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Here is your  Good Day Columbia GDC Morning WACH for 1-30-12:

This morning, we shared the video and story of 7 year old Brittany Baxter, who was the victim of an attempted kidnapping from a Walmart in Breman, GA.  Brittany fought off the would be kidnapper, and it was all caught on a security camera!  You can check it out HERE.

The incident got us talking and learning about some of the scary facts surrounding missing kids.  According to the Center for Missing and Exploited Children, there is a report of an abducted or missing kid every 40 seconds, which translates into 800,000 reports every year.

Through programs like the Amber Alert, which became law in 2003, has helped the successful recovery of 554 children.

On our Facebook page, we wanted to know if you think your kid would know what to do in a situation were someone was trying to abduct them.  You can weight in on the topic HERE.

If you are looking for something beautiful to do this weekend, you can head to the garden side of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden for the Orchids on the Riverbanks display.  Orchid vendors from across the Carolinas will have live plants for purchase.  You can get all the info at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden WEBSITE.

Also, Mitzvah Day is Sunday in the Midlands, beginning at 11:30 am.  Mitzvah, by the way, commonly translates into “good deeds.”  Volunteers will board busses for an afternoon of volunteerism at 6 locations, including the Epworth Children’s Home, The Ronald McDonald House, and 4 others.  Want to volunteer?  Contact Erica Serbin at 803.787.2023 ext. 211, or EMAIL her.

Tyler spent the morning with the big and we mean BIG trucks at the Monster Jam that takes place this weekend at the Colonial Life Arena.  Tickets start at just 6 bucks.  You can get tickets online HERE, or in person at the Colonial Life Arena.

YUMMMY!  Cokey's Kitchen brought in some AMAZING mac and cheese and ribs!  If you want see Mothers recipe, click HERE. 

As always, GDC is looking for your input!  Please send story ideas, if you are in looking for exposure for a community event you are involved with, or would like a cast member to speak at your civic group, school, or activity, EMAIL us!  We are part of the community!!