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14 hrs ago | Valdosta Daily Times

Brooks taxes may rise

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 ...

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Related Topix: Morven, GA, Brooks County, GA

Wed Jul 23, 2008

Valdosta Daily Times

Brooks taxes may rise

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 ...

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Related Topix: Morven, GA, Brooks County, GA

Mon Jul 21, 2008

WALB-TV Albany

Dewey ready to take office

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.

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Related Topix: Brooks County, GA

Sat Jul 19, 2008

WALB-TV Albany

Quitman Co. election called into question

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.

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Related Topix: Georgetown, GA

Fri Jul 18, 2008

Americus Times-Recorder, Americus, Ge...

Local Happenings: July 18, 2008

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.

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Related Topix: University of South Carolina System, Sumter (University of South Carolina System), Americus, GA, Marion (Ohio State University System)

Thu Jul 03, 2008

WALB-TV Albany

Fundraiser to benefit Quitman woman in need of a transplant

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.

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Thu Jun 05, 2008

Georgia Faces

Getting dry

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

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Related Topix: Athens, GA, Milledgeville, GA, Oakfield, GA, Newton, GA, Franklin, GA

Sun May 18, 2008

Valdosta Daily Times

Peach Festival

“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

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Related Topix: Morven, GA, Life, Food, Food Festival, Brooks County, GA, Valdosta, GA

Sun May 11, 2008

Union-Recorder

Former mayor left legacy in Milledgeville, Baldwin

“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

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Related Topix: Oconee, GA, Baldwin County, GA, Milledgeville, GA

Fri May 09, 2008

Athens Banner-Herald

Retirement village rezoning approved

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

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Related Topix: Watkinsville, GA, Oconee County, GA, Brooks County, GA, Austell, GA

Wed May 07, 2008

Moultrie Observer

Georgia Trend lauds Archway Project in Colquitt County

“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

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Related Topix: Lumpkin, GA, Colquitt County, GA, Georgia, Atlanta, GA, Moultrie, GA

Fri May 02, 2008

WCTV Tallahassee

Local Sheriff's Race Heats Up

“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

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Mon Apr 21, 2008

WALB-TV Albany

Business Spotlight Directory

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

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Related Topix: Atlanta, GA, Albany Metro, Albany, GA

Fri Apr 11, 2008

Valdosta Daily Times

Fighting drunk driving

“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

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Related Topix: Brooks County, GA

Sun Mar 30, 2008

Georgia cookbook offers ingredients for lively tales of small town

“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

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Recipes, Dining

Fri Mar 28, 2008

Valdosta Daily Times

Bennett announces candidacy for Board of Commissioners

“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

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Related Topix: Lowndes County, GA, Adel, GA, Valdosta, GA

Tue Mar 25, 2008

The Coastal Courier

Sachau, Story to wed

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

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Related Topix: Hinesville, GA, Wedding, Hartsfield, GA

Sat Mar 08, 2008

The Observer

B.C.T. Gin approves rebate to growers

“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

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Related Topix: Berlin, GA, Pavo, GA, Cook County, GA, Adel, GA, Moultrie, GA

Mon Mar 03, 2008

WALB-TV Albany

Waters still up in Brooks County

“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

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Related Topix: Brooks County, GA

Tue Feb 26, 2008

WALB-TV Albany

Six rescued from flood in Brooks County

“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

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Related Topix: Brooks County, GA, Morris, GA

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