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Fort Gordon remembers fallen soldiers in Memorial Day service

Fort Gordon, GA (WFXG)- For 12 years Denise Glasford's sister fought in the Army, but died last year on Memorial Day.

"Thinking about her and wishing she was still here with us," Glasford said. "It's been a tough year for the family."

Glasford started caring for her sister's children, who say not a day goes by without thinking about their mother.

"I miss how she would always tuck me in bed," said Jasmine McCoy, Glasford's 10-year-old niece.

EXCLUSIVE: Interview with former GTMO military attorney

AUGUSTA, GA (WFXG)- President Obama addressed the
nation with the counter-terrorism policy which includes the controversial plan
to shut down Guantanamo Bay. FOX54 has the exclusive interview with a former
military defense attorney who represented one of the GTMO prisoners.  

Lorraine Barlett made numerous
trips back and forth to Guantanamo Bay to visit her Saudi Arabian client who
was accused but later cleared of being a terrorist facilitator of a safe house
in the Middle East.

Blood donors urgently needed in Augusta

AUGUSTA, GA (WFXG)- The national blood supply
drops every summer as vacations and warm-weather activities lull regular donors
out of their routine. Shepeard Community Blood Center is asking the community
to roll up their sleeves to help critically ill patients this summer at local
hospitals.

Kroger accepting donations for tornado victims

Atlanta, GA (WFXG)- Kroger stores throughout the Atlanta Division are encouraging customers and
associates to donate to the American Red Cross, which is providing first aid
assistance, meals, emotional support and other necessities to those affected by
the deadly aftermath of the Oklahoma tornadoes that touched down on Monday, May
20.

Professor offers free summer chemistry course

Source: Paine College

Paine College Campus (WFXG)- Dr.
Sardar Yousufzai, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Physics & Environmental
Sciences will offer a free six-week chemistry course for middle and high
students starting June 6th-July 18th 2013. The
free six-week, one -hour course will cover the basic concept of Chemistry
through instruction and demonstration. The objective is to prepare students
with basic knowledge for science courses. The course will take place on the
Paine College campus in Haygood Holsey Hall, Room 220. Students will meet

Road closures announced for Thunder Over Augusta

AUGUSTA, GA (WFXG)- Columbia
County wishes to inform the driving public of two temporary road closures in
the Evans Towne Center for this year's Thunder Over Augusta Event.

More details released in Fort Gordon furloughs

Fort Gordon, GA (WFXG)- We're learning more today about the furloughs headed to Fort Gordon. Officials say they can't give exact numbers, but the
vast majority of the 3,100 federal appropriated fund employees at Fort Gordon
will be affected by the furlough.

Official statement from J.C. Mathews, Fort Gordon Public Affairs Officer: