Rhea County issues proclamations for Safe Digging Month and Apraxia Awareness Day
The commission issued proclamations recognizing "Call Before You Dig" (811) safety guidance and declared May 14, 2026, as Apraxia Awareness Day, urging early speech therapy for affected children.
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The Rhea County Commission read and approved proclamations at its April 21 meeting encouraging public and contractor attention to safe digging practices and designating May 14, 2026, as an awareness day for childhood apraxia of speech.
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