October

Oct. 4

The Colquitt County Board of Commissioners announces in a Facebook post that a proposal to house refugees on the former Riverside Manufacturing property will not move forward. … The Colquitt County District Attorney’s Office files a murder charge against the alleged driver, Colin Anthony Terrell of Moultrie, in a police chase that claimed the life of another motorist, Verna Louise White, 44, of Moultrie. … The Colquitt County Board of Education receives an update on three upcoming construction projects by Travis Petitjean of Altman and Barrett architects, at the board’s meeting Sept. 25.

Packers blow past Lincoln High of Tallahassee in a 56-16 victory on Tom White Field at Mack Tharpe Stadium. … Colquitt County’s Hudson Champion wins his third title with aims at conference championship. … The Colquitt County High School competitive cheerleading squad brings home the first place trophy after the Southern Spirit Showcase held at Lowndes High School. … The Colquitt County softball team rallies for a Senior Night 9-8 win against Berrien.

Oct. 11

A Moultrie man is free — with all charges against him dismissed — after serving 21 years in prison in connection with a 1993 rape/robbery case in Moultrie. … The Colquitt County Board of Commissioners enact a 90-day moratorium on new alcohol licenses at its Oct. 3 meeting. … The Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition will celebrate its 45th Anniversary show Oct. 17-19. … Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office apprehends a 35-year-old male for public indecency, among other charges. … A routine traffic stop due to improper parking results in a 52-year-old man being arrested by the Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office after he allegedly fled the scene and attempted to swallow evidence. … The Moultrie City Council approves rezoning land near Stringfellow Elementary School for duplex units.

Eighth-grade Packers win a conference title on Tom White Field at Mack Tharpe Stadium against Coffee Middle School. … The Colquitt County Lady Packers flag football team’s season officially begins when they travel to Warner Robins for a tri-match against both Warner Robins and Veterans, where they won both games by shut-out. … Bob Griffith, who was the first football coach after schools were consolidated and the Packers represented Colquitt County High School rather than Moultrie High, dies Oct. 2, 2023, in Statesboro. He was 79. … The Lady Packers varsity volleyball team defeats Lee County 3-0 in its final regular-season game of the season.

Oct. 18

Four buildings on Third Street Northwest catch fire on Oct. 10, completely decimating three of them. … Colquitt County High School’s seniors record another historic graduation rate in 2023. … Steve Cobb of Lake City, Ark., is the winner of the Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year award, announced at the 45th Annual Willie B. Withers Sunbelt Ag Expo Luncheon. … Many residential homes and businesses were left without power when a substation in the northeast section of Moultrie stopped working. … On Oct. 12, the Women’s Federated Club in Moultrie hosts a public forum for the 2023 District 1 City Council candidates to answer questions directly from the citizens they would be serving. Of the three candidates, only incumbent Lisa Clarke Hill was present. … A Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office officer is injured after a high speed chase that began in Morven and ended on Highway 133 in Moultrie where a spike strip was deployed. … Friends and loved ones gathered to attend the Serenity House annual Candlelight Vigil. … Early voting begins for the Nov. 7 special and municipal elections.

Colquitt County defeats Camden County 37-16 at Chris Gilman Stadium. … The Colquitt County Lady Packers Flag Football varsity team continues their shutdown streak after beating Dougherty 33-0 in their first area game of the season. …

Oct. 25

Felicia Richardson is named Colquitt County School District Teacher of the Year at a ceremony in Withers Auditorium. … The 45th Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition comes to a close with another successful event, said executive director Chip Blalock. … The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of Agriculture and the University of Georgia Extension launches a statewide collaboration at the Sunbelt Ag Expo to address mental health in the farm community. … Moultrie Police Department arrests four men in the Southeast portion of town for possession and intent to sell multiple narcotics.

Neko Fann becomes Colquitt County’s all-time leader in passing yardage in a game against Lowndes county, where the Packers won 52-34. … The Colquitt County girls cross country team has just one full-time runner, but the Lady Packers have two trophy-winning performances to their credit as they prepare for the Region 1-7A meet. … In order to raise funds to assist each Colquitt County resident currently undergoing cancer treatment, Lemongrass Spa Products hosts the first annual Dink for Pink Pickleball Tournament.