It was a wet one, but the show went on! Colquitt Miller County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 33rd National Mayhaw Festival on Saturday, April 16, at Spring Creek Park. More...
At approximately 11:50 a.m. Sunday, April 17, 2016, Miller/Baker E911 was called to a vehicle accident on Whites Bridge Road in Miller County. The caller stated that the car was up in some trees, but the driver was out of the vehicle. More...
On October 31, 2015, I contacted the organization, Vesting America’s Police K-9’s, through their Facebook page to inquire about information on a protective vest for my new partner, Colquitt Police Department’s/ Miller County Sheriff More...
At their quarterly board meeting in March, the board of directors and officers of Staple Cotton Cooperative Association (Staplcotn) officially recognized the receipt of the 100 millionth bale of cotton received on December 18, 2015, to be marketed by More...
Cancer Stomp of Miller County is sponsoring an Administrative Assistant Luncheon at the Tarrer Inn on April 27 from 12-2 p.m. There will be local vendors, a fashion show and awesome door prizes for our administrative assistants. More...
The National Beta Club recognizes Lily Houston, outstanding member of the Southwest Georgia Academy Class of 2016, as a $1,000 Beta Scholar in the National Beta Scholarship Program. More...
On April 9, the Powerhouse Twirlers went to a baton competition in Tallahassee, Florida, and came back on top! The group routine performed to Dear Future Husband received first place and included Lexi Snell, KK Bradley, Hillary Bell, and Jaden More...
Southwest Georgia Academy will hold its annual Honors Day program on May 3 at 8:30 a.m. in the Joe Bryan Auditorium. The Junior and Senior Beta Clubs, together with the help of the Student Council, sponsors this event. More...
Ross Cook, age 83, of Albany, died April 13, 2016, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, April 18, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Billy Hanna officiated. More...
On Monday night, I was called back to the hospital to watch Uva take her last breath on this earth. She was one of the lucky ones who was left with her family for 102 years plus. More...
We’ve been praying (every day at noon) and talking about the Lord’s Prayer during this Easter season. In this computer age, the Lord’s Prayer can be outlined as an “app;” adoration, petition, and promise. More...
INCIDENT REPORTS OBSTRUCTING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS On Monday, April 11, 2016, Colquitt Police officers were dispatched to 401 North First Street, Apartment A, in reference to a leaking pipe in the ceiling. Officer Natalie McDani More...
INCIDENT REPORTS CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY On Saturday, April 16, 2016, Deputy Brent Haire responded to a call at 159 Miller Road in regards to damage to property. Upon arrival, Deputy Haire spoke with Theresa Lynn Cook. More...
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held its annual Founders Day dinner at Moby Dick Restaurant on Thursday April 14, 2016. New officers for 2016/2017 were installed. And a new pledge was accepted. More...
Harold was an old man. He was sick and in the hospital. There was one young nurse that just drove him crazy. Every time she came in, she would talk to him like he was a little child. More...
While Disney continues to put out new hits like “Zootopia,” it’s also working hard to update its old hits. The live-action version of “Cinderella” was one of the 10 biggest movies of 2015. More...
I could write a book about Uva, 102, my mother in-law. Although she, too, was born in Baker County like her daughter, Betty Jo, they are two of the finest, hard-working,God-fearing, people-loving folks I have ever known, and I have known a bunch. More...
