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June 4, 2008
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"Amber waves of grain"
The wheat crop our farmers started harvesting last week is being called Georgia's largest wheat crop in 26 years.
The "amber waves of grain" under "spacious skies" in song usually stokes a vision of the midwest. But, they have been much more prevalent in Early County and across South Georgia this year than they had been in recent years. In fact, the wheat crop our farmers started harvesting last week is bein... More...
Absentee voting underway

Absentee voting for Georgia's July 15 primary election started Monday. Voting machines are set up in the Voter Registrar's office on River Street. To cast an absentee ballot there voters will need a reason, such as a religious holiday, a disability or a public safety job. Absentee voters will als... More...

Joan Simpson has been named BCEC director

Bainbridge College president Dr. Tom Wilkerson announced last week that Joan Simpson of Colquitt has been appointed director of the Bainbridge College Early County Site in Blakely effective July 1. Mrs. Simpson had served as BCEC interim director since January 2007, succeeding Dr. Bob Coker. More...

 Public Notices
•PUBLIC NOTICES
052108-01 NOTICE STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF EARLY TO ALL DEBTORS AND CREDITORS OF JIMMY LORD: All debtors and creditors of JIMMY LORD, deceased, late of said county, More...
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 Other News
•Removal of signs on rights-of-way
The Georgia Department of Transportation is cautioning political candidates and campaigns not to place signs on rights of way. Signs that are found on rights-of-way will be removed by Georgia DOT maintenance crews. More...
•New, larger decals for vehicle tags
•Gas tax increase suspended
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 Community Calendar
•HERE & THERE this WEEK
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 FAMILY Connection Collaborative, noon, Family Learning Resource Center BIRTHDAY: E. More...
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 Editorials
•Other Voices
Are there outhouses in outer space?
I've been worried to death this week about the astronauts - actually, two cosmonauts and one astronaut - aboard the International Space Station, what with the news that the toilet onboard isn't working. Worse, they say it'll be sometime next week - after the shuttle Discovery arrives with a sp... More...
•Political Cartoon
•Mumbles
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 Religion
•Sunday School Lesson
Jesus is your intercessor with God
Hebrews 7:20-28 As we read any ancient writing, it is important for us to attempt to understand the meaning of the message to the people who first read the words, or first heard the declarations. To place ancient proclamations in a modern setting twists the meaning, and paints a different pictur... More...
•The Gospel Truth
•Let the Bible Speak
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 Obituaries
•Lamarr Slater
Pastor
Lamarr Douglas Slater, 63, of Blakely, formerly of Chickamauga, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008. Mr. Slater was born in Chickamauga to the late Lawrence Slater and Edna Pope Slater. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, and was a member of Mt. More...
•Bronnie Roberts
•Mickey Lewis
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 Agriculture
•FFA'ers attend convention in Macon
The Early County FFA Chapter took eight members to the state FFA convention in Macon April 24-26. This three day event was filled with award presentations, competitions, motivational sessions and a private concert by Nashville recording artist Luke Bryan. More...
•FSA News
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 Society
•Bowles- Tabb
Gina Bowles of Albany and William Bowles of Arlington are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Frances Bowles, to Cody Calhoun Tabb, son of Kelly Tabb and Ferrell Tabb, both of Colquitt. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Strawder of Albany and Mr. ... More...
•Things to do with kids on rainy days
•THANKS
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 Campus
•ECHS math department receives enhancement grant
In April 2007, Early County High School's math department was awarded the Title II-D Enhancing Education Through Technology competitive grant of $96,000 from the Georgia Department of Education. The primary goal of the Title II, Part D program is to improve student academic achievement through the... More...
•Dedication recognized
•Collier recognized by ECCREA
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