Weaver, AL - A small town takes a stand against drug abuse as one of its youngest residents recovers from a devastating accident caused by a meth lab.

Zack Jagello is father to nine-month old Cade. When he heard what happened to another child in weaver... he held his son a little tighter.

Jagello says "Oh definitely, it was a terrible situation right there."

He's talking about the day 11-year old Kristen Kelly found a sprite bottle in her back yard and took a sip. It turns out the bottle was filled with hydrochloric acid used to make meth. Two weeks later the child remains in serious condition.

Weaver mayor Garry Bearden says "With the unfortunate circumstance obviously there's an outrage on behalf of concerned citizens."

That outrage launched a call to action within the community. It capitalizes on the close knit ties in this town of about 2600 people.

Jagello adds, "We've all gone to school together and our parents know each other."

Weaver's anti-drug movement stemmed from humble beginnings. In fact it all started with a message posted on a sign in front of City Hall.

Bearden explains, "The sign specifically said 'Doing drugs? Better leave weaver now.'"

It served as an invitation to keep traveling if you're using drugs. Today that sign displays a new message - the address of the city's new website. There, residents will be able to tip-off police if they notice warning signs in their neighborhood.

Weaver Police Chief Wayne Bush says "It's tight-knit for the most part, the citizens here are very quick to report things that are suspicious in nature."

Jagello agrees, "That's the strongest thing right there are your neighbors and everybody sticking together."

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