A local family is distraught over the loss of their family pets. Two of their four white English bulldogs were killed recently and another left maimed. More...
Georgians will be able to purchase water and energy saving products without paying sales tax during the tax-free holiday Oct. 2 - 5. Products with a WaterSense or ENERGY STAR label purchased for noncommercial or personal use will be state and local sales tax free. More...
Two teenage burglars recently caught and charged with several burglaries have been arrested in connection with two additional break-ins. The two suspects, Antonio Rashadd Dale of 34 Charlotte Dr. and Antonio Centell Woods of 398 Spooner Quarter Rd., both high school students, were charged with four counts of felony burglary earlier in September. More...
Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John Oxendine and the National Fire Protection Association remind Georgians that Fire Prevention Week is October 5-11. The theme this year is, "It's Fire Prevention Week: Prevent Home Fires! More...
Acts 2:1-17a The members of the kingdom of heaven must realize the absolute authority of our king — Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Revelation 17:14. This internal kingdom (Luke 17:21) allows us to realize our association with the broad scope of the citizens. More...
Michael C. Reddick, 46, of Blakely died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, in Atlanta. Mr. Reddick was born in Blakely Aug. 2, 1962, to Earlie James Reddick and Dorothy Hutchins Reddick. He was a member of St. John Free Will Baptist Church and owned and operated Mike's Fish Market in Blakely. More...
Mushrooms are popping up as a result of the rainfall brought to the state by recent tropical storms. Many look just like the ones in grocery stores, but a University of Georgia expert warns they may not be safe to eat. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Steve E. Odom of Donalsonville announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Brooke Odom, to Richard Kyle Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Smith of Miller County. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Gwen Adams and the late John S. Adams, and Gennell Turnage and the late Lamar Odom, all of Donalsonville. More...
Much like the line of the Frankie Valli song "My Eyes Adored You." the Early County Bobcats were "so close, so close and yet so far." Jamarcus Backey kicked a game tying 29 yard field goal with eight seconds left in regulation to send the game into overtime. More...
The decision to drop out of school has consequences that affect a student for life. It can hurt communities, too, say education experts with the University of Georgia. Parents should intervene early to keep kids on the right path to success. More...
Monday is deadline for voter registration