Miller County, Georgia peanut farmer Jeff Adkinson claimed the sixth NHRA Lucas Oil Division Series victory of his career, and first in nearly 19 years last Sunday, October 7, at Atlanta Dragway when he earned the Stock Eliminator victory in his C/SA '69 Camaro. More...
Victoria Reagan Bellflower, the reigning Little Miss Colquitt and the daughter of Shannon and Natalie Dunaway, will be representing her hometown of Colquitt in the upcoming Little Miss National Peanut Festival Pageant. The pageant will be held at the Dothan Civic Center on October 13, 2007, at 6:0... More...
The Colquitt/Miller County Chamber of Commerce had a very informative First Friday Breakfast meeting on October 5. Dr. Carl Marshal asked a blessing on the food. After a delicious breakfast sponsored by Miller County Gin, COC Chairman Russ Henley welcomed the large crowd of members and guests. He... More...
Students at Miller County Adult Education were recognized for their achievement during the first quarter of 2007- 2008. Lorenzo Baker, Kenny Brown, Carlos Felix, Clinton Grant, Nicholas Rainey, and Quentin Williams completed levels. A certificate, a dictionary and a coupon from Hardee's were prese... More...
Scripture records many achievements of King David; some of them read like beautiful stories while others are filled with accounts of bloodshed that are difficult to understand. One of his most outstanding victories is recorded in II Samuel 5 - the story of his conquest of Jerusalem. Up to this po... More...
Accident On October 6, 2007 OfficerShane Rathel was dispatched to Griggs Lucille Road in reference to damage to property. Upon arrival, OfficeRathel spoke with Sylvia George in reference to an accident that had already occurred and damage was done to her property. During the previous evening s... More...
The handful of folks who regularly read what I write are probably aware by now that I sometimes exhibit a seemingly inherent and often obnoxious tendency to go prosaically overboard, many times utilizing far too much descriptive terminology as well as a veritable wealth of superfluous information ... More...
Books on CD Are you tired of listening to the radio? Books on CD are a great way to pass the time as you ride in your car or tractor. The James W. Merritt, Jr. Memorial Library has a great selection of titles for you to choose from including books by James Patterson and Janet Evanovich. Other au... More...
Mr. Johnny Turner, age 57, of Donalsonville who passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at his residence. Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 6, at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Dean officiating. More...
This is very important, especially if you own anything, or you pay any taxes. I'm sure you will hear many versions of why, or why not to vote not to pay taxes on what you owe. If government entities have anything to do with it, we voters will never have the opportunity to make up our own mind at t... More...
My name is Bailey Ponder and last January I lost my Aunt Joyce to breast cancer. She was one of those people that when someone met her, they remembered her. She always put others first and never complained. She would always do things for other people and didn't ask for anything in return. She alwa... More...
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