Veterans Day Celebration
There will be a Veterans Day Celebration barbecue luncheon, on Friday, Nov. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Moultrie Career Center at the Georgia Department of Labor. The opening ceremonies will begin at 11:30 a.m. Please confirm a reservation with Voleta Yarbrough at 229-891-7169.
Memorial Service
There will be a memorial service and wreath-laying ceremony at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Lewis Hill Amphitheater on the Courthouse Square. Those wishing to lay a wreath should call Hoyt for Faye Holland at 985-2334.
Veterans Coffee
The Moultrie-Colquitt County Library will host a veterans coffee for veterans of all wars on Friday, Nov. 13, from 9 to 11 a.m. A video presentation of veterans’ interviews will be shared and light refreshments will be served.
Veterans Day Prayer Breakfast
The 21st Annual Veterans Day Prayer Breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Colquitt County High School cafeteria. William Abbott, Korean War POW and author of “Blood Runs Red, White and Blue,” will speak at 8 a.m. Call Hoyt or Faye Holland at 985-2334 for more information. This is open to all veterans and their families.
Annual Fish Fry
Colquitt County Farm Bureau will hold its annual membership fish fry on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m., at the Farm Bureau office on Sylvester Hwy. in Moultrie.
Fall Revival
Ione Freewill Baptist Church will have its fall revival starting today and will run through Sunday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. nightly. Bro. John and Gloria Kitchens of Alabama will be the guest evangelists. The church is located off of Tallokas Road near Pavo.
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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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