January 13, 2010 RSS feed / Community

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Ms. Louise celebrates 83 years

On December 13, 2009, family members gathered to celebrate Ms. Louise West Hodges’ 83rd birthday. Ms. Louise and the late Mr. Early West lived and raised their family in Colquitt. Currently, Ms. Louise resides in Brinson. More...

Fewer drugs saving lives.....found in Norway

by Blake Proctor

This is long, but the read could save the life of a loved one or even yourself. More...

Georgia farmers did well

by Brad Haire, UGA

Georgia row-crop farmers worked hard on their fields this growing season, and Mother Nature gave them some favorable “calls.” They could break records. More...

The economy is so bad...

submitted by Keith Williamson

The economy is so bad that... I got a pre-declined credit card in the mail. I ordered a burger at McDonald's, and the kid behind the counter asked, "Can you afford fries with that?" CEO's are now playing miniature golf. More...

The $1.99 Special

submitted by Lindy

We went to breakfast at a restaurant where the “Seniors' Special” was two eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast for $1.99. “Sounds good,” my wife said. More...

News Around Us

Bainbridge -A typically uneventful arrest warrant turned into the discovery of a meth lab, an arrest, and the Hazmat Team working late into the night to clean it up. Sheriff ’s Sgt. Steve Singleton, Cpl. More...

Upward Sports Ministry

Over 100 young people participate in new ministry
by Stephanie Odom

Colquitt First Baptist Church is proud to sponsor the Upward Sports Ministry for the first time in Colquitt. What is the Upward experience? It is a chance to introduce children to Jesus Christ by creating opportunities to serve through sports. More...

New Roth retirement account options in 2010

by Jason Alerman

When deciding whether to save for retirement using a traditional or Roth IRA, many people wrestle with the question, “When I retire, will my tax rate be higher or lower than it is today?” More...

Amendment 28

submitted by Lindy Linderman

Amendment 28- Congress shall make no law that applies to the citizens of the United States that does not apply equally to the Senators and/ or Representatives, and Congress shall make no law that applies to the Senators and/or Representatives that d More...

Kids are quick

submitted by Tracy

TEACHER: Maria, go to the map and find North America . MARIA: Here it is. TEACHER: Correct. Now class, who discovered America ? CLASS: Maria. *** TEACHER: John, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor? More...

Second Friday Breakfast held

Rep. Greene and Sen. Bulloch speak

The second Friday Breakfast for January was held January 8 at Tarrer Inn. Veryl Garland Cockey began the meeting by thanking Ken Roberts and the Miller County Gin for sponsoring the breakfast. After a prayer by Rev. More...