Moultrie Observer Local News

Saving wildlife, 1 critter at a time

2012-02-09T22:18:00-05:00

Many South Georgians enjoy the beauty of bountiful wildlife. But chances are, few realize that there are those special people out there who work diligently and spend their own money rescuing and rehabbing injured and orphaned animals.

Tax would build new school

2012-02-09T22:20:10-05:00

When voters begin casting ballots next week, in addition to picking a presidential challenger they will decide whether to approve sales tax funding for a new high school.

Teen robbed on walking trail

2012-02-09T22:14:48-05:00

A teenager reported being beaten and robbed Wednesday while on the South Main Street walking trail, Moultrie Police Department reports said

Easter Seals at Legislature

2012-02-09T22:13:19-05:00

Labor Dept. to sponsor seminar for veterans

2012-02-09T22:12:15-05:00

Georgia Department of Labor career centers in Moultrie and Camilla, along with employer committees in Colquitt and Mitchell counties, will sponsor a resume-writing seminar for veterans and other job seekers who are looking for civilian jobs with the federal government.

Your Agenda 2/10/12

2012-02-09T22:10:48-05:00

Grandmother pleads guilty in child's death

2012-02-08T22:49:33-05:00

A Norman Park woman was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday in the drowning death of her 6-year-old granddaughter.

City: Land bank would help with dilapidated buildings

2012-02-08T22:48:05-05:00

In a short but eventful meeting Tuesday, the Moultrie City Council voted to take another step toward dealing with abandoned properties and, in a separate action, voted to increase the hotel-motel tax to benefit the Colquitt County Arts Center.
Both actions will require the approval of other agencies to take effect.

Bike trek to raise money for charity

2012-02-08T22:45:05-05:00

The grandson of a Moultrie couple will be one of about 90 Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity brothers bicycling across the country to raise money for people with disabilities.

ABAC brings Near Peer mentors to Colquitt County High

2012-02-08T22:43:16-05:00

Five students at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College have been selected to participate in the Near Peer Service Learning Program, which allows ABAC students to serve as mentors to Colquitt County High School (CCHS) students.