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Literacy Task Force milestone
Responding to literacy needs since 1989
The Early County Literacy Task Force was formed in 1989 in response to the literacy needs in Early County. Recognizing that a literate population means a skilled workforce, the Task Force initially began to support adult education efforts that provided help and support to people seeking their GED. More...
'Big Big Ditch' rehab

A section of the Big Big Ditch is undergoing rehabilitation after recent heavy rains caused a cave-in in the old Harvey's parking lot. More...

DNR restructures parks and sites due to budget

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced last week a restructuring of state parks and historic sites resulting from a 39 percent reduction in state appropriations and a 24 percent projected loss of revenue. More...

 Public Notices
• PUBLIC NOTICES
052009-01 NOTICE STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF EARLY TO ALL DEBTORS AND CREDITORS OF CHARLES EDWARD YARBROUGH: All debtors and creditors of CHARLES EDWARD YARBROUGH, deceased, late of said county, More...
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 Other News
• article has image Eight arrested for drug sales
Following a recent undercover operation, the Early County Sheriff's arrested eight individuals for violation of the Georgia Controlled Substance Act. More...
• Matching grant program extended
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 Community Calendar
• HERE & THERE this WEEK
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 FAMILY Connection Collaborative, noon, Family Learning Resource Center MAGICIAN Ken Scott, 3 p.m. More...
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 Editorials
• article has image Other Voices
My favorite things
With apologies to Rodgers and Hammerstein, these are a few of my favorite things: The feeling of mud oozing between my toes while I'm walking along the lake. A smile from a pretty girl. Saturday afternoons in Athens. A good book on a rainy Sunday afternoon. More...
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• article has image Mumbles
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 Religion
• article has image Sunday School Lesson
God never forgets his promises
Exodus 3:1-12 From the human perspective, there are times of divine silence. It is easy for us to consider these times to be that of divine indifference. However, this situation is never the case. More...
• article has image The Gospel Truth
• CHURCH NEWS
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 Obituaries
• Shirley Reeves
Homemaker
Shirley Goodman Reeves, 73, of Donalsonville died Monday, May 25, 2009, at Donalsonville Hospital. Mrs. Reeves was born in Louisville, Kent., Oct. 8, 1935, to the late Earnest and Eva Goodman. She was a homemaker and member of Temple Baptist Church in Arlington. More...
• David Gilbert
• Mary Thompson
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 Society
• article has image Library offers summer programs for kids
Snakes and bugs and magic wands are all a part of June programs at Lucy Hilton Maddox Memorial Library. Magician Ken Scott kicks off the summer with a performance June 4 at 3 p.m. A favorite among local audiences, Scott's slight of hand and audience involvement makes for a lively activity. More...
• article has image BIRTH
• Town Tales June 13
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 Sports
• Baxley builds top teams
This past December Candler Baxley helped coach the Wesleyan Wolves to their firstever state football championship in the Georgia Dome. When they defeated top-ranked Emanuel County Institute 33-21 for the Class A championship, some special fans from Early County — his parents Tom and Kevin Baxley — were in the stands cheering for them. More...
• article has image Wiley named top assistant
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 Campus
• article has image Warriors' Word rates superior
Southwest Georgia Academy's student newspaper, The Warriors' Word, recently brought home three awards from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association's 2009 awards ceremony at the Classic Center in Athens. Junior Ben Burkett earned an All-Georgia award for a critical review entitled " 'Ember' Strikes A Fire. More...
• COLLEGE NEWS
• All-region team selected
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