May 12, 2010 RSS feed / Community

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Miller County Coalition continues fight for tobacco-free community

by Mandy Flynn
Colquitt– The fight against tobacco use in Miller County is gaining strength as members of the business community and other concerned citizens continue their focus on cessation and youth prevention programs, including smoking policy changes an More...

Porter brings campaign to Colquitt

House Minority Leader DuBose Porter of Dublin made a seven-county swing through southwest Georgia last Tuesday, including a stop in Colquitt. Porter is hoping to break out of a crowded field of candidates to become Georgia’s next governor. More...

Bank account of memories

submitted by Bill & Lola

A 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud man, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o'clock, with his hair fashionably combed and shaved perfectly, even though he is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today. More...

Bandits Run to Tifton

TIFTON – The fourth annual Bandit Run, a traveling car show that pays homage to “Smokey and the Bandit,” will roll into Tifton on Sunday, May 16. More...

Word of the Day: Dhimmitude

submitted by Roger Cook

Had never heard the word until now---Google it and start reading…. Pretty interesting. Note that Muslims and certain other religions are exempt from the Obamacare penalties, and it is supported by law. We are surrendering from within! More...

2010 Administrative Professional of the Year

During the 10th annual Administrative Professional Luncheon, held Wednesday, April 21, the Donalsonville Chamber of Commerce presented the 2010 Administrative Professional of the Year Award to Lil Voyles of Wiregrass Hospice in Bainbridge. Mrs. More...

Tabb recognized for academic achievement and leadership

The United States Coast Guard Academy announced that John Philip Tabb from Buffalo, Wyoming, has been recognized for superior academic achievement and leadership potential. More...

William T. Clearman Space Camp Scholarship Winners for 2010

A special program honoring William T. Clearman was held at Miller County Middle School on Friday, April 30. This was an exciting time for teachers, seventh and eighth grade students, school administrators, and parents. More...

Great role models

by Shanda Ashley

Saturday, May 1, was a day filled with May Day festivities and ball games in Calhoun County, but what I witnessed was very touching. More...

News Around Us

Bainbridge - A BPS road check on Wednesday night yielded several arrests for no driver’s license and a stolen car tag. More...

PTK Honor Society at Bainbridge College Installs Miller Area Residents as Members

ABAC Dean of Liberal Arts Inspires Scholars

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Tri County Travel Team 10 and under wins tournament

On May 1, 2010, the Tri County Travel Team entered a tournament for 10 and under baseball players in Edison, along with four other teams from around the area. More...

LIBRARY NEWS

by Catherine Vanstone

Make a Splash at your Library this Summer! More...

Flying without an engine is fun and challenging

by Lane Bush

FOOD Bainbri dge- A fter nearly 30 years of flying airplanes, I have found a new twist on an old love. More...