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Spooners meet and old friend in Colquittt

by Terry Toole
You never know who you will run into when you go to Emerald Lake RV Resort just out of Colquitt. Friday afternoon, July 23, it looked like Hollywood had come to town. More...

MayHaw - Don’t miss it!

Terry Toole

The now famous show, MayHaw, opened last weekend and has had its usual outstanding reviews by those who have seen the production. More...

Community

Checking out some roots

The Glenn Grow family from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, visited Colquitt recently. Glenn’s father, David Grow, grew up on South Cuthbert Street, and his grandfather, Bill Grow, owned the Jitney Jungle grocery store on the square. More...

Nursing Home News

by Suzanne Griffin

Just a little update on what is going on around Miller Nursing Home. We have been trying to keep cool from the heat and stay busy with activities. Over the past few weeks we have been very active. More...

LIBRARY NEWS

by Catherine Vanstone

Turn Those Reading Logs In! More...

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Public Safety

POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS

DAILY ACTIVITY REPORTS July 17 800D Arrest 3x •Citation 3x •Traffic Stop 2x •Security Check •Clear Parking Lot •Disturbance •Fight July 18 800D Traffic Stop 2x •Citation 3x •Arrest •Security Che More...

SHERIFF DEpARTMENT REpORTS

DAILY ACTIVITY REPORTS July 19 799G Served Subpoenas 3x •Pickup Papers, Courthouse More...

Chiggers, Sand Fleas and Scorpions!

submitted by Lindy

From a Recon Marine in Afghanistan. From the Sand Pit, it's freezing here. More...

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Living & Style

Ellie celebrates first birthday!

Ellie Williams celebrated her first birthday recently. She is the daughter of Jeff and Beth Williams. Her grandparents are Danny and Ginny Mullis, Tim Williams, and Mitch and Donna Brock. More...

'Who's your daddy, boy?'

submitted by Alma Pirnie

A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, TN. One morning, they were eating breakfast at a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet family meal. More...

That's only 55 years ago!

submitted by Gail Pierce

Comments made in 1955! •”I'll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are, it's going to be impossible to buy a week's groceries for $10.00.” •”Have you seen the new cars coming out next year? More...

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Opinion

Up The Creek Without A Paddle

"The Cecil Shuffle"
by Terry Toole

Last week we lost one of our most faithful readers of the Miller County Liberal. More...

Cartoon

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A rare breed

by Alex McRae

On my first trip to Wisconsin, I was so impressed by the dairy farms I saw from the car, I was determined to see one up close. That dream just came true. More...

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Motorcycle accident victim succumbs to injuries

by MCL staff writer

Stanley Joe Wade, age 55, of Colquitt died early Monday, morning, July 26, after he had been transferred from Tallahassee Memorial to Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, FL. More...

Chloe’s story...one of faith and hope

Chloe Reese Shiver, the seven-year-old daughter of Kevin Shiver and Amy Shiver of Columbus continues to fight neuroblastoma. Chloe was diagnosed with neuroblastoma when she was only three years old. More...

Run-off primary August 10

by Terry Toole

Two general primaries were held here Tuesday, July 20. Voters chose if they would vote in the Democratic Primary election or Republican Primary election. More...

Religion

‘Don’t Get Chewed Up!’

Inspiration

I have enjoyed gardening for many years; even as a small child, I had a little garden. More...

Fifteen minutes

by Joseph J. Mazzella from God's Works

A friend wrote me the other day and told me that I sure do seem to have a lot of good days in my life. This friend wanted to know what is the difference between having a good day and having a bad day. More...

Church ladies are back-

submitted by Jack Warner

-Love those Church Ladies.. They're Back! Those wonderful church bulletins! Thank God for church ladies with computers. More...

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School & Sports

Locals attend Beef Futurity Show

On July 15-17, the GA Jr. Beef Futurity was held at the GA National Agricenter in Perry. There were over 400 beef cattle entries in the Jr. event, and among those entered were Will Henry and Sydney Thomas of Colquitt. More...

BACKROADS AND BObTAILS

SPRINGING A LEAK
by Bob Kornegay

I am a big fan of the old “Andy Griffith Show.” The other day, while watching some recorded episodes for the umpteenth time, I saw a couple that got me thinking and remembering. Both had to do with a leaky boat. More...

Proofreading helps!

submitted by Lindy

Proofreading is a dying art, would you say? These headlines were taken from daily newspapers - •Man Kills Self Before Shooting His Wife and Daughter More...

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Obituaries

CECIL DAVIS

Mr. Cecil Davis, 84, of Colquitt died Friday, July 23, 2010, at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services were Sunday, July 25, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating. More...

STANLEY JOE WADE

Mr. Stanely Joe Wade, age 55, of Colquitt died Monday, July 26, 2010, at Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, FL. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 28, at 2:00 p.m. at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Max Parris and Joseph J. More...

BRONDELL CAPPS HILL

Mrs. Brondell Capps Hill, age 86, of Donalsonville died Thursday, July 15, 2010, at her home. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 17, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Evans- Skipper Funeral Home with Rev. Andy Merritt and Rev. More...

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