The LaGrange Police Department will be hosting a blood drive through the American Red Cross Friday, July 27.

The public is invited to participate. Walk-ins welcome. If possible, please make an appointment to help staff prepare.

WHO: LaGrange Police Department, American Red Cross

WHAT: LPD Blood Drive

WHEN: Friday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Troup County Government Center Jury Assembly Room, 100 Ridley Avenue, LaGrange

HOW: To make an appointment go to Redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: TCGC or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767)

Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting Redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment.

The American Red Cross is the nation’s largest blood collection organization, supplying approximately 40 percent of the blood and blood products used in our country.

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