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Deaths reported to The Moultrie Observer on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, include Leon Carlton, 84 of Loganville, Ga.; Debra Lee Griffin, 59, of Moultrie; Ruby Inez Alderman Jolly, 84, of Moultrie; Anthony Tyshaun Keith, 27, of Moultrie; Joseph Harris Rogers, 49, of Ocilla; Charles Wesley Harrell, 84, of Norman Park; and John Ward Herndon Sr., 71, of Tucker, Ga., and formerly of Moultrie.
Waiting and watching for hatching
One of Thomas County largest employers — at more than 700 — and a longtime regional state mental hospital will close Dec. 31.
Effects of the closing of one Thomas County’s biggest employers, a state mental hospital established in the 1960s, are rippling through the community.
With Georgia electing not to participate in Medicaid expansion, Colquitt Regional Medical Center and other hospitals in the area likely will rack up more expenses related to treating the uninsured.
While hundreds of thousands of Georgians not covered by Medicaid now will remain in that category, existing health insurance customers will see some benefits.
A man accused in the theft of a four-wheeler taken from Roundtree Bridge Road could face an additional charge related to a phony $20 bill.
A tractor driver had the door of his ride sucked open and smashed by a fast-moving SUV whose driver did not stop.
Suspects charged in separate shootings
Law enforcement brought murder charges this week against a Moultrie man who was interviewed in the days following the fatal shooting of Norman Park resident Dusty Carroll. A suspect has also been charged in an unrelated, non-fatal shooting March 10.
Moultrie woman named Tift County Teacher of the Year
A Moultrie woman who teaches at Omega Elementary School has been named the 2013-14 Tift County Teacher of the Year.
A woman reported a former boyfriend forced her into the back of her car, took her out while he bought drugs, and then she jumped out when the car slowed.
Probationers donate to Hope House
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