Candidates questioned
      Hilary Halford and Edwin James await beginning of Monday night's candidate forum along with Representative Gerald Green, right.
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WIC wants to hear from you
      The Georgia Department of Human Resources is pleased to announce that the state's special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children will hold its annual public comment period from July 14 until July 25. During this period, Georgians are invited to comment on the program and suggest ways to improve WIC services.
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Corps prepares for multi-year drought
      Drought conditions throughout many areas of the Southeastern United States have begun to settle in again. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, water managers and basin stakeholders are implementing plans and operational changes to meet the persistent dry conditions.
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Habitat taking applications
      After 20 years of work, the Blakely-Early County Habitat for Humanity is taking applications for their third house. Those interested must meet three qualifications and fill out an application which can be picked up at the First Baptist Church office Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m to 12 noon, or can be accessed online at www.
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Blakely Senior Center
310 Meadowbrook Drive
      Daily Events July 7 - Rhythm band practice - 10:30-11:30. Lunch: Hamburger with onion, porkbeans, coleslaw, lettuce and tomato, HB bun, fruit cobbler. July 8 - Physical fitness - 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. Fire Department, 11 a.m. Lunch: Sliced ham, candied yams, green beans, wheat bread, Mandarin orange.
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