On September 3, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Anthony Duncan of 166 Grassy Flats Road was awakened from his sleep by a loud noise. He was sleeping on the sofa, just under the window. More...
A single vehicle accident occurred Tuesday, September 4, at around 10:30 p.m. on GA Highway 91 north of Colquitt at the intersection of Henry Miller Road. Local law enforcement was dispatched to the scene along with rescue units. More...
The true bill against Charles Benton Jr. was nolle prossed September 5, in Pataula Judicial Court since Denarelle Charles Benton, son of Charles Benton Jr., should have been charged and not Charles Benton Jr. More...
On Tuesday, September 4, the Board of Commissioner held their regular session meeting. At this meeting it was decided to set up a drop-off point for old cell phones at the Annex. These phones will be sent to "Secure the Call" Foundation. More...
The Pataula Center for Children is a child advocacy center that has been developing since 2003. The center is located on 3 South Jefferson Street, Blakely. More...
Theft by Taking On September 7, 2007, Wendell Knight came to the Sheriff's Officeand reported a boat motor that had been taken. Knight advised that his uncle, James Holmes, had given the motor to Jennifer and Deloris Hicks to sell. More...
Jim and Marilyn Davis celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary October 7, 2006, at Crossroads Baptist Church. They were married on October 5, 1956, at the bride's home in Miller County. More...
Mr. and Mrs. James Ferrell Keaton of Colquitt celebrated their golden wedding anniversary September 1, 2007 at the Tarrer Inn. Their children, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O'Neal Keaton, Mr. F. Christopher Keaton, and Mrs. Keaton's brother, Mr. James C. More...
Jim and Lesa Cannon of Tallahassee, FL, and Clem Hill of Tifton announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Britany Elizabeth Hill, to Matthew Scott Thompson, son of Devaughn Thompson of Colquitt and Debra Thompson of Bainbr More...
Mrs. Bernice Owens Durham, 69, of Brinson passed away Thursday, September 6, 2007, at Memorial Hospital in Bainbridge. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 8, 2007, at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. More...
Mr. Charles Lee "Charlie" Middleton, age 97, of Bainbridge passed away Friday, September 7, 2007. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 9, at 2:00 p.m. at Cox Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. William J. Frank officiating. More...
Ms. Kimberly Danielle Tully, 24, of Colquitt passed away September 5, 2007, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, September 7, at 4:00 p.m. at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Kent Barwick and Rev. More...
This past week the residents enjoyed celebrating grandparents with pound cake, ice cream and punch. Saturday music was "The Blessed" from Albany, and also Flat Creek Church came Sunday. More...
ALBANY, Ga. - Southwest Georgia Public Health District Director Dr. Jacqueline Grant has announced that a 77-yearold northwest Albany resident has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). More...
ATLANTA - With Georgia's recent ranking as one of the most obese states in the country, it is likely that a significant number of Georgians may also suffer from a mental illness. More...
The Colquitt/Miller County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Mayhaw Pageant Saturday night, September 8, 2007, at the Miller County Elementary School Auditorium. The theme for this year's pageant was "Reflections...25 years of Mayhaw Festivals. More...
Qualifying for the November 6 election ended Friday, August 31, with two seeking the office of Mayor of Colquitt; two seeking the City Councilman for District 2, now being held by Dennis Perkins; and Algin Merritt, being unopposed for District 3. More...
An accident occurred at the intersection of Jeterville and Roberts Lane on September 3. A deputy sheriff was dispatched to the scene along with an EMS ambulance crew and Colquitt/Miller County Volunteer Fire and rescue trucks and firemen. More...
by: Pastor James Scarborough, Donalsonville Assembly of God)
Gale and I work together as a team--I help her, she helps me. It is a great arrangement that I highly recommend to every couple. One of the jobs around the house that I have taken charge over in recent months is keeping the range top clean. More...
There are 30 books of the Bible in this paragraph. Can you find them? This is a most remarkable puzzle. It was found by a gentleman in an airplane seat pocket, on a flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu, keeping him occupied for hours. More...
The SGA Warriors had their home opener Friday, September 7, against former head coach Bill Murdock and his Terrell Academy Eagles. The Warriors got behind their offensive line and absolutely trampled the Eagles on their way to a 28-14 victory. More...
BREAKFAST (Elementary) (Middle/High) Thursday September 13 Friday September 14 Monday September 17 Tuesday September 18 Wednesday September 19 LUNCH (Elementary) (Middle/High) Thursday September 13 More...
Southern women appreciate their natural assets: Clean skin. A winning smile. That unforgettable Southern drawl. Southern women know their manners: "Yes, ma'am." "Yes, sir." "Why, no, Billy! More...
For all of you with any money left, be aware of the next expected mergers so that you can get in on the ground floor and make some big bucks. Watch for these consolidations in the next 12 months. 1. More...
Last week, I ended my column with stranger things have happened here in Colquitt, but not to me. Well, I had promised that I would stop there, for a week, so this is another week. More...
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Birthdays: Lee Johnson, Melenda Lewis, Loren Rathel, Tommy Newberry, Kristi Wallace, Courtney Tabb, Kristin Anne Tully, William (Billy) Rathel, Cody Phillips, Jeryn Collier, Hayley Chappell THURSDAY, More...