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Heard County proclaims April as Donate Life Month and Child Abuse Awareness Month; child advocacy center outlines local services
Summary
The board approved proclamations recognizing April as Donate Life Month and Child Abuse Awareness Month; representatives of the West Georgia Child Advocacy Center described forensic interviews, trauma‑informed services and a new satellite location in Heard County and reported increased caseloads.
The Heard County Board of Commissioners on April 21 approved two proclamations recognizing April: one proclaiming Donate Life Month and another recognizing Child Abuse Awareness Month. Chairman Tracy McCormick read the Donate Life proclamation; the board approved it unanimously on a motion by Commissioner Larry Hammond with a second from Commissioner Curtis Mock.
Representatives from the West Georgia Child Advocacy Center addressed the board during the discussion of Child Abuse Awareness Month. The representatives described services the center provides, including forensic interviews, multidisciplinary coordination and trauma‑informed care, and noted a recent establishment of a satellite location in Heard County and a significant increase in caseloads. Commissioner Iris Harris moved to approve the proclamation recognizing Child Abuse Awareness Month; Commissioner Larry Hammond seconded and the board voted unanimously to adopt the proclamation.
The minutes record appreciation from commissioners for the advocacy center’s work. The record does not provide the names of the center’s speakers, financial details of the satellite operation, or specific caseload numbers.
