City utility workers recognized for service
     Four City of Blakely utility workers were recognized by the Electrical Cities of Georgia at the March 7 meeting of the Blakely City Council. Ellis Cadenhead, of the Electrical Cities, presented certificates to Jim Nunley, Michael Kidwell, Danny White and Lavon Miskimen for their work in helping rest
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NWTF banquet to be held March 16
     Support wild turkey conservation and have a great time by attending the third annual Auction and Dinner, hosted by the Early County chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. This banquet will be March 16 at the Blakely Town and Country Club. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the dinner is at 7:15 p
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Community Health Center patients to save big
     Persons receiving primary care at the new community health center, Primary Care of Southwest Georgia, will be eligible for substantial savings on outpatient medications purchased at Hall Drug Company.
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From our Files
News from the past Papa's Pizza newest eatery in town
     March 28, 1996 A SPARK FROM a welder%27s torch is suspected to have caused a huge fire at Gold Kist%27s Arlington operation that destroyed over 3,000 tons of peanuts and caused more than $3 million in damages.
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SGA begins region play with a win
By Paul Bridges Sportswriter
     After a successful start that saw the Warriors win three of four games the first week of the season, SGA continued to play well in winning two more baseball games to up their record to 5-1 in the young season.
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Statewide turkey hunting season opens March 25
     The statewide turkey hunting season opens later this month, giving hunters a chance to harvest this magnificent game bird. The season opens on Saturday, March 25 and runs through Monday, May 15, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division.
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Special safety tips apply to turkey hunters
     Turkey hunting is not only about knowing how to use a box call or how to be patient while waiting on the perfect shot opportunity - it also is about knowing that there are several safety precautions that are unique to this hunting experience. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Res
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Senate passes toughest illegal immigration law in the nation
     Following a long debate, the Senate passed the toughest, most comprehensive illegal immigration law in the nation, the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act.
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GA EPD Will Not Make Flint River Drought Declaration This Year
     A severe drought declaration in southwest Georgia%27s lower Flint River Basin will not be made this year in accordance with the Flint River Drought Protection Act, according to Carol A. Couch, director of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
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Early Memorial forms hospital support league
     The Early Memorial Support League held their first annual dinner at the Blakely Town and Country Club Feb. 11. Support league board chairman Gwen Houston welcomed guests and Pam Grist offered a blessing of the meal.
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Images
     Celebrating at Emylee Houston's birthday party (1945 or 46) were, front row from left, Bobby McLendon, Cook Houston, Woodrow Houston, Jimmy Brewer and Jimmy Rice; second row, from left, Leone Westbrook, Sandra Willis, Glyndell Thompson, Alice Hammack, Emylee Houston and Caroline Whitehead; back row, from left, Suzan Houston and Joan Pucket.
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