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August 29, 2007
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The Southwest Georgia Lady Warriors' softball team brought home the Silver Division 1st place trophy Saturday, August 25, (or really Sunday, August 26). The final game did not end until after midnight with the Lady Warriors defeating the Citizens' Christian Academy, 11-5. More...

Back in the early 1970s, a young man pulled into Colquitt on his van with a question about a large red oak tree standing on the corner of College and Milford streets, just off of U.S. Highway 27. The tree was on the property then owned by the Colquitt Lions Club. More...

In the 2007 August term of the Miller County Grand Jury calendar, the following charges were made: Demetrius Q. Galvin, battery, true billed; Algin Merritt, two counts of false statement and writings and four counts of practicing funeral directing w/o license, continued; Frederick D. Byrd, posses... More...

Melissa K. Whitley has been nominated lead mentor teacher for Miller County Elementary School for the year 2007-2008. She will begin her training in January at Georgia State University in Atlanta. This is truly an honor for this exceptional teacher. More...
There might be a shortage of some things around our house, but questions are not on that list. With two granddaughters growing rapidly and observing their surroundings carefully, Papa has countless opportunities to share his wisdom. The other day Mallory fired a question at her Nana, to which Gale... More...
Disorderly Conduct On August 25, 2007, Chris Medina responded to 4th Street in reference to a disorderly person. Eddie Lee Grant, 62, of Colquitt was charged with disorderly conduct. On August 21, 2007, Chris Medina was dispatched to N. Milford Street in reference to an unwanted subject. More...
Miller County Pirates' Head Football Coach Frank Killingsworth, Assistant Coaches Jason Houston, Nate George, and Dick Griffin have been working diligently with our Mighty Pirates. The numbers are small, but their hearts are big. More...
The families of Laura Elizabeth Smith and Jason Robert Coggins proudly announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Linda K. Smith and the late David W. Smith of Blakely. Miss Smith is the granddaughter of the late Woodie and Christine King of Donalsonvil... More...
One day, long, long ago, there was this woman who surprisingly, did not whine, nag or grip........ But then this was a long time ago..... More...
Kenneth Lee Eidson, 25, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2007, in Bainbridge. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 27, at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wes Harden officiating. Interment was private. Mr. Eidson was born April 17, 1982, in Bainbridge, GA. He was employed wi... More...
Now is the time
A citizen came into the office last week to check to see if I remembered something back in 1998. I was quick to admit that I didn't, but if I went to the incident, I would probably have some record of it. It took me a few minutes to dig out my files, and we found it. The notes, records and photogr... More...
Saturday the residents enjoyed spending time with their families for Family Day. Also on Saturday the Spirit Filled Temple came to share with them. Sunday, Sunday School was provided by the First Baptist Church and Macedonia came to share in the afternoon. Monday we had a Bible study in the mornin... More...
Cotton and peanut crops that may be abandoned can be utilized by beef cattle producers in several ways. By utilizing these abandoned crops, cattlemen can reduce feed costs and/or extend the grazing period and perhaps allow pastures to regenerate if adequate rainfall is received. More...
MCHS Pirate Football Game, Friday, August 31, 8:00 p.m. Pirate Stadium, Miller County vs. Irwin County Community Prayer Meeting - Colquitt United Methodist Church Library each Friday at 7:00 a.m. Miller County Hospital - Celebrating 50 years, Sunday, September 2, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. More...

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