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Brad Hughes to challenge Bishop
Brad Hughes of Blakely has officially announced his Republican candidacy for representative of the Second Congressional District. The district is presently represented by Congressman Sanford Bishop who has held the seat since 1992. Hughes filed his qualifying papers with the Federal Elections Commis More...
Chamber banquet
Rice discusses 2055 initiative

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4-H Market Hog Show winners

The Early County Market Hog Show was held last week at the Early County Ag Center with 21 4-H More...

 Community Calendar
• HERE & THERE this WEEK
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 FAMILY Connection Collaborative, noon, Family Learning Resource Center More...
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 Editorials
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Title lending
Over the past several years, the Georgia legislature has cracked down on various forms of predatory lending. First, restrictions were placed on traditional lending institutions, then the payday loan industry. Now the state is addressing automobile title loans. More...
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 Religion
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God made us special
Psalm 8:1-9 It is easy for any person, even who knows Jesus Christ as his or her Savior, to become so involved in the More...
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• CHURCH NEWS
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 Obituaries
• Tony W. Evans
Grounds Keeper Tony W. Evans, 60, of Blakely, died Friday, Feb. 17, 2006. More...
• Frances Chandler
• Frederick S. Fulton
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 Agriculture
• Deadly soybean disease can survive Georgia winters
University of Georgia scientists learned recently that Asiatic soybean rust, a deadly tropical soybean disease, can survive Georgia%27s winter weather. This raises concerns that it could spread earlier and stronger this year. More...
• Southeast climate experts say warm, dry spring ahead
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 Society
• Kolomoki Mounds to sponsor historical photography contest
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites are celebrating their 75th anniversary 1931-2006. Founded in 1938, Kolomoki Mounds is celebrating its 68th anniversary and would like to thank all those who support the park and have made it what it is today. More...
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 Campus
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Every four and a half weeks, students in grades pre-k through fifth grade, who exhibit good character, are chosen to attend the Good Character Cinema. Good character includes following schools rules, being respectful to adults and other students, and being helpful to all. Each teacher selects a stud More...
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• Bingo for books set for March 13
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