July

July 5

A long-time, family-run funeral home, Cobb Funeral Chapel and Cobb Suncrest Memorial Gardens, was sold to Park Lawn Corporation, a Canadian-based business. Ellen Cobb-Robinson and Jamie Robinson, who have been managing the funeral home since the passing of founder Bobby Cobb, will continue to manage the business. … Amy Johnson, Downtown Economic Development and Public Relations director, received the Georgia Municipal Association’s Starr Award. The award is given to an individual who has made a significant contribution toward creating a unique and vibrant environment in the downtown area of a city in Georgia. … The Colquitt County Grand Jury issued true bill indictments to a father and son who were involved in a felony murder case in early 2022. … The Colquitt County Board of Commissioners held a meeting with representatives of local cities and authorities to plan for continuation of SPLOST ahead of a November vote. … Connie Fritz steps down from the Arts Center of Moultrie executive director position. … A marker is commissioned by Bill McLean and the John Benning Chapter NSDAR along with the City of Moultrie and the Colquitt County Commission to honor 62 pilots, who died at Spence in World War II.

The Colquitt County football team starts the 2023 ranked No. 20 in the Max-Preps Top 25. … One hundred twenty-eight golfers participated in the 26th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, which was played at the Sunset Country Club. … The Colquitt County softball team won both of its games in the Vereen Midsummer Classic held June 27 and June 28 at the Magnolia Sports Classic. … The U14 Moultrie Soccer Academy’s boys team won first place in their division June 24 at the Sweet Feet 3V3 Tournament held at The Boys and Girls Club Sports Complex in Valdosta.

July 12

Jim Matney, president and CEO of Colquitt Regional Medical Center, is presented with the Georgia Hospital Association’s leadership award at its annual summer meeting. … The Colquitt County Board of Education names several new administrators including Katie Strickland, Allen Edwards, Michelle Daniels, Kristyn Nelms, Brian Beaty, Dr. Josh Purvis, and Jennifer Turnbull. … Brad E. Barber, president & CEO of First National Bank, Bainbridge, has been elected to serve as chairman-elect of the Georgia Bankers Association. … The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) honored Korean War veterans July 3 during the local chapter’s Independence Day celebration.

Titans Swimming Academy (TSA) earned a first place finish June 24 in the 2023 GRPA ABC District 3 swim meet. … Needmore Speedway ran a special event honoring the late Michael “Big Mike” Davis, a Moultrie native who was a lover of dirt track racing. … Softball teams take wins in first day of Vereen Midsummer Classic, defeating Thomas County Central 10-5 and Lanier County 5-4. … The Lady Packers basketball program hosts a two-day team camp featuring 10 schools the first day and 12 the second.

July 19

The 50th Regiment Marching Band prepared its 2023-2024 “Artificial Intelligence” show at band camp. … The Arts Center of Moultrie was awarded a Project Grant by Georgia Council for the Arts to fund outreach projects. … Colquitt Regional awarded the 26 recipients of its healthcare scholarships at the seventh annual Colquitt Regional Medical Foundation Scholarship Luncheon.

Former Packer athlete, Mack Crosby, returned to fill the role of catching coach for 9th-12th graders beginning with the 2023 season. … Cleve Edwards, the AD for Colquitt County High School, shed some light on just what exactly it is he focuses on through the year to help the athletic program be successful. … The Moultrie YMCA announces that they are introducing club soccer to their list of programs with plans to start in the fall. … Former Packer, Ty Megahee, was named assistant baseball coach at Florida State University. … Ex-Packers starting quarterback Xavier Williams transfers to UCF to play in the fall.

July 26

A group of seven PCOM South Georgia doctor of osteopathic medicine students serve on a two-week medical mission trip in Cambodia. The students participated in medical internships in three hospitals. … Few Colquitt County residents had much to say about the Colquitt County School District’s branding guide proposal during the Board of Education’s meeting. … Representatives of two local organizations share plans for construction projects they’d do if a sales tax extension is approved by voters. … The Moultrie Police Department hosts its annual backpack giveaway drive with each student receiving a backpack filled with school supplies. … Downtown Moultrie launches its Christmas in July initiative, a week-long initiative for community members to share their thoughts on the city’s Christmas celebrations. … The Agricultural Education and Communication Department at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is named best in Georgia. … Dr. Maureen Yearta stepped down as the Moultrie-Colquitt County Humane Society Board of Directors Chairperson during the monthly board meeting.

Three tennis players representing the Moultrie-Colquitt County Parks and Recreation Authority won championships at the GRPA state tennis tournament held July 19 in Bainbridge. The winners included Bailee Fountain, Odessa Dixon and Candace Moses. … The Colquitt County High School varsity competitive cheer squad, along with the varsity and JV spirit squads, hosted their annual mini cheer camp fundraiser. … Moultrie-Colquitt County’s Parks and Recreation Authority’s Shaw Gym on Fifth Avenue Northwest was the location for the Ball 4 It All two-day basketball tournament.