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October 3, 2007
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Going up in smoke...
A billowing tower of black smoke could be seen over a cotton field north of Blakely on Highway 39 Sunday.The smoke was coming from a cotton picker belonging to Turnage Tractor Co. which had caught on fire in the middle of the field. Firefighters extinguished the flames, but the picker was destroyed.... More...
Harvest is underway

Early County's farmers are glad to finally be out in the fields harvesting their peanuts and cotton. "There was a time when we thought we had to be in the fields by Sept. More...

The Festival's next Saturday

From tomahawk throwing to pontoon boat cruises, families will find the Kolomoki Festival at Kolomoki Mounds State Park a great way to spend the day. This event celebrates its 37th anniversary Oct. 13 at Kolomoki Mounds. Admission and parking is free. More...


Da "Patch"

Kids were busy in the Pumpkin Patch this week picking out their pumpkins for jacko lanterns and Halloween decorations. The Pumpkin Patch is an annual fundraiser for Camp E-Tu-Nake and the library. Francine Reese's great grandson, Calvin Pratt, is pictured above with his pick. Calvin is the son of La... More...


County tightens MH ordinances

The Early County Commission heard the second reading of a resolution to amend the county's mobile home ordinance at Monday night's meeting and then cast their votes to approve the ordinance changes. The amended ordinance puts age limits on mobile homes that can be moved within as well as into Ear... More...


Two tax subsidized housing projects approved for Blakely

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs announced last week that $16.2 million in federal housing tax credits has been awarded to 30 affordable rental housing developments across the state, including two in Blakely. "Promoting affordable housing options is one of DCA's core objectives," said ... More...


 Public Notices
•PUBLIC NOTICES
10037-01 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is given that Articles of Incorporation which incorporate Perkash, Inc., have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. More...
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 Other News
•Local officer completes GPSTC course
Lt. Douglas Worlds of the Early County Sheriff's Ofiice completed a course in advanced traffic law conducted by the Georgia Police Academy Division of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. This course is required by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council for Adva... More...
•CODE ENFORCEMENT
•From our Files
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 Community Calendar
•HERE & THERE this WEEK
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 3 FAMILY Connection Collaborative, noon, Family Learning Resource Center BIRTHDAYS: Garret Murkerson, Erma Hubbard, Trey Taylor ANNIVERSARIES: Andy & Stella Smith, Tim & Jill Craft THURSDAY, OCT. More...
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 Editorials
•Other Voices
New and improved?
I spent 10 minutes wandering the dog food aisle of the grocery store this week, searching for the brand I've been buying for Glory, the black and white Springer spaniel who has lived at my house since she was just a pup. About the time I was ready to give up and buy a different brand, I finally f... More...
•He made more than I did!
•Political Cartoon
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 Religion
•Sunday School Lesson
Viewing Esau and Jacob as rivals
Genesis 25:19-34 As we read the divine record, we must remember that God used real people in a real world. The problems that are faced in the world today are no different than those of the past. The only difference is the geography and the calendar. More...
•The Gospel Truth
•CHURCH NEWS
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 Obituaries
•OBITUARIES
Julia B. Gay Homemaker Julia B. Gay, 93, of Colquitt died Sept. 24, 2007, at her residence. Mrs. Gay was born in Calhoun County. She was a member of Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Gay. More...
•THANKS
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 Agriculture
•Developing biofuel grass, scientists seek samples
Charlie Brummer wants to develop switch grass that can be used to make ethanol. If you've seen a patch growing in the wild, let him know. You may help the University of Georgia researcher and his colleagues fuel the United States in the future. More...
•Fall fire ant control: get 'em while they're young
•Rural Development reorganizes in SWGA
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 Society
•Blakely Senior Center
310 Meadowbrook Drive Daily Events Oct. 8 - Rhythm band practice - 10:30-11:30. Lunch: Hamburger with onions, baked beans, broccoli, wheat bun, ambrosia salad. Oct. 9 - Physical fitness - 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. Loyless Harris, "Alternative to Guardianship" - 11 a.m. Lunch: Chicken fried rice... More...
•Wells, Taylor wedding vows spoken
•Perry - Fussell
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 Sports
•Catfish tourney at Bagby
The second annual Hasan Shriners Old Pros Catfish Tournament is scheduled for Oct. 21 at Bagby State Park. The entry fee for the tournament is $50 per two-man team. The best 10 fish taken by pole or jug will take first, second and third place prize money which will be determined by the number of ... More...
•Are you ready for some football?
•SGA stumbles against Southland
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 Campus
•ECHS holds CTAE advisory meeting
Early County High School's Career, Technical and Agriculture Education department held an advisory committee meeting Friday, Sept. 28. The mission statement of the ECHS CTAE program is to provide education for Early County students leading to the fulfillment of a high school diploma, the beginnin... More...
•SGA computer lab dedicated
•GED ceremony scheduled for Oct.
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