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Fearmakers Studio Begins Film Production of SAVAGE in Early County
Early County 2055 Economic Development Initiative Continues to Draw Movie Makers to Area
      What: This week the production of a new horror flick, Savage, begins in Early County. Produced by Fearmakers Studios, www.fearmakers. com, an independent motion picture production company based in eastern North Carolina, Savage will be shot in a number of Early County locations including Blakely. The film is the second for Fearmakers Studio to shoot in Southwest Georgia.
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'Love Lights a Tree' project now underway
      It is time for Miller County's 18th annual American Cancer Society "Love Lights a Tree" project in the crusade against cancer. This project has been very successful each year in raising funds to go toward research, education, and patient services in Miller County.
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Proudly They Serve
      Air Force Airman DeAnthony H. Gales has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
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GA's Forest Industry contributions recognized
      Governor Sonny Perdue has proclaimed October 19- 25 National Forest Products Week, highlighting the Georgia Forestry industry's $28.5 billion impact on the state in 2007. According to statistics released by The Georgia Institute of Technology, the Forestry industry also provided employment for more than 141,000 Georgians and compensation of $6.
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A worried woman
      A worried woman went to her gynecologist and said: 'Doctor, I have a serious problem and desperately need your help! My baby is not even one year old and I'm pregnant again. I don't want kids so close together.' So the doctor said: 'OK, and what do you want me to do?' She said: 'I want you to end my pregnancy, and I'm counting on your help with this.
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News Around Us
      Bainbridge - First there was a call regarding Henry Jackson fighting a girlfriend on Troup Street, then his car crashed through the trees on Highway 97 south. About 2:30 am Friday night, Public Safety Officer Gary Hines responded to a call on Troup Street. The victim reported to him that when she arrived home, Henry Jackson was standing across the street waiting for her.
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Mayor Proclaims Georgia Retired Educators Day
      By the Mayor of the City of Colquitt, Georgia WHEREAS: The Governor of the State of Georgia proclaimed the day of Sunday, November 2, 2008, as Georgia Retired Educators Day; and WHEREAS: There are more than 78,000 retired educators in Georgia, 17,
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Georgia's Forest Industry contributions recognized
      Governor Sonny Perdue has proclaimed October 19-25 National Forest Products Week, highlighting the Georgia Forestry industry's $28.5 billion impact on the state in 2007. According to statistics released by The Georgia Institute of Technology, the Forestry industry also provided employment for more than 141,000 Georgians and compensation of $6.
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God's purpose in things
      One day a woodcutter took his grandson into the forest for his first experience in selecting and cutting oak trees. These they would later sell to the boat builders.
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Fall Festival was great
      A grand time was had by hundreds of people who attended the Miller County PTO Fall Festival in Spring Creek Park. The Festival followed the large Trick or Treat party October 30, around Colquitt. Hundreds of children were there for treats.
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Sounds like thinking kids
      A young man was visiting his brother and sister-in-law for the holidays. As he arrived at their house, he found his young nephew, Timmy, helping them bake some cupcakes. After they were done, his sister-in-law allowed Timmy to put the icing on. When the boy had finished, he brought them to the table.
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'We've come a long way baby'
      Interesting stuff! The next time you are washing your hands and complain because the water temperature isn't just how you like it, think about how things used to be. Here are some facts about the 1500s: These are interesting...
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     This pretty well shows what happens after the election.
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New Woodmen of the World President posts letter on financial turmoil
      (Omaha, NE) - Woodmen of the World President and CEO Danny E. Cummins, has posted a letter to members on the fraternal benefit organization's corporate Web site, www.woodmen. org, addressing the current economic climate. Woodmen of the World membership is heavily concentrated in the South and Southeast. More than 95,000 members live in Georgia.
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The Geriatric Alphabet...
      A is for apple, and B is for boat, that used to be right, but now it won't float! Age before beauty is what we once said, but let's be a bit more realistic instead.
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They'll find us
      Abe and Esther are flying to Australia for a two-week vacation to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Suddenly, over the public address system, the captain announces, "Ladies and gentlemen, I am afraid I have some very bad news. Our engines have ceased functioning, and we will attempt an emergency landing.
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Golden Triangle Annual Appreciation Banquet and Meeting held
      Tuesday night, October 28, five current and former officers and members of the Golden Triangle Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc. were honored with a plaque for their 14 years of service to the organization. The annual meeting was held at LAPD (formerly New Enterprise) in Colquitt.
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