Food Drive Campaign
The Colquitt County Farm Bureau is having its “Harvest for All” food drive campaign. Please deliver items to the farm bureau by Friday, Oct. 23.
Benefit Sing
There will be a benefit sing for Roy and Clara Carroll 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Schley Church of Blassingame Road and Hwy. 133. The featured group will be The Kirkland of Douglas, Ga. There will be a barbecue dinner at 5 p.m., before the sing. The plates will include grilled Boston butt, baked beans, cole slaw, cake and tea. Dine-in or carry-out. To purchase tickets, call Linda Collins at 229-891-2650, Raynette Barry at 229-782-7009 or Barbara Thomas at 229-456-8417.
Gospel Sing
There will be a gospel sing at Spence Field in the Maule Pilot’s Lounge on Saturday, Oct. 17, starting at 7 p.m. The featured groups will be New Horizon and The Changing Times. Admission is free and a love offering will be taken for the groups.
Hands and Hearts for Horses
The Hands and Hearts for Horses Fifth Annual Fall Horse Show and Open House will be Saturday, Oct. 17, starting at 10 a.m., at 3824 Lower Cairo Road in Thomasville, Ga. For more information, call 229-551-0086.
Homecoming
The Big Ochlocknee Baptist Church in Coolidge, will observe Homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 18. Music will be presented by the Willing Servants at 10 a.m. The worship service will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jimmy Clanton bringing the message. A covered-dish dinner will be shared following the service.
Local News
Your Agenda
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First Avenue bridge open
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2 candidates qualify for sheriff, District 2 county commissioner
The first day of qualifying set up two contested races in Colquitt County, but voters won’t decide on them until November. Qualifying, which began Wednesday, will continue through noon Friday.
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Thieves make off with thousands of dollars in jewelry
Several thefts reported to the Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office recently add up to thousands of dollars in loot, including a theft of jewelry estimated at almost $14,000.
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Hail falls in Omega
- Your agenda 5/24/12
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Judge denies motions
The judge in the trial of five alleged gang members slapped down various defense attorneys’ requests Tuesday, including one to declare mistrials for some of the defendants.
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Reed Bingham to open new pier, bridge in time for summer
A new fishing pier, bridge and trails are just some of the improved amenities that Reed Bingham State Park is offering its visitors this summer. During the past year, park staff and volunteers have been hard at work to make sure that south Georgians have a great place to spend their weekends and staycations, according to park officials.
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Tax refund scheme busted in prison
Five South Geogia men, including two who were operating within a prison, have been variously sentenced from 2 1/2 to 8 1/2 years for filing fraudulent federal tax refunds.
- Your agenda 5/23/12
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Gang trial under way
The prosecution in the trial of five alleged gang members began making its case Monday as it introduced into evidence a pistol linked to the shooting of two men.
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