering the sponsor code RedCrossClub. The American Red Cross also notes donors can use the Blood Donor App for scheduling and updates.

January 10, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

National Blood Donor Month Highlights Winter Shortages as Blood Assurance Urges Northwest Georgia Donors to Give

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January is National Blood Donor Month, and Blood Assurance is reminding residents that winter is one of the toughest times of the year to maintain a stable blood supply. Donations often drop because of holiday travel, seasonal illnesses, and weather-related disruptions—while hospital demand remains steady and can even rise.

January 1, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Blood Drive Scheduled at Chattooga County E-911 on January 30

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Residents across Chattooga County are being encouraged to help save lives by donating blood at an upcoming Blood Assurance Blood Drive later this month.

December 24, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

Red Cross Urges Northwest Georgia Donors to Give Blood Now as Holiday Travel Threatens Supply

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The American Red Cross is asking people across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia to schedule a blood donation appointment in the final days of 2025 to help keep the blood supply strong heading into 2026. The need is especially high right now for Type O, A negative, and B negative donors.

December 23, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

Blood Assurance Urges Rare Blood Type Donations After Trauma Cases Strain Supply in Northwest Georgia

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Blood Assurance says recent trauma cases have quickly tightened local blood supplies, prompting an urgent call for donors—especially those with O positive and other rare blood types—to help area hospitals meet lifesaving needs.

December 14, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

Blood Assurance Issues Emergency Call for Donors Amid Spike in Trauma Cases

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Blood Assurance is urgently asking community members to donate blood after a sudden spike in trauma cases has severely strained the nonprofit’s already thin supply.

December 10, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

American Red Cross Urges Blood Donations Now to Keep Supply Steady Through the Holidays

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Time is critical for patients this December, and the American Red Cross is urging donors to make an appointment to give blood now to help keep the blood supply stable during the busy holiday season. The Red Cross says O positive, O negative, and B negative blood types are especially needed now and in the coming weeks.

December 7, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

Blood Assurance Issues Emergency Call for O-Positive Donors After Trauma Cases Strain Supply

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Blood Assurance is urging O-positive blood donors to give as soon as possible, citing an emergency need after a recent spike in trauma cases that required large amounts of O-positive units.