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Courage often involves a sudden act of valor, usually an act putting someone in great danger to save another from harm. But, sometimes courage less dramatic goes unnoticed. Persevering through the toughest of circumstances daily, knowing chances of their situation getting better are slim. Isn't t... More...

"October 4, 1957, 50 years ago, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik into space, and the space war was launched. One man has covered every manned American space launch. His name is Jay Barbree, and I am honored that he works for NBC News," Tim Russert said Sunday morning on Meet the Press. More...

Kolomoki Festival Saturday

The staff of Kolomoki Mounds State Park is busy putting finishing touches on the park this week in preparation for Saturday's big festival. The 37th annual festival offers plenty of opportunities for good time at Kolomoki. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. and last til 4 p.m. Admission and parking are... More...

091907-03 NOTICE STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF EARLY TO ALL DEBTORS AND CREDITORS OF WILLIAM HENRY POWELL: All debtors and creditors of WILLIAM HENRY POWELL, deceased, late of Orange County, Florida, owning property in Early County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render an account of their deman... More...
Buckner's Bobcats claim 23rd consecutive victory
10 YEARS AGO Oct. 16, 1997 BLAKELY-based First State Bancshares continues to grow in southwest Georgia, announcing last week its acquisition of a mortgage company. PAINTING Native American beads, making pottery, stringing necklaces, designing face masks and helping create the annual Kolomoki ... More...
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10 BIRTHDAY: Grant Howard THURSDAY, OCT. 11 ROTARY CLUB, noon, Blakely Town & Country Club PILOT CLUB BLAKELY #282 O.E.S. BIRTHDAY: Barbara Jean Waller FRIDAY, OCT. More...
passed along in jest and and desperation
Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress... But, then I repeat myself. - Mark Twain I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket trying to lift himself More...
Learning from Jacob's dream at Bethel
Genesis 28:10-22 Every event has a background. When we are able to understand some of the conditions that led to that specific situation, the significance becomes clearer. If we attempt to see a condition as an isolated event, the reason and divine purpose can be totally lost. More...
Ruby Manry Sealy Homemaker Ruby Pearl Manry Sealy, 84, of Columbus died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, at Vista Care Center at Franciscan Woods in Columbus. Mrs. Sealy was born in Calhoun County Feb. 11, 1923, to the late Joseph Thomas Manry Sr. and Sallie Belle Isler Manry. She was a member of First... More...
White-tailed deer season is just around the corner and many hunters' minds are turning to deer management. Most deer management objectives are geared to produce large antlered bucks. More...
310 Meadowbrook Drive Daily Events Oct. 15 - Rhythm band at nursing home - 10:15-11:30. Lunch: Salisbury steak with tomato gravy, creamed corn, Italian green beans, wheat roll, mixed fruit. Oct. 16 - Physical fitness - 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. VNA blood pressures - 11 a.m. More...
The SGA Warriors trampled the Ashford Academy Falcons Friday night in Damascus. The Warriors scored four touchdowns in the first quarter and coasted to an easy 35-0 win over the Falcons. SGA kicked off to Ashford to start the game and the Warrior defense stuffed the Falcons forcing them to punt. More...
Early County High School's Future Farmers of America chapter is proud to announce John Dunnigan as its first FFA member of the week for the 2007-2008 school year. As a 10th grader, John has already participated in several career development events including floriculture, wildlife management and t... More...

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