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A P R I L / M AY 2 0 1 9 M A C O N M A G A Z I N E . C O M 2 5 Today's biotechnologies are informing new hope in cancer therapies each and every day. For over four decades Central Georgia Cancer Care physicians have laid the groundwork for cancer care advances through clinical trial participation, networking with research hospitals across the country — all to ensure each and every patient gets the most innovative, effective care. Central Georgia Cancer Care is one of the few Georgia Oncology practices to be selected as an Oncology Care Model practice, shaping cancer care for the future. Make sure you have an Oncology team who's ahead of the learning curve. Choose Central Georgia Cancer Care — right here at home. 800 First Street, Suite 410 Macon, GA 31201 478-743-7068 114 Sutherlin Drive, Suite C-1 Warner Robins, GA 31088 478-287-6144 CGCC'S DR. BRADLEY SUMRALL WITH PATIENT Betty's liberation draws attention to state laws I'M DELIGHTED Georgia legislators are considering care of animals in legislation. Currently under consideration is the Good Samaritan bill, which allows residents to rescue pets locked in hot cars. In 2016, Georgia passed the Cost of Care Animal Law requiring the owners of animals seized in cruelty cases to either pay the shelter for the care of the pet or relinquish them for adoption. Previously, shelters held pets indefinitely, typically years, as evidence until the case was resolved. This meant a pet who already allegedly suffered cruelty was then subjected to years of life in a shelter. Regardless of how well run a shelter is, it is not an ideal place for any pet to live for an extended period. This was the case for Betty, a sweet brown lab mix, and victim of cruelty confined to Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare for more than three years while awaiting trial. Under the Cost of Animal Care Law, I am delighted to report an ecstatic, happy, tail- wagging Betty was recently released to the loving care of an incredible rescue group and soon will be placed with the perfect family. Betty and an infinite number of other animals in similar situations are reasons to encourage state and local officials to continue to create compassionate legislation to protect Georgia animals. – AC PUP