May 16, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

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Colquitt has ‘Idol’ Fever

by Wanda Griffin
A good many people from Colquitt were part of the 25,000 that flocked to the small town of Leesburg on Saturday, May 13, 2012, to celebrate the homecoming of Phillip Phillips. Some may ask who is Phillip Phillips? More...

Newsweek titles Obama The First Gay President

by Terry Toole

Just in time for his second run for President of the United States, Barrack Hussein Obama made the front cover of Newsweek dubbed as the First Gay President. More...

Community

Chloe: A six year miracle

by Carla Foster

In keeping with the spirit of the Relay for Life season, it only seems appropriate to provide everyone with an update on Chloe. More...

This is alarming

submitted by Joseph Toole

Beer contains female hormones! Yes, that's right, female hormones! Last month, Montreal University and scientists released the results of a recent analysis that revealed the presence of female hormones in beer. More...

World Series play

submitted by Louise Pirnie

Barack and Michelle are at the World Series Game 6. They're sitting in the first row, with the Secret Service people directly behind them. One of the Secret Service guys leans forward and whispers something to Barak. More...

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Public Safety

State Representative Gerald Greene Announces Re-Election Bid

CUTHBERT, GA— State Representative Gerald Greene, a 30-year veteran of the Georgia House of Representatives, announced today his intention to run for re-election in the newly redrawn 151st House district. More...

COLQUITT POLICE REPORTS

DAILY ACTIVITY REPORTS May 7 800C Escort, Petro • Escort, Food Mart • Domestic, Ballfield • Speak with officer • Total mileage, 85 More...

MILLER CO. SHERIFF REPORTS

DAILY ACTIVITY REPORTS May 2 799G Patrol security checks, 2x • Traffic stop, 2x • Cow in roadway, Joe Shingler • Assist jail • Escort, Main St. • Total mileage, 137 More...

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Living & Style

Alpha Omicron Installs New Officers

The Alpha Omicron Chapter of the Psi State (Georgia) Organization of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International announces the following officers for the 2012-2014 biennium: Suzanne Wells, treasurer; Pat Kirkland, recording secretary; Martha Register More...

Burch, Perryman to wed

Mr. and Mrs. James Burch of Blakely are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Leanna Michelle, to Tyler Craig Perryman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Craig Perryman of Hartsfield. More...

May is National Foster Care Month

All children deserve a safe, happy life — including the approximately 7,700 Georgia youth in foster care. More...

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KaCee Holt appointed new city council person

by Terry Toole

The Colquitt City Council and mayor met in a special called meeting Friday night, May 11, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Complex. More...

Miller County Relay for Life largest ever

by Kaley Givens

This past Friday night the 2012 Miller County Relay For Life was held at Pirate Stadium. Everyone who participated in this year’s event should be very proud of all the hard work and dedication that went in to make this event a huge success. More...

SGA and MCHS to graduate

Graduation ceremonies at Southwest Georgia Academy will be held Thursday night, May 17, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. in the Wayne Profitt Jr. Gymnasium. Honor graduates will consist of 13 members of the graduating class. More...

Religion

‘Mothers are great instruments of God’

Inspiration
(Pastor James Scarborough, Donalsonville Assembly of God)

Cream-filled cookies are hard to beat—especially those with lemon cream. We had some of them recently, and they proved to be a real delight. More...

Children in church

submitted by Polly Toole

•A little boy was in a relative's wedding. As he was coming down the aisle, he would take two steps, stop, and turn to the crowd. While facing the crowd, he would put his hands up like claws and roar. More...

Fifteen minutes

by Joseph J. Mazzella from God's Works

A friend wrote me the other day and told me that I sure do seem to have a lot of good days in my life. This friend wanted to know what is the difference between having a good day and having a bad day. More...

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School & Sports

Students honored at senior recognition night

Students were honored at the Miller County High School Honor’s Program on Thursday, May 10, 2012. Daniel Allen, president of the Senior Beta Club welcomed the students, parents, faculty, and staff. More...

News from Crooked Oak Golf Course

by Winston Trively

The David J. Simpson Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit Helping Hands and Caring Hearts will be held at 1:00 on Friday, May 18. This is always a great event. The format is a Two Person Scramble. The field will be flighted by Committee. More...

Approximately 350 graduate from Bainbridge College Saturday

Approximately 350 students from Bainbridge College graduated Saturday, which marked a milestone where the number of BC graduates is approaching 5,000, and the college’s third president was honored for his five-year tenure that was marked by tre More...

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Obituaries

BLAINE GRIFFIN MATHIS

Mrs. Blaine Griffin Mathis, age 48, of Colquitt died Monday, May 7, 2012, at Phoebe North Hospital in Albany. Funeral services were held Friday, May 11, at 11:00 a.m. at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Robert Johns and Rev. More...

ROBERT HARDY HORNE

Mr. Robert Hardy Horne, age 94, of Iron City passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 12, at 2:00 p.m. at Iron City Baptist Church with Dr. Johnny Roberts and Rev. James Scarborough officiating. More...

JANIS PEACE WARD

Mrs. Janis Peace Ward, age 76, of Arlington, died Friday, May 11, 2012, at the Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, AL. Graveside services were held on Monday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m. in the Oak Grove Cemetery with Dr. Gary Hadden officiating. More...

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Opinion

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Up The Creek Without A Paddle

It’s so much better than we deserve-
by Terry Toole

This has been a good, bad and terrible week, but mostly good. More...

Update the grad speech

by Alex McRae

I'm blessed to have sat through two memorable college graduation speeches. No surprise, really, considering the speakers were Ted Turner and the Dalai Lama. Their arrivals were as memorable—and as different— as their remarks. More...

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