A number of former Bobcats and the Bobcat family joined our staff in putting together a 20-page special section rekindling memories of a passion that has helped shape lives in our community over the past 86 years. More...
A headline in another Georgia newspaper this week reads: Slim ballot. Vote anyway! The same can be said here as there will be only one contested race on the ballot at next week's city election Tuesday, Nov. 6. More...
Each fall healthcare providers must combat misconceptions about vaccine safety and effectiveness. "Myths and misconceptions cause some people to miss getting vaccinated, and that puts them at risk," said Early County Health Department director Alida Ward. More...
102407-01 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PUBLIC NOTICE Gordon McClure d/b/a Doc's Hideaway has made application to the Early County Board of Commissioners for a Tavern Beer License (to be consumed on the premises) at the location described as 8888 Hwy. 62, Blakely, Georgia 39823. More...
As the Early County Museum gets ready to open its doors, the dugout canoe that was housed in the Maddox Memorial Library has been moved to the museum's buildings at 226 North Main Street. The museum, originally a vision of Joe Cannon and Gerald Bruner, is in its final stages of preparation as the... More...
Rome News-Tribune October 25, 2007 THE FLOW of words about water coming out of Greater Rome appears to be getting some attention, and that's a good thing. However, let's be realistic. The turnout of 250-300 at The Forum to air gripes about the direction taken in the proposed statewide water-ma... More...
Much has been written and said about blended families. This bringing together the offspring of separate parents is, sometimes, considered to be successful, while there can develop many different problems. However, the family of Jacob - and many of the people of the ancient middle east - might be... More...
University of Georgia researchers will soon begin studying Georgia farm families to find out the best ways to keep children safer when they grow up on farms. They're looking for families to participate. The three-year project is called AgTeen. More...
LaTesa Monique Hudson and Tavis Tacree Roberts were united in marriage Sept. 29, 2007, at Gethsemane Worship Center in Albany. Rev. Earl Hallmon of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Damascus officiated the 3 p.m. ceremony. Miss Hudson is the daughter of Veara "Sandy" Hudson, and Gerradi Henderson and Me... More...
The SGA Warriors traveled to Chula to play the Tift-Area Panthers in a key region battle. The Warriors jumped out to an early lead but could not stop the Tift- Area running attack and fell to the Panthers 33-21. The captains for SGA were Alex Wilson, Blake Shepard, Dustin Bowen and Alan Mock. The... More...
Seven Early County High School students participated in a job shadowing experience sponsored by the Blakely Rotary Club. Students spent a day at Rotarians' work sites. They gained valuable first-hand knowledge of the day-to-day operations and tasks that take place in a career of interest to them. More...
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