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Local authorities have arrested two Blakely men in connection with counterfeit $20 bills which began surfacing around Blakely last week. After the bogus bills began showing up at several businesses and at least one government office last week, investigation led to the arrest of James "Mike" Maste... More...

A safer, smarter and more secure $20 bill began circulating October 9, 2003, as part of the United States government's ongoing effort to stay ahead of counterfeiting and maintain worldwide confidence and trust in United States currency. More...

2008 General Assembly convenes Monday

As legislators return to Atlanta Monday for the 2008 session of the Georgia General Assembly, the hottest topics facing our legislators - Senator John Bulloch and Representative Gerald Greene - will be a statewide water plan and debate over tax reform, most notably, House Speaker Glenn Richardso... More...

0109087-01 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, EARLY COUNTY THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. More...
310 Meadowbrook Drive
Daily Events Jan. 14 - Rhythm band at Nursing Home - 10:15 - 11:30 a.m. Lunch: Chicken Alfredo with pasta, sweet peas, spiced beets, wheat roll, fruit mix. Jan. 15 - Physical fitness - 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. Crafts - 11 a.m. Lunch: Cold cut sandwich, lettuce/tomatoes, potato salad, sliced bre... More...
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9 BIRTHDAYS: Cannon Shierling, Elinor Wiley, Andrew Rust, Bella Brackin, Renee Henderson THURSDAY, JAN. 10 ROTARY CLUB, noon, Blakely Town & Country Club PILOT CLUB BLAKELY #282 O.E.S. More...
A different resolution
I don't usually make New Year's resolutions because I usually can't keep them. Like many people, I start the year with grand plans and by the second week of January, I'm back to my old habits. For many years, I resolved to lose weight. My pants were a little tight, and I was really feeling out of... More...
Motivated to carry out the commission
Luke 6:27-36 It is quite difficult for us to understand the concept of the fact of kingdom of heaven or kingdom of God. In our society, we are more familiar with the republic system of government. The fact of the kingdom was the theme of the ministry of John the Baptist, and the message of Jesus... More...
Johnny C. Coleman, 72, of Blakely died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, at his residence. Mr. Coleman was born in Early County Nov. 25, 1935, to the late Mae Frances Davis and J.C. Coleman. He was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. More...
As temperatures begin to drop, Georgia's climate finally resembles what some call winter. It's enough to drive people indoors to stay warm, and some unwanted guests, too. "Mice can occasionally venture in this time of year looking for warmth," said Jim Crawford, a University of Georgia Cooperati... More...
Bree Danielle McDonald and Justin Wayne Middleton exchanged wedding vows Nov. 17, 2007, at Saint John the Evangelist Church in Valdosta, Ga. Father Ben Dallas and Dr. Jay Dallas performed the 7:30 p.m. ceremony. Music was provided by Brad Brunson, friend of the bride and groom. More...
University of Georgia Dana Elizabeth Day graduated from the University of Georgia Saturday, Dec. 15 in Athens. Day received a bachelor of sociology. She is the daughter of Keith Day of Blakely and Kathye Day of Leesburg. She is the granddaughter of Elizabeth Day and the late Claude Day, and Gr... More...

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