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Saturday, May 04, 2013  Updated with video; Students at West Town Elementary School participated in a career fair Friday.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Updated with video; After a daycare worker in Omega accidentally ran over a 3-year-old she was taking care of, many are wondering what kind of training goes into working with children. In our Facebook Story of the day, you wanted to know what the qualifications are to work in a daycare center.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  Updated with video; More than 100 high school students from multiple Southwest Georgia counties participated in a career fair at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College today.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  In the Facebook story of the day you wanted to know is there an age limit for kids being left home alone?

Friday, July 06, 2012  Animal lovers are keeping pet grooming businesses busy by taking advantage of a two-for-one deal.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Updated with additional charges; Tift County Sheriff's Office arrested an employee of Upon Eagles Wings Daycare in Tift County for child molestation.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  Updated with video; The deployment of a fifth grader's father inspired other fifth grade boys at Deerfield Windsor to send Christmas care packages to troops in Afghanistan.

Friday, September 30, 2011  The Child Death Team is investigating the death of a 15-month-old who was found unresponsive at a day care in Byne Memorial Baptist Church.

Saturday, March 12, 2011  Take a look into where the smallest people on base spend their time.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  The school’s career fair aimed to encourage students to begin thinking about a career path before they enter high school.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011  Investigators are looking into whether or not the owner had the proper permits to operate the daycare.

Wednesday, December 08, 2010  Some local elementary students got a sneak peek into various jobs during their career day.

Friday, July 16, 2010  Officials say there are several things parents can look for. They say the most important thing it to get involved from the get-go and pay attention to how your child reacts to the care provider.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010  A newspaper study of day care quality in Georgia shows the state's rules are often violated.

Friday, March 13, 2009  Indiana couple who ran home baby-sitting service accused of videotaping sex with children