On Friday, Mayor Jim Thornton proclaimed Nov.17 World Prematurity Day at WellStar West Georgia Medical Center. From left to right: Back row, Tara Barrett, Julia Cox-Pearson, Margaret Barding. Third row, Lacy Tumambing, Charis Acree, Leeann Siggers, Kathy Hammock, Second row, Steve Crane, Kitty Key, Lisa Connell, Front row, Tommy Britt, Jerry Fulks, Carla Starling, Jim Thornton pose for a photo with the proclamation. (Gabrielle Jansen | LaGrange Daily News)