April 28, 2010 RSS feed / Community

Southwest Georgia unemployment rate drops to 10.9

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) has reported that the preliminary unadjusted unemployment rate in the Southwest Georgia area declined to 10.9 percent in March, down three-tenths of a percentage point from a revised 11.2 percen More...

Class of 1953 holds 57th class reunion

The Miller County High School Class of 1953 met Friday, April 16, 2010, for lunch at the Moby Dick Restaurant. Walter Daniels gave the opening prayer and blessing, remembering those with special needs. More...

News Around Us

Bainbridge -Most of the time you would not be pleased to only have $90 in your checking account, but one local resident was pleased that was all she had that particular day. More...

Things at Cotton Hall Just Peachy

“Auditions are over, and as usual, it is a huge relief. Casting is probably one of the hardest parts for me. You are always worried that the parents won’t be happy— or worse—the kids won’t be happy. More...

Unintentional poisoning from prescription drugs a serious, often unrecognized problem

Each year, inadvertent poisoning results in more than 700,000 emergency room visits, 120,000 hospitalizations and a growing number of fatalities, says Southwest Health District Health Director Dr. Jacqueline Grant. More...

Clothing Donation Scam

Beware of clothing donation scam. I just received a call from a charity asking me to donate some of my clothes to the starving people throughout the world. I told them to buzz off! Anybody who fits in my clothes isn't starving! More...

MCHS Class of 1952 holds reunion

Miller County Class of 1952 held its yearly reunion on April 16 and 17. There were 34 classmates and 25 spouses and guests attending. On April 16, the class met at Moby Dick. More...

Oklahoma leads the way

An update from Oklahoma: Oklahoma law passed, 37 to 9, had a few liberals in the mix, an amendment to place the Ten Commandments on the front entrance to the state capitol. The feds in D.C., along with the ACLU, said it would be a mistake. More...

Miss Wilma celebrates 95th birthday

Mrs. Wilma Thomas celebrated her 95th birthday on Saturday, April 3, 2010. A host of family and friends gathered at the home of Ricky Bracewell. A delicious fish fry with all the trimmings was enjoyed by everyone. Mrs. More...

LIBRARY NEWS

Financial Literacy Month More...

Deal for governor

Campaigning for her husband, Nathan Deal, Sandra Deal and her campaign partner, Lauren Armour, made a stop in Colquitt Thursday, April 15, to speak on her husband’s behalf as he seeks the office of governor for the State of Georgia. More...

ANYWAY

People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway. More...

PSC Approves Revision of Mandatory Distribution of Telephone Directory Rule

Atlanta, April 20, 2010 – The Georgia Public Service Commission by a 4-1 vote has adopted changes to Commission rules in response to a request from AT&T Georgia that will eliminate mandatory distribution of printed directories to 18 Georgia co More...

My dogs

This morning I went to sign my dogs up for welfare. At first the lady said, "Dogs are not eligible to draw welfare". More...