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Advance voting is underway
With most Early County voters' minds being the local races when they go to the polls to vote in the General Primary, it is important that they ask for a Democratic primary ballot. A total of 10 local candidates running for sheriff, tax commissioner, coroner and county commission will be on the Democratic ballot. More...

There will be more than political candidates on the July 15 General Primary ballot for residents of the City of Blakely when they go to the polls next Tuesday. More...

Fireworks filled the sky over Standifer Field July 3 at the annual fireworks display sponsored by the chamber of commerce, Early County and the City of Blakely. More...

061808-01 NOTICE PROBATE COURT OF EARLY COUNTY RE: PETITION OF MELISSA M. DUKE AND JEFFREY SCOTT MITCHELL FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AND CONSERVATOR OF JAMES HOWARD MITCHELL UPON WHICH AN ORDER FOR SERVICE WAS GRANTED BY THIS COURT ON More...
Jack Green collects. While his mother, Cathy Green, is never surprised at finding rocks, bugs or the occasional frog in the 7-year-old's pockets, some things make her smile more than grimace. These days, Jack's pockets are often filled with pop top tabs. More...
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 BIRTHDAYS: Abby Brown, Susan Davis, Aaron Smith THURSDAY, JULY 10 ROTARY CLUB, noon, Blakely Town & Country Club PILOT CLUB BLAKELY #282 O.E.S. ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., Holy Family Catholic Church social hall. Call 229- 308-1736 for more info. More...
Jesus is a powerful healer
Each of the gospels was written for a specific group of people. The focus of each of the accounts showed some specific aspect of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Matthew wrote his gospel to the Jews. He often made direct reference to the Old Testament writings, which were part of the background of his readers. Luke wrote to a Greek audience. More...
Donald Cambell Donald Eugene Cambell, 54, of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Sunday, June 29, 2008, in Chattanooga. Mr. Cambell was born in Damascus March 28, 1954. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Cambell; three brothers, Danny Cambell of Mississippi, Billy Cambell of Georgia and Paul Jack of Alabama; and one sister, Patty Cambell of Alabama. More...
America's farmers will receive up to $1.15 billion in 2008 advance direct payments beginning today. "We pledged to make the direct and counter-cyclical payment program available to producers as quickly as possible. More...
Carroll Theodore "Ted" Ward Jr. of Duluth, formerly of Blakely, and Linda Susan Rainney of Lawrenceville are happy to announce their engagement. The future bridegroom is the son of Anne Ward of Blakely and the late Carroll T. Ward of Greenup, Ill. More...
The family of Early B. Pitts would like to thank you for the prayers, love and many acts of kindness you have given us during our time of bereavement. May God to continue to bless you all. The Family of Early B. Pitts More...
Early County High School students Brittany Moulton and Terri Levatte recently attended leadership training at the FFA/FCCLA Camp in Covington. Brittany is state first vice president and Terri is serving on the Youth Leadership Board for the 2008-2009 school year. More...