On September 3, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Anthony Duncan of 166 Grassy Flats Road was awakened from his sleep by a loud noise. He was sleeping on the sofa, just under the window. He stated that he thought that there had been some wind, and a tree limb had fallen on the roof or the side of his ho... More...
The Colquitt/Miller County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Mayhaw Pageant Saturday night, September 8, 2007, at the Miller County Elementary School Auditorium. The theme for this year's pageant was "Reflections...25 years of Mayhaw Festivals. More...
Qualifying for the November 6 election ended Friday, August 31, with two seeking the office of Mayor of Colquitt; two seeking the City Councilman for District 2, now being held by Dennis Perkins; and Algin Merritt, being unopposed for District 3. More...
On Tuesday, September 4, the Board of Commissioner held their regular session meeting. At this meeting it was decided to set up a drop-off point for old cell phones at the Annex. These phones will be sent to "Secure the Call" Foundation. The phones are used for several reasons, one of which is the... More...
Gale and I work together as a team--I help her, she helps me. It is a great arrangement that I highly recommend to every couple. One of the jobs around the house that I have taken charge over in recent months is keeping the range top clean. More...
Theft by Taking On September 7, 2007, Wendell Knight came to the Sheriff's Officeand reported a boat motor that had been taken. Knight advised that his uncle, James Holmes, had given the motor to Jennifer and Deloris Hicks to sell. The Hicks were to sell the motor and give the money to Mr. K... More...
The SGA Warriors had their home opener Friday, September 7, against former head coach Bill Murdock and his Terrell Academy Eagles. The Warriors got behind their offensive line and absolutely trampled the Eagles on their way to a 28-14 victory. More...
Jim and Marilyn Davis celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary October 7, 2006, at Crossroads Baptist Church. They were married on October 5, 1956, at the bride's home in Miller County. More...
Southern women appreciate their natural assets: Clean skin. A winning smile. That unforgettable Southern drawl. Southern women know their manners: "Yes, ma'am." "Yes, sir." "Why, no, Billy! More...
Mrs. Bernice Owens Durham, 69, of Brinson passed away Thursday, September 6, 2007, at Memorial Hospital in Bainbridge. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 8, 2007, at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Grubbs officiating. Interment followed at Lane Cemetery in Colqui... More...
Last week, I ended my column with stranger things have happened here in Colquitt, but not to me. Well, I had promised that I would stop there, for a week, so this is another week. When my first wife and I returned home Friday after lunch from three days and nights at the beach, I helped unload t... More...
This past week the residents enjoyed celebrating grandparents with pound cake, ice cream and punch. Saturday music was "The Blessed" from Albany, and also Flat Creek Church came Sunday. Residents are looking forward to Miss Jane and her Grandma's Attic stories and movies and a popcorn on Thursday.... More...
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Birthdays: Lee Johnson, Melenda Lewis, Loren Rathel, Tommy Newberry, Kristi Wallace, Courtney Tabb, Kristin Anne Tully, William (Billy) Rathel, Cody Phillips, Jeryn Collier, Hayley Chappell THURSDAY, More...
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