Colquitt, GA

PDF of print edition Backroads and Bobtails Better watch 'em. They'll lie to you. by Bob Kornegay       A friend of mine has a favorite saying he uses to describe someone who is prone to exaggerate or is untruthful. "Sonofagun's lyin' like a dog," he says. I used to chide him for saying that. I mean, didn't it do dogs a disservice to designate them similes for liars? Heck, dogs are man's best frien... More ... SGA State Literary Competition       Southwest Georgia Academy's Literary Team took home the second runnerup trophy from the GISA AA State Competition at Valdosta State University March 11. Thirteen schools competed. In individual events, the school garnered two first-place wins, one second-place win, and two third-place wins. More ... Mothers Always Know!! submitted by: Grady Jarvis       One day my mother was out and my dad was in charge of me and my brother who is four years older than I am. I was maybe 3 and a half years old and had just recovered from an accident in which my arm had been broken among other injuries. More ... MCES Chorus receives all excellent ratings       The Miller County Elementary School Chorus attended the large group performance evaluation in Albany on Tuesday, March 4, 2008. This event, sponsored by the Georgia Music Educators Association, is open to choirs of elementary to high school age in each district (MCEC Chorus is in District 2). More ... Miller County Band earns Superior ratings by MCL staff writer       On Wednesday, March 12, the Miller County Symphonic Band under the direction of Richard Horne traveled to Cairo to perform at the GMEA District II Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE). There are two portions of LGPE where students are evaluated and awarded a rating based on their performance.... More ... Miller County Pirates' Baseball highlights By: Glenda Bailey       The 2008 Miller County Pirates hosted three games last week at Everett Field. The first game was on Wednesday, March 12, against Westover. It was a hard game played for the Pirates as they fell 12-2. Miller County's Nick Rawlings scored off a Westover error, and Russell Hart hit a lone over-the-fe... More ... Seminole Ramlins by Jack Wingate       A very noble and heroic thing will take place on March 28 at the American Legion Hall in Macon, GA. US 80 that runs from Tybee Island to San Diego, CA is being dedicated (The GA Section) as the Korean War Veterans Hi-Way. Three states have already dedicated their sections; we will be the fourth. M... More ...