Colquitt, GA

PDF of print edition School theft investigated by MCL staff writer       It was discovered Sunday, March 16, at around noon, that a burglary had occurred at the Miller County High School at 96 Perry Drive. Colquitt Police officer,Lonnie Wade, was dispatched to the scene, and, upon arrival, spoke to Middle School Principal Frank Killingsworth. More ... Sons of Confederate Veterans erect flagpole in honor of their ancestors by Vincent Akridge       To honor their ancestors, the Sons of Confederate Veterans in Baker County have erected a flag pole 5.5 miles south of Newton off Georgia Highway 91. It is of stainless steel, lighted, 30 feet in height, with secure internal steel cable halyard. It presently flies the Confederate and '56 Georgia f... More ... Get your ticket, don't wait!       Get your ticket. Don't you wait! Or you'll be too late for the gala event of the year on April 12. It's called, "Paint the Town Spring Fling." Surely you've noticed the posters scattered around town telling of this special event, but have you bought your ticket? Don't wait -- for this will be a ha... More ... Lord,prop us up... submitted by Jay Wells       Every time I am asked to pray, I think of the old deacon who always prayed, "Lord, prop us up on our leanin' side." After hearing him pray that prayer many times, someone asked him why he prayed that prayer so fervently. He answered, "Well, sir, you see, it's like this. More ... ---Hello Miller County--- The Southwest Georgia Film Commission Office,from the desk of Ralph Wilcox, Director       The Jokara-Micheaux Production Studio is buzzing with activity. The studio is located in the Miller County Industrial Park in Colquitt, Georgia, and it houses the Southwest Georgia Film Commission Office, Henny Penny Video/Television Production Company, and Schusters Cash, LLC. Not a slow day exis... More ... Womanhood! submitted by betty Jo Toole       I know what Victoria's Secret is. The secret is that nobody older than 30 can fitinto their stuff. The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because by then, your body and your fat are really good friends. Just when I was getting used to yesterday, along came today. More ... News Around Us       Bainbridge - A man suspected of burglarizing expensive TVs in multiple cities in the early hours of Monday, March 10, was caught after leading local law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Decatur County, officerssaid. More ... A typical GA game warden submitted by Lindy       A Cajun duck hunter went hunting one day over near Colquitt and bagged three ducks. He put them in the bed of his pickup truck and was about to drive home when he was confronted by a normal, ornery Georgia DNR ranger who didn't like Cajuns. More ... It's not a circus, but there will be animals by Terry Toole       Last year everyone that went by Colquitt First Baptist Church wondered if there was going to be a tent revival or if a circus had come to town. More ... Miss Georgia meets local area queens       The reigning Miss Georgia, Leah Masse, visited Colquitt last week. She was here to promote her platform and speak with children at Miller County schools, Southwest Georgia Academy and the New Life Learning Center. The Colquitt/Miller County Chamber of Commerce and the National Mayhaw Festival Que... More ... Senate fails to reform Death Tax       WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., has expressed disappointment with the Senate's failure to approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution that would have reformed the Death Tax. More ...