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My mother, Belle Williams, is about to be 90 years old. She's spent at least 65 of those years loving Effingham County.
Police chase lands two women in jail
Police captured two women during a pursuit Monday who are suspects in burglary and check forgery incidents.
Bill Evans knew progress was headed his way - he had a clue about it in 1956. That was when he first saw state plans that showed a wider Winder Highway.
'Loop the Lake' 5K run to benefit women's programs
The 2008 Lake Blackshear "Loop the Lake" 5K run and one-mile walk benefiting Ruth's Cottage and GraceWay Recovery Residence will be held on Saturday, July 19 at Georgia Veterans State Park.
Follow Jay Polk as he traverses South Georgia, on some exciting trips that just take ONE TANK! This is a showcase of all the destinations, attractions, and family fun opportunities that you can reach, on less ...
First Century Bank announces 6 new board members
First Century Bank has announced the addition of six new members to its Board of Directors: J. Allen Nivens, R.K. Whitehead, William Bagwell, Chris England, Mike Harris and Kurt Hansen.
Keeping tabs on the Flint river
Most of Georgia's major river basins have organizations dedicated to protecting them.
Familiar faces running for Twiggs school board posts
Twiggs County school board, District 2 Name: Johnnie Moore Age: 87 Political party: Democrat Political experience: Served on board since 1984 Occupation: Retired RAFB worker Name: Teresa Dupree Blackshear Age: ...
Georgia man dies in Nassau County fatal
A Blackshear, Ga., man died Sunday night when his car went out of control and crashed on a Nassau County road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Gaines appointed to state Board of Cosmetology
Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has appointed James S. "Slatz" Gaines, 74, of Flowery Branch to the state Board of Cosmetology.
Ingles grocery sprouts in South Hall
CEO touts variety, doesn't worry about competition in area The expansion of new retail shopping in South Hall County gains another player on Saturday as Ingles, the North Carolina-based supermarket chain, opens ...
Waycross police release man in shooting after victim wakes from coma and names another suspect
By TERESA STEPZINSKI The Times-Union A Waycross man has been freed after a shooting victim awoke from a coma to tell police that another man had attacked her.
News in Brief: Atlanta: Resident, councilwoman get on case
A Grant Park resident acted quickly after spotting a city worker pouring cement from a city truck into a storm drain last week at the corner of Atlanta Avenue and Marion Street, Atlanta officials said.
Showers have begun near Waycross and Blackshear in Georgia. This is just ahead of a front stretching from Charleston to Macon to central Mississippi This front will stall over south Georgia Today.
ATV accident claims life of Adel man
The life of an Adel man was claimed following a fatal four-wheeler accident Sunday on Overstreet Road at approximately 11 p.m. Georgia State Patrol Troopers responded to the scene where Austin Moody, 30, and ...
Spout Springs library branch has grand opening
Hall County's newest and biggest library is now officially open on Spout Springs Road in Flowery Branch.
Adoption Agency Under Investigation Again
They sold everything to have a family of their own. They got rid of their motorcycle and even their BMW to adopt a child.
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Commemorative Bricks: For a donation, you can get your own piece of history. Imprinted and engraved bricks from Sumter Regional Hospital that was hit by the March 1, 2007, tornado are to the general public. via Americus Times-Recorder, Americus, Ge...
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Local Happenings: April 24, 2008
Art Show: Magnolia Manor Retirement Center hosts a Spring Art Show today when Magnolia Manor residents display arts and crafts painted and created through the Renaissance Living Initiative, a program that ... via Americus Times-Recorder, Americus, Ge...