A mammogram confirmed one of Kelly Modena's biggest fears after she found a lump during a breast self-exam in May. "She's so humble. She would never talk about it, and so I think it's really hard for her to accept help because she's such a giver," Hollis said. So Hollis stepped in, using a first-of-its-kind platform to raise money specifically for healthcare-related expenses. CaringWays, based in Nashville, partners directly with healthcare systems and businesses all over the country, helping patients with everything from unexpected medical bills to mental health treatment. In a matter of weeks, Kelly's campaign has raised more than $22,000.
MARTA honored bus driver and Adamsville native Coy Dumas, Jr. for his 50 years of service. He first joined the force in 1972 as a bus driver when the station was still called Atlantic Transit. MARTA estimates Dumas has carried 2.8 million passengers since he began operating a bus. He also boasts a spotless driving record, having driven over two million miles without an accident, the transit center said. As a mentor to countless drivers over the decades, Dumas leads the Mentorship Program out of Perry Bus Facility, according to MARTA.
Rodney Davis is the only Macon native to ever receive the U.S. Medal of Honor. Davis served in the Marines during the Vietnam War, and he made the ultimate sacrifice when he jumped in front of a grenade to save his comrades. Thursday, the Community Foundation of Central Georgia presented a nameplate made in Davis' honor at the Tubman Museum. The plate was donated to the museum and will be placed in Davis' exhibit.
Cindy and Dan Gray were out in Warner Robins when the Perry Fire Department called them saying their back porch had caught fire. All they could think about was their nine dogs who were at home, but a neighbor two doors down took action. Jared Gibson is a beekeeper who sells his own honey called Gibson Honey Co. He went out to his backyard to spray his hives when he smelled smoke. He told 13WMAZ, he thought is was someone grilling. When he went back outside, he saw something else.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and one church in Fort Valley is taking action to make sure that everyone has a thanksgiving meal on their table this year. Saint Peter AME Church loaded up bags of non perishable food on Saturday morning as part of their thanksgiving giveaway. Their goal was to provide 50 families in the fort Valley community with food, and the event started at 11 a.m.