On one side — facing the camera — the historical marker tells the history of Spence Field. On the other it lists the 62 airmen training at the base who died in plane crashes.

September

Sept. 6

Hurricane Idalia storms through the area but Colquitt County fares well. … Gov. Brian Kemp and other state leaders visit storm-damaged Valdosta.

Neko Fann becomes Colquitt County’s all-time touchdown pass leader after throwing for five scores in a 40-2 victory over Tift County at Brodie Field. … The Packers to face Lee County again. …Darius Townsend earns dream job as the Packer’s video coordinator. … The Colquitt County varsity volleyball teams start their 2023 season strong, undefeated after their first two matches against Grace Christian and Thomas County Central.

Sept. 13

Gov. Brian Kemp announces that 25 additional counties were included in an expanded disaster declaration related to Hurricane Idalia. Colquitt County is among them. … The Moultrie City Council approves a small decrease in the millage rate for the 2023-24 budget Sept. 5. … Colquitt County Commissioners vote to call for a special election in November so that voters can weigh in on the continuation of a 1% sales tax. … The Colquitt County Board of Commissioners put off making a decision on a rezoning request for property on Cool Springs Road. Cleveland and Sam Morton want to have their land rezoned from agricultural to residential so they can build three duplexes to rent out.

Packers beat Lee County 37-20, raising record to 4-0. … All five Region 1-7A teams get victories in week four of the season. … The Lady Packer softball team splits its last two games. … Colquitt County Sports Hall of Fame member Reggie Stancil gets his first win as the head football coach at Dacula High.

Sept. 20

Arrangements for the dedication of the Spence Field Memorial Historical Marker are finalized for Tuesday, Sept. 26. … The Colquitt County School Board votes to seek a construction manager for projects recently approved by voters in a sales tax referendum. … A Cappella Choir alumni to meet to celebrate 90 years of the group’s continued presence in the community on Oct. 13 and 14. … A Colquitt County resident is shot at but not injured, as he pursued two men he said robbed him. … Matthew “Matt” Littleton is appointed by the Superior Court Judges of the Southern Judicial Circuit of Georgia to become the Chief Magistrate Judge of Colquitt County. … On the morning of Monday, Sept. 11, Southern Regional Technical College announces it had achieved record student enrollment for the 2023 fall term with 5,070 students.

The Packers prepare for the Cedar Grove Saints football team. … The Colquitt County middle school and high school competitive cheerleading squads hold showcase. … Colquitt County softball team sweeps a Region 1-7A doubleheader in Camden County. … Georgia coach Kirby Smart praises ex-Packer Daijun Edwards after a victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks. … The Lady Packers varsity volleyball team gains their first region win after facing the Camden County Wildcats at Colquitt County High School.

Sept. 27

A real estate marketing group proposes using the former Riverside Manufacturing facility to temporarily house about 200-300 refugees who would work in the community. … United Way of Colquitt County holds its annual Day of Action on Sept. 23. … The 11th Annual Teen Maze event will be held in October at C.A. Gray Junior High School. … Police detain two suspects in three drive-by shooting incidents and seek other suspects. … A husband is arrested for driving under the influence after his wife falls from vehicle, due to door malfunction; she has to be airlifted to a Tallahassee hospital. … The Moultrie-Colquitt County Humane Society’s executive director, Courtney Azar, appeals to the county commissioners for additional funds.

Packers hold off Cedar Grove with a 50-42 victory on Tom White Field at Mack Tharpe Stadium. … Boys and Girls Club of Moultrie introduces new soccer program. … The Colquitt County softball team splits double-header with Lowndes. … Tommie Lee Jackson Jr. and Jud Campbell are inductees for the Georgia Aquatic Hall of Fame.