060607-03 BIDS FOR EARLY COUNTY ROAD PAVING PROJECT 1.1.01 RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS: Sealed Proposals on forms prepared by Regional Engineering Group, Inc. More...

The City of Blakely would like to recognize James McNease, a valuable employee in the electrical department, as Employee of the Month for May. The City is proud to acknowledge all of his hard work and dedication. More...

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 CHAMBER of Commerce, noon BIRTHDAYS: Jack Sutton, Shae McDonald, Sharon Riley, Ronnie Willis ANNIVERSARY: Candace & Bill Thomas, Ken & Kim Toole, Bobby & Beth Johnson, Art & Joy Redding THURSDAY, More...

Mitch Clarke recently won third place for humorous column at the recent Georgia Press Association Better Newspaper Contest awards banquet. More...

Isaiah 1:10-20 Among many of the groups of believers in Jesus Christ, the topic of worship is a hot button. The worship of God - in many congregations - has been reduced to feel-good or 'what's in it for me' sessions. These thoughts are not found in scripture. More...

Jessie M. Booker, 81, of Blakely died Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan. Mrs. Booker was born in Clay County Oct. 27, 1925, to the late Mark Lyles Sr. and Nanlou Carter Lyles. She was the oldest of 14 siblings and a member of St. Maryland Missionary Baptist Church. More...

CDP provides benefits to farmers who suffered quantity and quality losses from natural disasters and related conditions that occurred in 2005 and 2006 and for 2007 crops if the crop was planted before Feb. 28, 2007, or in the case of prevented plantings would have been planted before Feb. 28, 2007. More...

Leaving children unattended inside vehicles, particularly in Southwest Georgia's sweltering summer days, is a recipe for tragedy, warns Early County Health Department Director Alida Ward. "We are partnering with Safe Kids of Georgia to urge parents not to leave children unsupervised in vehicles for any length of time," Ward said. More...

10 YEARS AGO June 26, 1997 CITY leaders are expected to pass a revised animal control ordinance at the July 8 meeting of the Blakely city council. EARLY MEMORIAL Hospital has hired Josh Woodin, a physician's assistant, for its emergency room. Having a full-time professional who can see and treat patients qualifies the E.R. to serve as a rural health clinic. More...

The Blakely Lions Club, young ambassador Savannah Smith, essayist Stephanie Anderson, and the Early County LEO Club received special recognition at the 86th multiple district Lions of Georgia state convention in Callaway Gardens June 1-3. More...