Town and Gown Event August 24 at ABAC

TIFTON, Ga. – The 10th Annual Town and Gown Connection will take place on Aug. 24 from 4–6 p.m. in Gressette Gymnasium at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. The event gives local businesses and churches an opportunity to welcome new and returning ABAC students to Tifton. Businesses can participate for $25, churches can take part for $10, and all other non-profit organizations can join in free of charge. All churches, businesses, and non-profit organizations must register ahead of time. Businesses are invited to bring samples, freebies, coupons, or even job applications. One table and two chairs will be provided for each participant. A drawing for door prizes will take place at the end of the event. For more information or to register for the Town and Gown event, interested persons can contact Bernice Hughes, dean of students, at bhughes@abac.edu.

 

Alton Church of God hosting Operation Sting

MAYO, Fla. — The Aton Church of God will be hosting its annual Operation Sting on Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  There will be backpacks, clothes, and shoes available as well as bagged dinners, hair cuts, inflatables, school supplies, give-a-ways, and much more.  It is a first come, first served basis, so the church encourages those interested to plan to arrive early.

 

Officials still mum a week after woman’s body found

MOULTRIE, Ga. — A week after a Moultrie woman’s body was found in the morning hours of July 18, police are staying mum about the circumstances of what they have confirmed as a homicide. Moultrie police requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to oversee the investigation into the death of Mattie Green Harris. In an earlier news release, the agency said that Harris’ body was found at or near her 421 Third Ave. N.W. residence. Since that time no additional information has been released concerning how Harris died or any possible motive in the slaying. “We have preliminary information from the autopsy done on the victim but are not releasing that to the public,” Jamy Steinberg, special agent in  charge of the Thomasville GBI office, said in an Tuesday email response to questions from The Observer. Colquitt County Coroner Verlyn Brock  said on Tuesday that he has not yet received an autopsy report. He referred questions to the GBI.

 

Local UGA alumni hosting Jeff Dantzler

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — The Milledgeville chapter of the University of Georgia Alumni Association is hosting an evening of talking football with sports radio personality Jeff Dantzler in advance of the Dawgs’ 2017 season. The event is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. for Tuesday, Aug. 29, at Jackson’s on Lake Sinclair. The public is invited to attend with a $10 entry fee that covers light appetizers, and a cash bar will be available as well. Dantzler will discuss topics such as the team’s depth chart and tough opponents on the upcoming season schedule as well as answer audience questions. Questions surrounding the team entering the 2017 season include how the offensive line is shaping up after a down 2016 and how the team will fare in the Southeastern Conference. The Dawgs, under second-year head coach Kirby Smart, kick off their season Saturday, Sept. 2 at home against Appalachian State before traveling to South Bend, Ind. to take on the Notre Dame Fightin’ Irish in Week 2. There is no requirement to be a UGA alum to attend the event. Those planning to attend the Aug. 29 event are asked to RSVP to edw005@aol.com. Jackson’s on Lake Sinclair is located at 3065 N. Columbia St. 

 

Sheriff receives fundraising awards

DALTON, Ga. — Whitfield County Sheriff Scott Chitwood received two awards at the Georgia Sheriffs’ Training Conference and Youth Home Banquet at Lake Lanier. The first award was for being in the Top 15 sheriffs for raising money for the Sheriffs’ Youth Homes. The second was for being in the $100,000 Club. “These two awards are considered to be very prestigious among all the sheriffs in the state,” Chitwood said. “When you think of 159 counties in the state, and Whitfield County placed third, it is very pleasing.” The first award is based on per capita — citizens vs. money raised per county. The second is simply raising more than $100,000. “I am proud, once again, to receive this on behalf of the citizens of Whitfield County that so strongly support the Youth Homes and specifically to the Cherokee Estates campus located here in Dalton,” Chitwood said. The Cherokee Estates 2017 golf tournament is Oct. 20 at Indian Trace Golf Course.

 

Teachers get into Wild Adventures free

VALDOSTA, Ga. – Teachers will receive free admission to Wild Adventures Theme Park July 29-31. Teachers, principals and support staff only need to show a valid school ID or a school district paystub and photo ID for free admission, according to the park. Family members and friends can purchase discount tickets at the park when accompanied by an educator or bring a standard school supply for half off admission.  All school supplies collected will go to Second Harvest of South Georgia, to help stock their Teachers’ Harvest. Teachers’ Harvest offers area teachers new and gently used supplies and equipment donated by local and national businesses.  For more information, visit wildadventures.com