DOT upgrades traffic lights in Blakely
      Seems some citizens are thinking the water and sewer rate increases announced this month by city officials are paying for the work going on at traffic light intersections in town. WRONG! The traffic light upgrades going on at the eight intersections in Blakely controlled by lights are being upgr...
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Afterhours well attended by community
      Over 65 local business owners attended the Small Business After Hours hosted by the Early County Entrepreneur Friendly Program Dec. 6. Nine speakers were on hand to offer advice and assistance to existing and prospective business owners.
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Fire department urges home gas safety
      The winter months are on the way. As the mercury begins to dip, some families, struggling to pay their heating bills, will turn on the kitchen stove burners and the oven in an effort to take the chill off their home. What these families don't realize us how dangerous this practice can be.
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A family's Christmas story
"My Daughter's Story"
      Christmas 2003 Carols are being sung, the birth of Jesus Christ has been told, the Christmas tree is decorated, my little girl's dancing around with the excitement of Christmas in her eyes. I'd been told something no one wants to hear. The next year was tears, pain and prayers.
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