February 22, 2012 RSS feed / Community

A, B, C, D, E-

After being married for 30 years, a wife asked her husband to describe her. More...

Brain surgery, the only chance

In the hospital the relatives gathered in the waiting room, where a family member lay gravely ill. Finally, the doctor came in looking tired and somber. More...

'The Porches at Spring Creek,' project is coming

On Friday, February 3, a large group of Colquitt/ Miller County Chamber of Commerce members attended the monthly First Friday Breakfast at Moby Dick Restaurant. COC Chairman Tracy Pickle welcomed the crowd and requested reports from the community. More...

Academy members learn about identity theft

As one of the fastest growing crimes and one of the hardest to undo the damage once you’ve fallen victim to it, identify theft can be prevented by taking simple steps to protect yourself, Decatur County Sheriff’s Office Captain Liz Croley More...

Male sensitivity

The room was full of pregnant women with their husbands. The instructor said, "Ladies, remember that exercise is good for you. Walking is especially beneficial. It strengthens the pelvic muscles and will make delivery that much easier. More...

Hot air balloon lost

A woman in a hot air balloon realized she was lost. She lowered her altitude and spotted a man in a boat below. She shouted to him, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don't know where I am." More...

Lemon picker

The woman applying for a job in a Florida lemon grove seemed to be far too qualified for the job. She had a liberal arts degree from the University of Michigan and had worked as a social worker and school teacher. More...

Valentine Queen and Kings crowned

Balloons, balloons, balloons, were all you could see Tuesday morning. The staff started early Tuesday blowing up balloons for the residents and staff. This year we combined Valentine’s and a fundraiser together. More...

Semi hits ditch instead of vehicle

Leroy Johnson, 44, of Dawson, was driving a 2006 semi-tractor trailer, traveling north on GA 91 just outside of Colquitt. The semi-tractor trailer was following Lawrence Hill Moore, of Colquitt, driving a 1992 Ford Pickup truck. More...

News Around Us

Bainbridge - Public safety officers have arrested three people in conjunction with a string of burglaries reported at a vacant house in eastern Bainbridge. More...

You'll never hear this from a Southern boy

31. When I retire, I'm movin' North. 30. Oh, I just couldn't. She's only 16. 29. I'll take Shakespeare for $1000, Alex. 28. Duct tape won't fix that. 27. Come to think of it, I'll have a Heineken. 26. We don't keep firearms in this house. 25. More...

Chief Worsley attends 2012 Training Conference

As part of his continuing education and training in the administration of law enforcement, Chief Scott Worsley, of the Colquitt Police Department, recently attended the 2012 Annual Winter Training Conference sponsored by the Georgia Association of Ch More...

Nursing Home News

It has been a very exciting week this past week at Miller Nursing Home. Monday afternoon the residents had a good time decorating cookies to give away for Valentine’s Day. More...

Driving in the rain safety tips

How to achieve good vision while driving during a heavy downpour. We are not sure why it is so effective; just try this method when it rains heavily. This method was told by a police friend who had experienced and confirmed it. It is useful... More...

Miller County Retired Educators Association meets

The Miller County Retired Educators Association met on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 11:30 A. M. at Helen’s Pirate’s Cove Restaurant. After the invocation by Mrs. More...

Blonde/ woman joke

A young ventriloquist was touring the clubs, and, one night, he's doing a show at the Byron Bay Golf Club. With his dummy on his knee, he starts going through his usual dumb blonde jokes. More...

MC Hospital among 17 certified EHR

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2011)—Healthcare Management Systems Inc.® (HMS) announced that 17 more hospitals have met Stage 1 meaningful use criteria using the certified electronic health record (EHR) from HMS. More...

Former Colquitt resident murdered near Douglas

According to several recent news reports, two young women were found floating in a small pond in Coffee County, near Douglas, Saturday, February 11. More...

Drano bombs

Kids are putting Drano, tin foil, and a little water in soda bottles and capping it up - leaving it on lawns. More...