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Anna Lee Lockart, daughter of Jason and Jacki Lockart of Blakely, was crowned the new "Tiny Miss Early County" in the Miss Early County Pageants held on Saturday, April 26, at the Mangham Auditorium in Blakely. More ... Catch the Reading Bug School is almost out for summer which means it is time for the vacation reading program to begin at the Miller County - James W. Merritt, Jr. Memorial Library. This year the library has some exciting activities planned for children of all ages to catch the reading bug. More ... Tammy Broome, manager of First Franklin Financial on College Street in Colquitt, recently held their annual Customer Appreciation Days. Customers and friends were able to come in and register for door prizes during the week. More ... As summer approaches, the Department of Driver Services (DDS) reminds students needing to test for an instructional permit or driver's license over the long vacation to obtain a "DDS Certificate of Attendance Form" from their school administration before the end of the school year. More ... I would like to thank the citizens of Colquitt for supporting me continuously during the "Big Shot" contest. Even though the word "winner" was not stamped on my head, I finished in the top five, and so many doors and windows of opportunities have opened up for me. More ... On Memorial Day weekend one thing is certain, thousands of boaters and anglers will be out enjoying the holiday on state waters, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). More ... COLQUITT- Thursday, May 15, at 10 a.m. at the Miller County Chamber of Commerce, South Georgia Regional Information Technology Authority (SGRITA) hosted executives and technical staff from the three vendors who have been commissioned to build Phase 1 of the SGRITA broadband network. More ... Bainbridge - There have been three break-ins of local businesses in the recent week. At 8 a.m. on May 6, Martha King, owner of Carter's Fried Chicken at 1134 E. Shotwell Street, arrived at work and found the drive-through window of the restaurant lying on the ground. More ... Last week's picture of the past was Jimmy and Libba Fudge. Those guessing correctly were Don Haire, Annie Laura Middleton, Doug Smith, Bobby Tabb, Rita Mock, Bonnie Houston, Martha Nell Jernigan, Jewel Worsley, Virginia Andrews, and Ray Houston. More ... Atlanta- Do your children understand the value of a dollar? Learning how to manage money early is a lesson that will be essential throughout their lives, according to the Georgia Society of CPAs. Here are some tips that you can use to ensure that even the youngest children learn how to save and spend wisely. More ... It's a sacred day to all war veterans: None need to be reminded of the reason that Memorial Day must be commemorated. But what about the general public, and more important, future generations? Do most non-veterans really recognize the importance of the day honoring their fellow Americans killed in war? More ... |
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