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Get in the spirit!
Moonlight Madness & Holidays on the Square
An antique car show, petting zoo, rock-climbing wall and the annual Christmas parade are just a few activities everyone can enjoy this Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Court Square. Dec. 6 marks the 15th annual Holidays on the Square. More...
Runoff election returns

Voters returned to the polls Tuesday for the General Election runoff election. Local voters' attention was primarily on the local county-wide school board runoff between incumbent Ronnie "Rat" Ashley and Cynthia Levatte and the U.S. Senate race between Republican Saxby Chambliss and Democrat Jim Martin. More...

City, county come to terms on firefighting agreement

An agreement between Early County and the City of Blakely to continue fire protection services in the county was approved at Monday night's county commission meeting at the county administration building. The city had voted on a resolution to rescind any associated agreements relating to fire service between the city and county at their Nov. 17 council meeting. More...

 Public Notices
• PUBLIC NOTICES
111208-02 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF EARLY All creditors of the Estate of Fred Lane, deceased, late of said county and state, More...
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 Other News
• article has image Hypertension hazardous, but controlable
Hypertension is the most common chronic disease in the U.S. and is becoming a major health concern for Americans of all ages, says a University of Georgia specialist. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is excessive force of the blood on the blood vessels as it circulates. More...
• Community members attend Hazmat training
• article has image Sewell wins turkey
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 Community Calendar
• HERE & THERE this WEEK
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3 FAMILY Connection Collaborative, noon, Family Learning Resource Center BIRTHDAYS: Regina Brookins Seaborn, Brent Maddox, Susan Shierling, Jamie W. Cox, Jerry Harrell ANNIVERSARY: Rick & Becky Smith THURSDAY, DEC. More...
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 Editorials
• article has image Mumbles
This time there's no leftovers
Wasn't thirty somthing the name of a popular TV sitcom a few years back? Actually it was "thirtysomething" and it was about a bunch of baby boomers back in the 1980s. Thirty something took on a new meaning at our house this Thanksgiving. That's how many kinfolks dropped in. And, that doesn't count dogs. We love them, too, but we don't quite count them as kin. More...
• article has image Political Cartoon
• article has image Other Voices
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 Religion
• article has image Sunday School Lesson
God has not fogotten us
Luke 1:46-55 When the heavenly father — the creator of the universe — makes a promise, He keeps his word. Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; 2 Corinthians 1:20. The timing might not be within the humanly-expected framework of those who claims these promises. However, there will be a completion of all that has been divinely declared. Isaiah 46:9, 10. More...
• article has image The Gospel Truth
• CHURCH NEWS
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 Obituaries
• Harriet M. Gilbert
Retired Teacher
Harriet Carruth Martin Gilbert, 86, of Blakely died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at Long Term Hospital in Dothan. Mrs. Gilbert was born in Putnam County, Ga., May 10, 1922, to the late Clarence Elwood Martin Sr. and Martha Carruth Weaver Martin. She was a member of Blakely First Baptist Church and a retired home economics teacher. More...
• Jessie Pitts Sr.
• David W. Simpson
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 Agriculture
• article has image Widow spiders like dark, secluded places
By Stephanie Schupska University of Georgia
Glove up before clearing brush, cleaning out the garage or pulling logs off the woodpile this winter. A brown widow spider or her more commonly known sister, the black widow, may be hiding in the shadows. The brown widow's camouflage — an orange hourglass on a brown body — makes her hard to see. More...
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 Society
• article has image Follow these Christmas tree safety pointers
Those who celebrate Christmas know that a Christmas tree is often the centerpiece to holiday decorating and celebrating. Presents are tucked beneath the bows, and for many it's a family affair choosing and decorating the tree. While there will be debates on both sides of the fence as to whether a real or artificial tree is better, it comes down to personal preference. More...
• Celebrate the holidays with great recipes
• article has image Hats off to retired educators
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 Sports
• article has image First buck!
Morgan Lumpkin, 11, reminds us that deer hunting's not just for the guys! She is pictured above with her first buck, a nice 8- pointer. Morgan is the daughter of Ray and Mimmie Lumpkin. More...
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