For at least 17 hours a week, Houston County High School freshman Alexis Myrick is at what she calls her second home.

Alexis is a gymnast at Precision South Gymnastics in Warner Robins.

"Pretty much everyday, except for Fridays and Sundays unless I come to do an extra practice," explained Myrick.

Alexis gave up free time after school to pursue her passion in the gym.  Gymnastics came into Alexis' life just as an important person was leaving it.

"It was tough," said Alexis' aunt Sarah Wright.  "Alexis had a hard time."

Myrick's mother was killed in a car accident when she was four years old.

"We prayed for something to give Alexis some hope and some spirit you know?" explained Wright.  "Gymnastics for her and for us was an answer to prayer."

The gym became a positive place and a new family for Alexis.

Even more than usual, cops are hunting Georgia's roads today for people who aren't wearing their seat belts. 

That's because today is the kick-off for the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign.

State officials with the Governor's Office of Highway Safety are reminding you that your local cops, Sheriff's offices, and the Georgia State Patrol will be on an increased lookout for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing their seat belts.

Officials say the campaign is an effort to save lives.

In 2011, the state of Georgia had 421 traffic deaths that involved a victim who wasn't wearing a seat belt.

This year, the state is on track to see more than 400 of those deaths in 2013.

If they catch you without your seat belt, you could get a ticket and face a hefty fine.

A professional basketball team was in Central Georgia today.

The WNBA's Atlanta Dream were in town as a part of their annual 'Take the Show on the Road' campaign.

The ladies, just a week away from the start of their 6th season opener, took to the hardwood on the road at Veterans High School. Fans in the stands were entertained with watching the 2 time Eastern Conference Champs behind the scenes as well as having an autograph session with the Dream.

This is just one of 5 planned "Take the Show on the Road" trips for Atlanta this season but the only one scheduled for Central Georgia. The Dream tip off next Saturday at Philips Arena versus Skylar Diggins and the Tulsa Shock.