ATLANTA – State Representative Gerald Greene (R-Cuthbert) responded to the concerns of numerous constituents who reached out to him by working to make southwest Georgians aware of federally mandated requirements that forced the Georgia Departme More...

Congratulations goes to Brody Kelley. He is a first grade student at Miller County Elementary School. More...

Bainbridge - Three people were injured in a Thursday afternoon crash that sent a pickup truck careening through a chainlink fence.  The accident happened shortly before 4 p.m. More...

The Miller County FFA Floriculture Team recently competed in the State FFA Floriculture Career Development Event. The event was held at Ft. Valley State University in Ft. Valley, on Saturday, February 9, 2013.  More...

The Southwest Georgia Academy literary team placed third in Region 3 AA competition at ABAC in Tifton on Friday, March 8. The team was accompanied by their coaches, Mrs. Debbie Sloan and Miss Austin Humphries.  More...

As turkey season approaches, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division encourages hunters to review important turkey hunting safety tips before hitting the woods.  More...

Mr. Jeffery Haire, age 44 of St. Petersburg, FL, formerly of Colquitt, died March 14, 2012 at Bay Front Memorial Hospital , St. Petersburg, FL.  Funeral services were held Monday, March 18 at 2:00 p.m. at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. More...

Mr. Johnny Lisenby, age 52, of Donalsonville passed away Thursday evening, March 14, 2013, at his residence.  Funeral services for Mr. Lisenby were held on Monday, March 18, at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home with Rev. More...

Mr. Marion Mosley Johnson, age 91, of Donalsonville passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at his residence.  Funeral services were held on Sunday, March 17, at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home in Donalsonville, with Rev. More...

Heart attack and stroke are life-threatening emergencies, warns Southwest Health District Health Director Dr. Jacqueline Grant, so individuals should learn the risk factors of heart disease that can be modified, and take steps to overcome them.  More...

What Is Ag Day? It's a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. More...

Peanut planting season is just around the corner with spring beginning to creep into the forecast. The American Peanut Shellers Association met recently, outlining how the 2013 season will pan out, and how the 2012 season finished up.  More...

U.S. peanut farmers produced more than 3 million tons of peanuts in 2012, a record. That production plus carryover supply from 2011 means the industry has plenty of peanuts to make peanut butter and peanut-based snacks well in into 2013. More...