Baker County News

Thirty-six--year-old Lonnie Spargo pleaded guilty to child molestation in Baker and Mitchell counties.

Baker County may know by the end of the week what will happen with the Sheriff's position following last week's Supreme Court decision.

Bold and vulgar, vandalism is what one south Georgia city woke up to on Sunday morning.

The OneGeorgia Authority has awarded Miller and Baker counties a $399,790 grant to extend E-911 service into Baker County.

As a scrawny 6-year-old city boy, nothing compared to shucking my shoes when we rolled up to her front gate.

A Colquitt County woman has been linked to the arrest of a Baker County deputy on a federal warrant.

A south Georgia deputy is on the wrong side of the jailhouse bars. Baker County Deputy Chad Smith is in the Dougherty County Jail charged with extortion.

Baker Co. deputy charges with extortion Baker County Deputy Chad Smith is charged with extorting money from a criminal suspect.

One South Georgia county celebrated its first graduating class in over a quarter of a century.

“The problem we've got is that there're so many power lines down, we can't get in”

Mother's Day storms marched across Middle Georgia before daybreak Sunday, knocking down dozens of trees and power lines, as well as billboards, and damaging homes. via The Macon Telegraph

“Love builds a strong and solid family. Without love you don't have a family”

Five generations gathered in a small Baker County church to give special honors to Alberta Kelly. via WALB-TV Albany

“I see girls that come in with no prenatal care. They are 21 years old on their fifth pregnancy.”

Being a mother is an awesome responsibility. In giving birth, a woman has a defenseless, totally dependent child to care for. via The Albany Herald

If there were an award for faith and perseverance, it would definitely go to the pastor and congregation of St. via The Albany Herald

“There's no doubt in my mind. Somebody knows something”

April 24, 2008 Calhoun County -- Five years ago, a man's body was found on a South Georgia plantation. via WALB-TV Albany

Lois Edwards of Baker County spent her life helping people. Now, almost three years after her death, she's still offering a helping hand. via The Albany Herald

“It is my belief that there is no professional obligation that can be placed upon somebody that would outweigh a right guaranteed to you by the Constitution of the United States of America”

Baker County Sheriff Isaac Anderson's constitutional right to remain silent during an investigation is worth fighting for - all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court - Anderson's attorney said Friday. via The Albany Herald

We've all seen the unspeakable destruction caused by twisters in our region. Nineteen lost their lives in the devastating February 14, 2000 outbreak in Southwest Georgia; four perished in Camilla in March 2003, ... via WCTV Tallahassee

“But then on that same note I'm saying as far as my faith is concerned I'm saying okay, I shouldn't let it shake my faith.”

A Baker County church is calling this morning's severe weather just bad luck. St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church was one week into framing it's new building when it was flattened by winds. via WALB-TV Albany

Residents are frustrated and disappointed after the new walls of St. Matthews Baptist Church were knocked down by high winds. via WALB-TV Albany

When the General Assembly opens Monday, it will be looking at some vital pieces of legislation that will have tremendous impact. via The Albany Herald