Blue's Box 05/25/06 FOUND: Female White German Shepherd. Had on collar. Found on Lexington Avenue. More...
The 82nd Airborne Division Association is looking for the "Lost Troopers." More...
Despite recent sporadic rainfall, Georgia's wildfire risk remains high as the July 4 holiday approaches. As a result, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is asking for the public's help in preventing wildfires caused by fireworks. More...
By BRAD HAIRE College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Georgia farmers mostly grow seedless watermelons now because folks don't like to spit seeds anymore. But this has allowed an old, deadly plant disease to make a comeback, says a University of Georgia specialist. More...
While sparklers and similar nonexplosive fireworks are now legal in Georgia, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine is urging citizens to use extreme caution to avoid injuries when using fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday. More...
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School Principal Wanda Jenkins (left) and Janet Pharr, eMath Coach, spoke to the Kiwanis Club at its regular meeting Tuesday, June 13, and told the members about progress made at the school during the 2005-2006 school yea More...
By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Huff of Athens visited Mr. and Mrs. James Sherrer Sunday afternoon. She is recovering from her recent accident. Her right arm was broken and cut. It is healing nicely. More...
By SHERRY W. NEWSOME Please call 706-678-2898
Members of the families of John Augustus Turpin and Huldah Kansas Burell Turpin held their annual reunion Sunday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. There was good attendance, good fellowship, and real good delicious food. More...
The National Black Arts Festival's (NBAF) 10-day summer festival will return to Atlanta July 14-23, 2006, and explores the dance, music, film, theater, visual arts, and literary arts of the African diaspora. More...
