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updated: Wed Jul 02, 2008 06:08 pm

Baker County News

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Wednesday Jul 2 | WALB-TV Albany

Baker man pleads guilty to child molestation

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

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Related Topix: Mitchell County, GA

Wed Jun 25, 2008

WALB-TV Albany

Baker County Sheriff's status still up in the air

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.

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Wed Jun 18, 2008

WALB-TV Albany

Teens ransack Baker County School

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

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Related Topix: Newton, GA

Mon Jun 16, 2008

The Albany Herald

Two Southwest Georgia counties share a grant to join and improve their 911 services.

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

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Related Topix: Georgia, Georgia Government, Dooly County, GA

Sat Jun 14, 2008

Athens Banner-Herald

NeSmith: Thirst better than getting whipped

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

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Related Topix: Opinion

Sat Jun 07, 2008

The Observer

Colquitt Countian tied to Baker County deputy's arrest

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

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Related Topix: Colquitt, GA, Albany, GA

Thu Jun 05, 2008

WALB-TV Albany

Deputy Charged With Extortion

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.

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Related Topix: Dougherty County, GA

Tue Jun 03, 2008

WALB-TV Albany

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

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Related Topix: Albany Metro, Valdosta, GA, Albany, GA

Sun Jun 01, 2008

WALB-TV Albany

Baker county graduates first senior class in 26 years

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

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Wed May 14, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Storms down trees, knock out power across Middle Georgia

“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

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Related Topix: Georgia, Warner Robins, GA, Americus, GA, Weather

Mon May 12, 2008

WALB-TV Albany

A century of love celebrated on Mother's Day

“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

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Sat May 10, 2008

The Albany Herald

Child brings responsibility

“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

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Related Topix: Terrell County, GA, Seminole County, GA, Colquitt, GA, Georgia

Mon Apr 28, 2008

The Albany Herald

Thumbs Up

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

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Related Topix: Colquitt, GA, Pelham, GA

Thu Apr 24, 2008

WALB-TV Albany

GBI re-opens Calhoun County cold case

“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

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Related Topix: Calhoun County, GA, Newton, GA

Sun Apr 06, 2008

The Albany Herald

Baker teacher provides gifts

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

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Related Topix: Albany, GA, Mitchell County, GA, Camilla, GA

Sat Mar 15, 2008

The Albany Herald

Sheriff plans appeal

“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

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Related Topix: US News, US Supreme Court

Wed Feb 06, 2008

WCTV Tallahassee

Hazardous Weather Focus: Tornadoes

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

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Related Topix: Weather

Tue Jan 15, 2008

WALB-TV Albany

Baker Co. storm bring back bad memories

“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

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Related Topix: Weather, Newton, GA

Sun Jan 13, 2008

WALB-TV Albany

Baker County rocked by high winds

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

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Related Topix: Weather

Fri Jan 11, 2008

The Albany Herald

Water plan may be leaky

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

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Related Topix: Dougherty County, GA, Atlanta, GA, Georgia, Georgia Government

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