Quitman News

Brooks County residents can expect higher property taxes if the recent proposals from the Brooks County Board of Commissioners, Brooks County Board of Education, City of Quitman and City of Morven are approved ...

Brooks County residents can expect higher property taxes if the recent proposals from the Brooks County Board of Commissioners, Brooks County Board of Education, City of Quitman and City of Morven are approved ...

More News Headlines Getting to work economically $ave money staying in town The South is known for fried food and sweet tea, and it's starting to show.

By Chauncy Glover GEORGETOWN, GA - - Longtime Sheriff Lon Ming was defeated Tuesday night, and his supporters say family members of his opponent helped count the ballots and even left the courthouse with them.

Americus Youth Rally: Visions for Sumter hosts the 3rd Annual Region 8 Youth Rally Saturday at South Georgia Technical College, featuring dynamic presenters and door prizes.

Eat a cookie, save a life. That's the case in Quitman. A bake sale this Saturday will benefit Lynn Edmondson, who is in desperate need of a lung transplant.

Drought spreads to S. Ga., conditions may worsen After some improvements, hot, dry weather will cause water levels to dip.

“I've been playing two years. I just got bored one day, honestly, and taught myself how to play. I thought it was fun. I hope they let me play again next time”

Morven continued a tradition on Saturday that has been bringing people from afar for 21 years: the annual Peach Festival. via Valdosta Daily Times

“He was generally concerned with young people. He was a shaker and a mover in recreation”

Many Milledgeville residents have met current mayor Richard Bentley, and many of them have even had lunch with or shook the hand of former Milledgeville Mayor Floyd Griffin, Jr. via Union-Recorder

Oconee County commissioners this week cleared the way for a large new retirement community aimed at serving all of Northeast Georgia. via Athens Banner-Herald

“It is an honor for us to accept this award on behalf of the citizens”

Colquitt County's association with the Archway Project has brought it more acclaim. via Moultrie Observer

“I started the first interdiction team with the state of Georgia on I-95 and I plan to continue that when elected to Sheriff”

One of the top local law enforcement leaders in our area, Lowndes County Sheriff Ashley Paulk, says he intends not to run for reelection after 16 years of service. via WCTV Tallahassee

Each guest receives two full minutes of airtime to promote their products, event or services. via WALB-TV Albany

“We wanted to send a clear message that making a destructive decision leads to destructive consequences”

While prom night can be the most magical night of one's life, it can also be the most tragic if drunk driving is involved; which is why Brooks County High School and Lanier County High School held special ... via Valdosta Daily Times

“I would have been OK if I hadn't had the Lemon Lush for dessert”

My friend Phyllis and I were doing a shopping tour of the small town of Quitman, Ga., Walt's hometown. via Asheville Citizen-Times

“I am a negotiator, mediator, and a facilitator, but most of all I am an initiator. I believe in closing gaps and filling voids when and where they exist and finding common ground.”

Former chairman and commissioner, G. Norman Bennett, has announced his candidacy as a Republican Candidate for Chairman of the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners. via Valdosta Daily Times

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Sachau are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Lynn Sachau of Hinesville, to Devin Lynn Story of Quitman, son of Terry and Sonya Story of Tifton and Mike and Tammy ... via The Coastal Courier

“B.C.T. will always have room to improve and to grow”

The Board of Directors at B.C.T. Gin Company, Inc. approved a rebate of $1,576,260.64 for the 2007 season, to its cotton and peanut growers. via The Observer

“We're lucky. We've never been blocked completely out but we've come close”

It's been a week since the Withlacoochee River flooded homes in Brooks County, but not much has changed. via WALB-TV Albany

“The water had gotten up to high, they couldn't get out to their vehicles and were basically stranded and worried about how they were going to get out”

The Withlacoochee River is just feet from flooding Highway 84 near Quitman, a reminder of the heavy rains that fell on South Georgia. via WALB-TV Albany