ACS promotes Great American Smokeout

American Cancer Society Volunteers in Union County kicked off the holiday season by promoting the annual "Great American Smokeout" last week. The volunteers have set up a display of free educational information on tobacco use prevention and stop smoking programs like "Fresh Start." The display is set up in the lobby of the Total Cancer Care Center on Deep South Farm Road in Blairsville.

American Cancer Society volunteer facilitator Judy Hemphill Rich is currently conducting the free "Fresh Start" smoking cessation program. For more information contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or check online at www.cancer.org for tips on quitting tobacco use for 2008.