Bethune-Cookman Concert Chorale program set for Feb. 10

TIFTON, Ga. — The Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church of Tifton, GA in cooperation with First United Methodist Church will present a special program by the Bethune-Cookman Concert Chorale on Sunday, Feb. 10. The chorale is under the direction of Mr. Terrance Lane. The program will be held at the First United Methodist Church located at 107 West 12th Street in Tifton at 5:00 pm. This program, celebrating Black History Month is a scholarship fundraiser for Bethune-Cookman students. The concert is free to the public; however a ticket is required for admission. A free-will offering will be collected after the performance. All funds collected go directly to the University.

Hamilton Chamber chili cook-off pushed to Feb. 23

JASPER, Fla. — The Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 13th annual Chili Cook-off Saturday, Feb. 23. The competition will be held at the Jasper Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prizes will go to the top three entries and the People’s Choice winner. Judging will be based on taste and presentation, including table/area decor so teams/individuals are encouraged to get creative. The People’s Choice award goes to the competitor with the highest number of votes. Contestants may encourage friends and family to attend and vote with each vote costing $1. Each competitor must have a decorative container present at their table to collect votes. Judging begins at 10:45 a.m. with the cook-off opening to the public at 11 a.m. The awards will be presented at 1 p.m. and all contestants must stay until the presentation of awards. For more information, please call 386-792-1300.

Labor of Love project takes life

DALTON, Ga. —  Some Hamilton Medical Center (HMC) nurses and local certified nurse midwives were recently talking on the maternity unit at HMC about a way to give back during the holiday season. They decided to buy therapy baby dolls for local Alzheimer’s disease and dementia patients and deliver them to residents at Dalton Place, Chatsworth Healthcare and Quinton Memorial Health and Rehabilitation. “Since our unit helps to deliver babies as a profession, we thought, what better way to spread holiday cheer than to ‘deliver’ babies to those in need?” said Rita-Marie Davis, a local midwife. Interest and excitement grew as soon as the idea started to be shared. “We are proud to say that nurses, doctors, secretaries, midwives and even environmental services staff have brought their love together for others,” said Barbara Jones, HMC labor and delivery nurse. The group delivered 32 babies to female residents and 24 stuffed puppies to the male residents of the three local facilities. “Our wish is to inspire other units to join together and ‘deliver’ joy throughout the community — not just at the holidays, but all year round,” said Christie Brewer, HMC labor and delivery nurse.