August 27, 2008 / Other News

DCA expands co-op initiative

A state-wide expansion of the Communities of Opportunity — Co-Op — Initiative was announced last week in Thomasville by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the Georgia Rural Development Council. More...

Baker pleads guilty to murder, assault

Denetrius Levar Baker of Baker County pleaded guilty to murder last week in the Aug. 7, 2007, of shooting death Jeremy Lofton. More...

TV viewers may need to purchase converter box

By Helen Atwater University of Georgia

Television is going digital on Feb.17, 2009. People who receive analog broadcasts will need to make some changes by then to continue to receive the free programming. More...

Blakely Senior Center

310 Meadowbrook Drive

Daily Events Sept. 1 — Closed Sept. 2 — Physical fitness - 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. Marlyn Westbrook, RSVP - 11 a.m. Lunch: Sliced ham, candied yams, green beans, wheat bread, mandarin oranges. Sept. 3 — Bingo - 10:30 a.m. More...

Economic stimulus checks remain unclaimed

By Allie Byrd University of Georgia

Almost 168,000 Georgians haven't seen the money, yet, says a financial expert with the University of Georgia. To get their economic stimulus checks, they need to file a 2007 federal income tax return by Oct. 17. More...

Libraries aren't just about books

In tough economic times, finding the best deal is important. It's also a good time to take a look at the services offered through the local public library. More...