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The economic downturn sweeping across the country has forced Gov. Perdue and state leaders to find ways to carve $1.6 billion out of the state's $21 billion spending plan approved in April on the last day of the General Assembly — five months ago. More...

Deer hunting remains the most popular form of hunting in the state of Georgia, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division. Archery hunting season opens Saturday, Sept. 13 and runs through Oct. 10. Last year, almost 94,000 archery hunters harvested more than 34,000 deer. More...

The Early County Commissioners approved an agreement with Early County 2055 for economic development services at the commission's Monday night meeting at the County Annex. The Development Authority of Early County is also listed as a partner in the agreement. More...

091008-01 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, EARLY COUNTY By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from Joseph L. More...
Marcia King of the Pilot Club of Blakely has been elected lieutenant governor of the Southwest Region of the Georgia District. King was installed along with six other lieutenant governors at the fall council meeting of the Georgia District of Pilot International in Atlanta. More...
Pass out the fans
The air conditioner was on the blink in the church sanctuary last Sunday, and the preacher told the men they could take off their suit coats and loosen their ties, if they'd like, which many of us did. More...
Humble yourselves before God
Matthew 1:18-25; 2:13-15 It is easy for humans to forget that attitudes control our lives. Too often, we seem to think that we can easily manipulate circumstances to bring about the situations that we consider to be ideal. Yet, while this condition might seem to be that case for a short period of time, in the long run, this system is unsuccessful. More...
In Loving Memory Larry Lee Allen Nov. 6, 1946 - Sept. 8, 2007 "The Broken Chain" Little did I know that morning that God was going to call your name. In life I loved you dearly; in death, I do the same. It broke my heart to lose you; you did not go alone. For part of me went with you, the day God called you home. More...
Gardeners and landscapers are pleased with the drought for at least one reason. It has diminished the Japanese beetle population. However, University of Georgia researcher Kris Braman isn't happy the beetles are missing. She needs them for her research. More...
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Walter and Exie King of Blakely and Eddie Lee and Gladys Head of Atlanta. Miss Smith is a 2002 graduate of Shaw High School in Columbus and is a student at Columbus State University. She is pursuing a bachelor of science in education and is employed by SunTrust Bank as a financial service representative. More...
Being broke is part of the rite of passage for many college students across the country. While tuition costs are often at the core of the college finances discussion, for many college students the day-to-day expenses are a far bigger concern than how much they will owe their creditors once college is over and it's time to repay their student loans. More...