Moultrie’s first Habitat house is paid off

MOULTRIE, Ga. — United Way of Colquitt County held a note-burning ceremony Thursday for the owners of the first Habitat for Humanity house in Moultrie. Anita Gamble purchased the home from the Colquitt County Habitat for Humanity in August 2002 and recently paid off her mortgage. She and her grandson, Ameri Spradley were among the celebrants Thursday. Jacqueline Roberts donated the land to the Colquitt County Habitat group; Gamble’s was the first home to be built there and now the area is a neighborhood of families and homes. Colquitt County Habitat for Humanity ceased to exist in 2013 and gave its remaining assets to the United Way.

Ring to speak at community-wide men and boys rally

LIVE OAK, Fla. — Nationally known speaker David Ring will visit the Live Oak Church of God for a community-wide men and boys rally this weekend.

Ring will be the featured speaker Saturday at 7 p.m. for the latest “Iron Sharpens Iron” Men and Boys event. He will also speak at the church’s Father’s Day service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday.

Ring was born with cerebral palsy in Jonesboro, Ark., on Oct. 28, 1953.

Orphaned at a young age, Ring bounced around in what seemed like a hopeless life until he began a relationship with Jesus Christ.

A famous speaker since 1973, Ring shares his story with more than 100,000 people each year at churches, conventions, schools and corporate events. He has been featured on numerous occasions on “The Old Time Gospel Hour” with Rev. Jerry Falwell as well as other televised appearances.

His message focuses on individuals needing to overcome personal handicaps and adversities in life, something he knows about as he clearly states his challenge: “I have cerebral palsy — what’s your problem?”

The Men and Boys event Saturday is free. A love offering will be collected.

For more information about Ring, please visit www.davidring.org.

For more information about the event, please call the church’s Men’s Ministry leader Johnnie Philman at 386-842-5494.

Teen found dead at Moody pool

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — A 17-year-old was found unresponsive at the Moody Air Force Base swimming pool around 7 p.m. Sunday, according to Moody officials. He was later pronounced dead at South Georgia Medical Center, according to a statement released by Moody AFB Monday morning. 

“The Moody family is deeply saddened by this tragedy,” said Col. Jennifer Short, 23rd Wing Commander. “I extend my deepest condolences and prayers to his family and loved ones during this heartbreaking time.” 

An investigation is currently ongoing. The base pool will remain closed until further notice, a press release states. 

Evening of jazz planned

DALTON, Ga. — The Carpet Capital Association of Realtors hosts “An Evening of Dining and Jazz” on Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St. Proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Clubs members’ participation in Creative Arts Guild Education programs. Tickets are available through Tuesday. Tickets include one dinner (catered by Outback Steakhouse), two drink tickets, entertainment by Peacock Alley Jazz Group, cash bar and benefit raffle. Cost is $50 per person or a table of eight for $350. For more information, contact Dave Robinson at daverobinsom1764@charter.net. To buy tickets go to bit.ly/ccarfundraiser. For help with buying tickets, contact Leanne Martin at 706-217-6677.