The Chamber of Commerce last week approved an architectural concept for a $1.3 million renovation of the Alexander building which belongs to the Blakely-Early County Chamber of Commerce. The renovation plans, developed by Polyengineering Inc. of Dothan, were first presented to the chamber board at... More...
Bainbridge College is hosting information sessions for the Georgia Work Ready Program tomorrow at the Main Campus in Bainbridge, according to Gean Hendrix, director of BC business and industry services. Hendrix is responsible for administration of the program in the BC service area of Decatur, Ear... More...
After 12 years, the Court Square will be the new venue for this year's Relay for Life Friday. The past Relay for Life activities have taken place at Early County High's Standifer Field. "Everyone thought the move to Court Square would be good for the event," stated Relay for Life chairman Kenneth ... More...
Child advocacy groups and the Georgia Coalition United for a Responsible Budget are calling on Gov. Perdue and state legislators to fix PeachCare's immediate funding problem without further delay and to defeat HB 340 cutting PeachCare eligibility and benefits. They say the funding stall is troublin... More...
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 DFACS Board Meeting, 10 a.m. CHAMBER of Commerce, noon BIRTHDAY: Brad Clenney ANNIVERSARY: Will & Connie Thompson THURSDAY, MARCH 29 ROTARY CLUB, noon, Blakely Town & Country Club SOUTHWEST Georgia Regional Development Center Board of Directors, 6:30 p.m. More...
I read an article about koi recently and it brought back one of my earliest childhood memories. It's the story of why goldfish are orange, and it involves my grandfather, Briggs Arrington, who owned a laundry and dry cleaners in Cordele, Ga. My mother and I frequently visited my grandparents, and ... More...
1 John 5:1-12 Humans have developed all kinds of mental pictures of God. These concepts vary from very stern to anything goes. These extremes can allow one to build all kinds of theology to fit their picture of the heavenly father - the creator of the universe. More...
Le Edwarna Powell Johnson, 84, of Blakely died Wednesday, March 14, 2007. Mrs. Johnson was born in Blakely July 12, 1922, to the late Joseph B. Powell and Amanda Hutchins Powell. She was a licensed practical nurse and worked at Temple University Hospital as an operating room nurse for many years. More...
Early County approved for Emergency Conservation Program
Early County has been approved to implement the ECP program for producers affected by the recent tornado in the Jakin- Springfield area. The ECP program is designed to assist producers in removing debris from cropland affected by the tornadoes. The committee has limited the area of approval south o... More...
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bridges of Blakely announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Leann, to Robert Murkerson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Ray Murkerson of Blakely. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Free Bridges and the late Mr. and Mrs. Rufu... More...
The Bobcats pulled out a 6-4 win in a close game with Westover at home March 19. In the first inning, pitcher Antonio Williams gave up only one hit, a single, but walked four batters to give up two unearned runs. The Cats' first two batters reached base on a hit by the pitcher and a walk, but thr... More...
The Natural Resources Conservation Workshop is now accepting applications for the 2007 Summer Camp, announced Britt Parker, director. Applications are due June 1. "We have space to accomodate 250 students so those who want to participate should get their applications in early; we operate on a first... More...
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Habitat dedicates Lee St. home Sunday afternoon