Easter egg hunt coming to Grassy Pond

LAKE PARK, Ga. — The Grassy Pond Easter Egg Hunt will be held 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. April 15 at the Grassy Pond recreation area, 5360 Grassy Pond Road in Lake Park. The event is open to the public and there will be free park entry.

 

Preview night April 11 for GMA apprentice program

TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Museum of Agriculture is holding a preview night for its apprentice program April 11. It will take place at 6 p.m. at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Lynn McDonald, the volunteer coordinator for the Museum, said the program is designed for youth ages 14-18.  The preview will be held in the Peanut Museum Conference Room adjacent to the Country Store. Youth apprentices agree to work a minimum of 30 hours during the summer and another 30 hours during the school year helping with interpretation and special events.   Many of the students work beyond the minimum hours. McDonald said students who are interested in history, acting, and communications are good candidates for this program; however, students with varied backgrounds and interests are welcome to participate. To RSVP to the Preview Night, interested students should call McDonald at (229) 391-5223 or email her at lmcdonald@abac.edu.

 

First Friday presents Sounds of Spring

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — This month’s installment of First Friday, presented by Milledgeville Main Street, features Sounds of Spring. First Friday-goers are encouraged to walk around downtown and explore what First Friday has to offer. The Easter Bunny will make his way to Allen’s Market beginning at 5 p.m. for visitors to take pictures. The appearance is being made possible through a partnership between the First Friday Committee and the Civic Woman’s Club. Photos are $7 each or $6 each if two or more are purchased. The Civic Women’s Club has also planned several art projects inside the market, and all the art projects are free of charge. There will also be live music, including acoustic folk duo, Wilson and Heath, at Oconee Outfitters, instrumental guitarist Mack McMahan at Gringos and Richard Martin and Dustin McCook at the Black Heritage Plaza.

Many downtown businesses will be open late during First Friday with deals and discounts that cannot be found on any other day. The First Friday committee is looking for local talent to showcase their skill by participating in monthly First Friday events. All artists, musicians, dancers, special skills and talents are welcome to apply. For more information about First Friday or how to get involved, call the Main Street Office at 478-414-4014 or email Deana at dthornton@milledgevillega.us.

 

Bestselling author Dorsey is visiting Live Oak library

LIVE OAK, Fla. — Bestselling author Tim Dorsey will be visiting the Live Oak Library on Friday. As part of his “Clownfish Blues” book tour, Dorsey will be at the library at 6 p.m. Friday, signing books and talking about “Clownfish Blues,” his 20th Florida-set novel.  The Tampa-based former journalist and New York Times bestselling author will have multiple book titles and merchandise available for sale and signing. In his newest novel, Serge Storm is brewing for a cabal of bad guys gaming the Florida state lottery, according to the library’s release.

 

Three men convicted for stealing an 18-wheeler

DALTON, Ga. — Three men from Miami have been convicted by a Whitfield County jury under the state’s cargo theft law for stealing an 18-wheeler at the Tunnel Hill exit along I-75 in November 2014, believed to be the first trial and conviction in the state under the statute, according to the district attorney. Sentencing was set for May 18 by Superior Court Judge William Boyett. District Attorney Bert Poston said in a press release that the law, which went into effect in July 2014, provides additional penalties for “the growing problem of commercial cargo theft in Georgia and nationally,” including up to 30 years in prison and up to $1 million in fines. Convicted were Yosvani Cordero, 42; Yoandy Linares-Machado, 32; and Alexander Rodriguez-Moreno, 37. Poston said the trailer they stole had approximately $150,000 worth of batteries in it. Each face from five to 20 years in prison and fines from $150,000 to $1 million based on the value of the cargo, Poston said. They will remain in jail until sentencing.

 

Rec Department sponsors Easter egg hunt Saturday

MOULTRIE, Ga. — The Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Moultrie-Colquitt County Parks and Recreation Department will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at Main Street Park. A bicycle and two Easter baskets will be given away in each age group: 5 and under, 6-8 and 9-10. Bring your basket and come early to register.