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Sunday, May 19, 2013  Updated with video; Officials in Tifton held a health fair this morning promoting better eating habits, and overall exercise routines.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Judge strikes down NYC's sugary-drinks size rule; enforcement had been set to start Tuesday

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Updated with video; Georgia school officials say since obesity is a concern throughout the state, they started a program called 'Dawgs on the Move' to support the university's anti-obesity initiative.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 

Sunday, February 17, 2013  Updated with video; The Pop Warner Fitness Fair was held Saturday afternoon at the Albany Mall.

Sunday, January 27, 2013  St. James Baptist Church in Baconton kicked off their biggest loser competition Sunday afternoon.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  Updated with video; St. Teresa's held their annual Nun Run Saturday morning.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Booze v Soda: Adults get nearly as many empty calories from alcohol as sugary drinks

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  The Georgia Departments of Health reports 15% of high school students, in Georgia, are obese.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Updated with video; Northside Primary in Tifton and Hamilton Elementary in Hartsfield have taken on the 2012 Healthy School Makeover challenge.

Saturday, September 01, 2012  Saturday marks the first day of national Childhood obesity awareness month.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  Schools are taking steps to fight childhood obesity.

Monday, August 13, 2012  The first study of its kind suggests that strict laws restricting junk food sales in schools may actually be working.

Sunday, August 12, 2012  Updated with video; Phoebe Sumter offered a health conference for children.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  In order to provide a more balanced menu in school cafeterias, the federal government has issued a new mandate that's changing the way students are served.