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Six of the seven candidates running for three local non partisan offices spoke to potential voters at Monday night's candidate forum at the courthouse. Candidates for probate judge and two board of education seats fielded questions presented by a panel consisting of Gwen Houston, Wallace O'Neal and Hilary Halford. More...
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Standifer Field was alive with action Saturday afternoon with a few more Bobcats than normal. Early County's two B-team peewee football teams — gold and blue — met each other in the final regular season game. More...

100808-01 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER By virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt by Yolanda Campbell Graham to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as nominee for Full Spectrum Lending, Inc. More...
This friendly and loveable puppy is waiting for a good home. Sally is available for adoption at Blakely Animal Control. Call 724- 7474 to adopt her or a puppy or kitten for your family. More...
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29 BIRTHDAYS: Jim Hattaway, John L. Still, Tom Waldrop THURSDAY, OCT. 30 ROTARY CLUB, noon, Blakely Town & Country Club SWGA Regional Development Center, 6:30 p.m. More...
I never thought the day...
Final thoughts on next week's presidential election... Someone said this week that if Obama did win I would have plenty of fodder for editorials over the next four years. I replied I don't think anybody would be able to read them where I'm planning on going. More...
Remain true to the calling
Ephesians 4:1-16 Some words have such a pleasant sound that we use them with little or no realization of the impact that they can have on our lives, and the lives of others. The word unity sounds proper and pleasing to the ear, but requires more than lip service to accomplish. More...
Tommy Edward Williams, 58, of Damascus died Friday, Oct. 17, 2008. Mr. Williams was born in Damascus May 27, 1950, to the late Julius and Beulah Mae Williams. He was a member of St. James Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. More...
Rhonda LaShay Glenn and Rufus Sealey announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Ulysses and Veronica Turner and Kenneth and Kim Price, all of Blakely. She is the granddaughter of Daniel and Lula Glenn of Arlington, Bobbie Price of Blakely and the late Donnell Price. More...
It was Senior Night in Damascus Friday. The senior football players, softball players, cheerleaders and their parents were recognized for their accomplishments while at SGA. Sixteen Seniors were recognized for their many achievements both on the athletic fields, in the classroom, and in civic and religious organizations. More...
The Early County High School Band of Blue will conduct a special concert during halftime of the last home game Friday, Nov. 7. Any alumni band members who wish to participate should contact the band room at 724-5279. More...