January 14, 2009 RSS feed / Community

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Former mayor jailed in bank robbery

by MCL staffwriter
A former small-town Georgia mayor was arrested in the Florida Panhandle for allegedly driving the getaway car in a bank robbery. In 1979, Terry Musgrove became one of the country's youngest mayors. More...

Rep. Greene sworn for 14th term

by MCL staff writer

State Representative Gerald Greene, D-Cuthbert, was sworn in Monday, January 12, for his 14th term as state representative from Southwest Georgia. More...

2009 Legislative preview

by Jason Pye

On Monday, January 15, the 150th session of the Georgia General Assembly will meet in Atlanta. More...

Picture of the Past

This group of young people appeared in the paper several weeks ago. A lot of people guessed and we finally got all the correct names. They are (front row, l-r): Dorothy Oldham, Ramona Franklin, Katherine Cross. More...

Where some of your tax monies go

Georgia's 'tell-all' web site opens
by MC L staff writer

Did you ever wonder what some people were paid for what they do, or don't do? Miller County Board of Education members, although listed as substitute teachers, make all the same from the new state website. More...

News Around Us

Bainbridge -Tuesday morning at approximately 8:15, a woman walking on Johnny Skipper Road was viciously attacked by a pack of dogs. Neighbors say that 73-yearold Joanne Johns walks the road daily, but this morning the pack of dogs attacked her. More...

Mason Toole leads flag ceremony

It was a day to remember! Sunday, January 4, Mason Toole, along with three of his Cub Scout buddies, were honored to be invited to lead the flag ceremony at Phillips' Arena in Atlanta. More...

Texas bar sues church

submitted by Lindy

In a small Texas town, (Mt. Vernon) Drummond's Bar began construction on a new building to increase their business. The local Baptist Church started a campaign to block the bar from opening with petitions and prayers. More...

Chambliss Reiterates Strong Support for Israel

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., on the Senate floor, underscored his support of recent military actions taken by Israel in the Gaza strip. "Israel is an important foundation of stability and democracy in the Middle East. More...

Only moms know this

Submitted by: Lindy

One day my mother was out, and my dad was in charge of me. I was maybe 2 1/2 years old. Someone had given me a little "tea set" as a gift, and it was one of my favorite toys. More...

Photo of the Past

Do you remember this couple? They ran away at ages fifteen and eighteen to marry. They were married 60 years on December 27th. More...