Irwin County News

Four south Georgia men embarked on a whirlwind 3-week campaign Wednesday at the start of a special qualifying period for the District 13 Georgia Senate seat.

Proving every vote does count, Irwin County Sheriff Donnie Youghn was victorious by 10 votes - 965-955 - over rival Lanny Dean in Tuesday's Democratic Party primary.

The race to replace State Senator Joseph Carter is wide open, with five men having declared their intentions to run for the 13th District senate seat.

The November election will give the Forsyth County Commission another chance to ask local voters to support a tax increase.

Convicted economist Al Parish is currently being housed in a county detention center in south-central Georgia.

Easter Seals Georgia Coalition, an organization designed to help children, adults, and families with disabilities or special needs through a variety of programs and services, was recently awarded a $4.87 ...

New information regarding the mysterious disappearance of a Hawkinsville native is supposed to be featured on "48 Hours" on CBS tonight.

Georgia State troopers now know the identity of a woman who burned to death in a car crash in Irwin County. via WALB-TV Albany

Action: Allowed Prospect Park to increase its density from 840,000 square feet of retail to about 881,000 square feet; from 1.14 million square feet of office space to 1.3 million square feet. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“I look forward to the opportunity to lead the task force into the future”

Rex Johnson was appointed unanimously to serve as the Commander of the South Central Drug Task Force following this month's resignation of former Commander Dan Wilcox. via Tifton Gazette

“We need the best facility possible on a budget we can afford”

By Jana Cone/reporter TIFTON - At-risk families living at Ruth's Cottage are in desperate need for more space and an indoor play area for the children. via Tifton Gazette

“All we're trying to do is reduce the outside medical costs for inmates and provide an insurance policy, so the municipality's budget isn't busted”

Like anyone else, people who are temporarily confined in city and county jails can have health problems, such as cancer, diabetes or kidney disease. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Robins Federal Credit Union has elected its 2008 board of directors. They include: Edward C. Hilliard, chairman; James A. Kidd, vice chairman; Donald R. Hanson, treasurer; and Dr. via The Macon Telegraph

Authorities say drunk driving caused the death of man in Irwin County early Saturday morning. via WALB-TV Albany

“As far as we can tell, they derived no benefit”

Even though the serial arson investigation that led to the arrests of seven young members of the Irwinville Volunteer Fire Department and its chief began with the Irwin County Sheriff's Office, the sheriff and ... via FireHouse.com

“It's in a way shocking, a but in a way it's not”

Irwinville- Six South Georgia firefighters are charged with arson for setting several fires. via WALB-TV Albany

Last Update: 3/3/2008 10:49:24 PM Author: Frank Malloy Web Editor: Kate Harrison Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John Oxendine says four Irwinville volunteer firefighters, including the fire chief, were ... via 13WMAZ-TV

The storms knocked down trees and power lines in several South Georgia Counties. via WALB-TV Albany

“They no longer have that power and influence and they want it back.”

Former Georgia Attorney General Michael J. Bowers has requested an investigation into Lanier County Sheriff Nick Norton's residency, a move which Norton calls a political ploy in this election year. via Valdosta Daily Times

MEMBER SERVICES Coverdell Legislative Office Bldg. Suite 609 Phone: 656-0305 TOMORROW'S FORECAST The House will reconvene for its 17th Legislative Day on Wednesday, February 13, at 10:00 AM. via The Weekly