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April 11, 2007
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Public safety at a glance
(Publisher's note: The following information was included in a recent talk to the Blakely Rotary Club and in reports presented at a recent Public Safety board meeting.) "The role of television programs is causing an increase in unrealistic expectations," Sheriff Jimmie Murkerson stated ... More...
Environmental activists wanting Gov. Perdue to stop power plant

Environmental groups took to the media Tuesday in Savannah in an effort to stop the construction of the Longleaf power plant in Early County. More...

Authorities searching for armed robbery suspects

Local authorities are searching for two suspects believed to be involved in an armed robbery of the Family Dollar store early Monday morning. Authorities received a call from store manager Yolanda Graham between 8:30 and 9 o'clock that morning. Graham reported she had just been robbed. More...

 Public Notices
•PUBLIC NOTICES
041107-01 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATE OF GEORGIA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS STATE PROJECT NO. LAU07-S010- 00 (252) 01, LAU07-S010-00 (253) 01, LAR07-S010-00 (292) 01, AND OTHERS CLAY, EARLY COUNTIES Sealed proposals for furnishing all labor, material, More...
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 Other News
•Blakely Auto Parts opens with ceremony
The opening of Blakely Auto Parts on Bay Street was celebrated Friday with a ribbon-cutting hosted by the chamber of commerce. Chamber president Kenneth Hall gave a brief welcome and presented the owners, Jason and Eddy Burdette, a chamber membership plaque. More...
•Families should prepare, practice tornado plan of action
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 Community Calendar
•HERE & THERE this WEEK
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 BIRTHDAYS: Harmon Reddick, Isaac Van Gregory, Shane Morgan, Shelbie Lynn McDonald THURSDAY, APRIL 12 ROTARY CLUB, noon, Blakely Town & Country Club PILOT CLUB BLAKELY #282 O.E.S. More...
•Putting a FACE to the name
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 Editorials
•Getting the message
Other Voices
Growing up in a small town like I did, you never really think about going to church. You just go. The church is interwoven into your life. It's part of who you are and what you will become. There's not much to do in a small town. Going to church not only provided an important spiritual experience... More...
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•Schoolhouse rock
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 Religion
•Faith is the foundation of salvation
Sunday School Lesson
Revelation 1:12a, 17, 18 John 20:11-16, 30, 31 The resurrection of Jesus Christ is one of the best documented facts of ancient history. The written record of eyewitnesses has been in existence for centuries. These documents were written while many of these witnesses were alive, thus being avail... More...
•What good is there in being good?
•Women are valuable vessels for God
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 Obituaries
•Bruce B. Butler
Janitor Bruce Bernard Butler, 42, of Newark, N.J., died March 28, 2007, at his residence following a short illness. Mr. Butler was born June 21, 1964, to Lonnie Clyde Butler Sr. and the late Daisy Mae Butler. He was a 1981 graduate of Early County High School and he was a member of Macedonia Bapt... More...
•Lt. Col. Joe Lyle Jr.
•Hazel K. Ford
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 Agriculture
•Help your turf grass tolerate drought better
Normally a wet place in early April, Georgia is depressingly dusty this spring. With the whole state already in a mild to moderate drought, it may be a tough year on your lawn. But you can make your turf more tolerant of drought, says Clint Waltz, a Cooperative Extension turfgrass specialist with ... More...
•A little spring cleaning for your trees and shrubs
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 Society
•Parker- Bryan
Kenneth T. Parker and Dee C. Parker of Columbia, Ala., proudly announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Lauren Brooke, to Tyler Eugene Bryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Bryan and Deborah Bryan of Tuscaloosa. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs... More...
•Harris - Williams
•Bush - Meredith
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 Sports
•SGA Warriors roll over Fullington Trojans
The SGA Warrior baseball team came back from spring break early and traveled to Pinehurst to play the Fullington Academy Trojans on Friday. The Warriors fell behind early but shook the spring break cobwebs off and rolled over Fullington 12-5. The Warriors were able to load the bases in the top of ... More...
•Bobcats split two region games during March
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 Campus
•Family night - island style
ECES third grade teachers and administrators hosted family night March 29. The CRCT test was highlighted with a little island flavor and everyone had a great time! More...
•ECES fourth and fifth graders write in "Fair Bear" contest
•Harris recognized at Head Start
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