February 17, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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Snow in Colquitt

by Terry Toole
Colquitt is known for a lot of things, but to have the ground covered in snow with enough to make snowballs and a snowman is not one of them. More...

‘Gospel of the Rock’ dedication

by Pat Bush

The dedication of the mural “Gospel of the Rock,” was held on Friday afternoon February 5, as part of the Creative Communities Conference. More...

Community

Gene Ragan, Chapter II

In Chapter I, we gave sort of an outline as to how we got started and reached graduation at the University of Georgia College of Agriculture. Now, let’s go back, include a few details and take it a bit further. More...

LIBRARY NEWS

by Catherine Vanstone

Don’t forget the Prom! More...

A letter home

submitted by Lindy Linderman

Dear Ma and Pa, I am well. Hope you are. Tell Brother Walt and Brother Elmer the Army beats working for old man Minch by a mile. Tell them to join up quick before all of the places are filled. More...

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School & Sports

BC’s Byron Hamilton Saves Student’s Life

To save a life is a lifechanging event not just for the victim, but also for the hero as Bainbridge College student Byron Hamilton attests. After saving the life of a fellow student Monday (Feb. More...

BACKROADS AND BObTAILS

SOME ANSWERS COME MIGHTY EASY
by Bob Kornegay

Children, as they progress from indecipherable babble to the ability to comprehensibly vocalize, are a veritable treasure trove of questions. Their queries run the gamut from sublime to ridiculous, comical to poignant. More...

SCHOOL MENUs

All menus are subject to change!

FEBRUARY 17 - WEDNESDAY Breakfast - Waffles & Syrup, Sausage, Fruit Lunch - Shepherd’s Pie/ Roll, Peas & Carrots, Fresh Veggies/Dip; Hot Dog/Bun, Baked Potato Wedges, Fresh Veggies/Dip, Fruit More...

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Obituaries

Joseph Edward “Jo” Roland

Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Edward Roland, age 51, of Bainbridge were held Monday, February 15, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. at Cox-Ware Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Grubbs officiating. More...

LUCILLE O’NEAL

Mrs. Lucille O’Neal of Colquitt died Monday, February 8, 2010, at Miller Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 11, at 12:00 a.m. at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ed Sells officiating. More...

DORIS ELAINE GRANT

Mrs. Doris Elaine Grant of Colquitt died Monday, February 1, 2010, at Colquitt Alternative Care in Colquitt. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 4, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at Bellview Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Kimbrel, Rev. More...

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Health

Nursing Home News

by Suzanne Griffin

Hearts, candy, love, that is what has been going on around Miller Nursing Home. This past week we enjoyed having our Super Bowl Party on Sunday night, after having Mt. Olive with us for our afternoon service. More...

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First Miss Mural City queens chosen Saturday

The Colquitt-Miller Arts Council hosted the first annual Miss Mural City Pageant on Saturday, February 13, 2010, at Cotton Hall. Nineteen beautiful girls competed for the titles of Tiny, Little, Junior, Preteen, Teen and Miss. More...

Be there, February 22

Very important Special Called Meeting
by Terry Toole

The Miller County Commissioners of Roads and Revenue have called a Special Meeting for Monday, February 22, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. More...

Religion

‘Heavenly Excitement’

(Pastor James Scarborough, Donalsonville Assembly of God) More...

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Public Safety

POLICE DEpARTMENT REpORTS

DAILY ACTIVITY REPORTS February 8 800D Traffic Stop 2x •Escort •Stand-by for Opening •Disturbance, Dancer St. 800E Unlock Vehicle 2x •Escort •Suspicious Person/Vehicle More...

SHERIFF DEpARTMENT REpORTS

DAILY REPORTS February 8 799F More...

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Living & Style

McMickle, Cannon to exchange wedding vows

Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Mc- Mickle are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Beth Mc- Mickle, to Seth Cannon, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Cannon, all of Colquitt. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. More...

Bohannon, Enfinger to wed

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bohannon of Locust Grove announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie, to Brent Enfinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Enfinger of Colquitt. More...

A veteran

submitted by Charles Garrett

A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to “The United States of America” for an amount of “up to and including my life.” That is honor, and there are way too many people in this c More...

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Opinion

Up The Creek Without A Paddle

You do make a difference!
by Terry Toole

There is a lot going on in this City of Colquitt, County of Miller, State of Georgia and U.S.A. Most folks, including "ye scribe," say, "I'm just one person. More...

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Under the Gold Dome

by: State Representative, Gerald Greene

Whoever said you cannot get blood out of a turnip was not a voting member of the Georgia General Assembly taking up the Midyear Budget on Thursday. More...

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Agriculture

Miller County Cattlemen’s Association Jr. Heifer Show Saturday February 13, 2010

Class 1 (Jr. Heifer Calves) 1st Place - Tyner Cobb 2nd Place - Sydney Thomas Class II (Winter Heifer Calves) 1st Place - Garison Clenney 2nd Place - Preston Clenney Class III (Sr. More...

Miller County Junior Market Hog Show

Showmanship Winners Senior: (11th-12th)1st place, Jenna Phillips; 2nd place, Jennifer Rathel 3rd place, Ross Johnson Jr: (8th -10th) 1st place, Katie Cofty; 2nd place, Hillary Harrell; 3rd place, Colt Calhoun Jr: (5th-7th) 1st place, Taylor Widner; 2 More...

SCENES FROM LOCAL CATTLE AND MARKET HOG SHOW

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