MOULTRIE —
What was the most important thing that happened in Moultrie and Colquitt County this year?
By the time Dec. 31 rolls around, The Moultrie Observer will have published more than 300 editions in 2012, and with several news articles in each paper, we will have published well over 1,000 local news stories.
Which of those has had the greatest impact on our community? Which one has meant the most to our readers?
Help us decide.
The Observer newsroom has chosen 22 major stories from newspapers we’ve published since Jan. 1. They’re listed in approximately chronological order in a ballot on Page 4A of the Tuesday, Dec. 4, newspaper. Beside each story is a space in which you can rank the story’s importance — 1 is most important, 2 is second-most and so on.
We’ve left a space at the bottom of the ballot where you can add one more story, in case we missed something.
Return the ballot to The Observer by Friday, Dec. 14, and we’ll calculate the top story of 2012 from your votes.
All ballots will be entered into a drawing, and one lucky winner will receive $25.
The winner of the drawing will be announced in the Jan. 1 Moultrie Observer, along with the Story of the Year.
The ballot will be repeated several times in The Observer's print edition between now and the deadline.
Local News
Help The Observer pick 2012's Story of the Year
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Budget: A bitter pill looms
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Theft case grows to include meth, weapons charges
A Norman Park man charged Wednesday in the theft of a four-wheeler was joined in jail by some of his alleged associates on theft, weapon and meth charges.
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Two qualify for clerk of court election
Two people have qualified to replace Carolyn Marshall as Colquitt County clerk of Superior Court.
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Panhandler leaves pants in store
A woman panhandler covered in filth and with two children in tow left her pants inside a store bathroom and left before police arrived.
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Time for A break
- Violence, kidnapping draw charges
- Your Agenda 5/24
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Thomasville mental hospital to close
One of Thomas County largest employers — at more than 700 — and a longtime regional state mental hospital will close Dec. 31.
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More than 700 jobs to be eliminated when hospital closes
Effects of the closing of one Thomas County’s biggest employers, a state mental hospital established in the 1960s, are rippling through the community.
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How will 'Obamacare' affect Moultrians?
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. - More Local News Headlines
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UK-bound Pakistan Plane Diverted, 2 Men Arrested
Officials: Tsarnaev Friend Linked to Slaying
Obama:Sexual Assault Threatens Trust in Military
Bridge Collapse Survivor: 'Rough Day'
Jersey Shore Open for Business
Raw: Memorial Day Flags Placed at Arlington
New Wheelchair Lift Promises More Access
First Person: Mom Discusses Famous Tornado Photo
Raw Video: Washington State Bridge Collapse
Boy Scouts Approve Plan to Accept Gay Boys
