UPDATE
      About that unidentified FFA'er in the recent 1950s group photo of Blakely High FFA'ers during a visit to WTVY... the News received a call that the man was Melvin Jackson.
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Ferguson shares Rotary experience
      A sizeable Rotary crowd was in attendance to hear Ryan Ferguson share his summer experience at the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program. Sponsored by the Blakely Rotary Club, Ryan attended the RYLA program in Americus. RYLA was created because Rotarians believe in the potential of youth, and the importance of developing and investing in youth leadership.
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David Waller released on $300,000 bond
      According to published reports Friday, District Court Judge Brad Mendheim handed down a ruling Thursday saying Houston County Sheriff's investigators have 30 days to either charge a (former Blakely man) in an unsolved capital murder case or his bond will be reduced by more than half its original amount.
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Former Blakely city official killed
      Former Blakely City Administrator Bill Shingler was killed last week in a fiery auto accident on U.S. 84 west of Donalsonville. Seminole authorities received a 911 call from OnStar around midnight Aug. 13.
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Blakely man charged in bank robbery
      A Blakely man, 47-yearold Randy Peterson, has been arrested and charged with the Aug. 11 robbery of the Wachovia Bank in Dothan. Peterson's arrest was the result of a Crimestoppers tip. Following the tip local authorities assisted Dothan police with the arrest of Peterson.
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Blakely Senior Center
310 Meadowbrook Drive
      Daily Events Aug. 25 — Rhythm band practice - 10:30-11:30. Lunch: Sloppy joe, cole slaw, buttered carrots, hamburger bun, peach cobbler. Aug. 26 — Physical fitness - 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. Charades - 11 a.m. Lunch: Roast beef with gravy, creamed potatoes, green beans with onions, wheat bread, fresh fruit.
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Celebrate Labor Day safely
      The days are slowly getting shorter, the football season is just around the bend and end-of-summer sales are to be had at all of the stores. These signs indicate that Labor Day is about to arrive. On this holiday people strive to have one last warm-weather hurrah before the lazy days of summer turn into the crisp days of autumn.
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Oxendine offers insurance assistance
      Georgia residents with insurance problems or questions can receive assistance directly from the commissioner's office by contacting his insurance investigator working in your area. An investigator from the office is scheduled to be in Blakely from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Courthouse.
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