Identity theft: don't let it happen to you!
      Atlanta, GA- Could you become a victim of identity theft? It's more likely than you might expect. Identity theft occurs when someone uses your identification-such as your Social Security number or credit card number-without authorization to commit a crime. When it comes to identity theft, preventi...
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Troopers prepare for impaired driving crackdown
      ATLANTA - The Georgia State Patrol is cautioning anyone who will be hosting or attending a Holiday party this year to plan ahead and make sure you have a designated driver.
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Queens for Kids toy drive
by MCL staffwriter
      The reigning Miss Colquitt queens and the National Mayhaw Festival queens held a "Queens for Kids" toy and can food drive Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at the Colquitt United Methodist Church. Other local and area queens were also invited to help and participate in the drive.
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Vic Fleet receives plaque for service
      Norma Hornsby, CED, Miller County Farm Service Agency (FSA), is shown presenting Vic Fleet, Chairperson of the FSA County Committee, a plaque in recognition of his 12 years of dedicated service to the local agency. His term expires on December 31, and James A.
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BC students receive LPN Pins
      In a ceremony marked with emotion and gratitude to teachers and families for their encouragement and support, 27 Bainbridge College (BC) Practical Nursing Program students received Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) pins. Among the graduates were two from Miller County.
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News Around Us
      Bainbridge - A civil lawsuit was filed in Superior Court Friday, December 14 by Michelle W. Hinson of Bainbridge against the hospital authority of the City of Bainbridge and Decatur County charging medical malpractice in the death of her husband, John G. Hinson, on June 12 at Memorial Hospital.
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Cliches and conundrums
submitted by Jack Warner
      "You Learn Something New Every Day". Actually, you learn something old every day. Just because you've just learned it doesn't mean it's new. Other people already knew it, Columbus is a good example of this. Edison and Einstein are the exception.
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GA Power going up, again!
      The Georgia Public Service Commission approved electric power increase at a recent meeting. The average household's electric bill will go up about $5 a month now that Georgia Power has gained approval for part of its proposal. The 6.
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Vince Dooly awards to be presented
      Athletes for a Better World (ABW) and the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) today announced a partnership with the creation of the Vincent J. Dooley Awards and Scholarships program. The Vincent J.
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Fraud in calling-card industry
      WASHINGTON, DC - A new study by the Hispanic Institute has unearthed rampant fraud in the pre-paid calling-card industry. "We have discovered that the average calling card delivers only 60% of the minutes promised," explained Gus West, president of the Hispanic Institute. "American consumers los...
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Photo of the Past
     Can anyone guess who these 1953-54 basketball players and coach are? If you think you can, please call the Liberal before Friday at 5:00 p.m.
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BC Early County Site receives SACS Approval
      Bainbridge College (BC) has received approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) for its Early County Site in Blakely to offer complete twoyear transfer degrees. In announcing receipt of the officialnotification, BC President Dr.
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