Perimeter road project basically compl…
May 20, 2019 by Submitted
After three years, the Perimeter Road widening project, which includes a new overpass on the east railroad crossing, is all but over. All lanes are expected to open Tuesday, May 21, according to a press release from the Georgia Department of Transportation. The $32.9 million project to widen and reconstruct SR...
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McIver enters late, District 5 qualify…
May 17, 2019 by Robert Preston
Qualifying for the District 5 county commission race closed at noon Friday with four candidates entering the race: Ted O’Steen, Howard Holt, Hal McCallum, and Jenny McIver. Three of the candidates – O’Steen, Holt, and McCallum – all made announcements on either their personal Facebook pages or Facebook pages they set...
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McCallum enters District 5 county comm…
May 17, 2019 by Robert Preston
A third candidate has entered the District 5 county commission race. Hal McCallum has announced via his personal Facebook page his intention to seek the office. Ted O’Steen and Howard Holt have already announced their plans to run as well. Qualifying ends today at noon and at least two other...
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JoAnne Lewis receives first honorary d…
May 16, 2019 by Submitted
When JoAnne Lewis stepped to the podium at the South Georgia State College Douglas Campus commencement ceremony, she not only gazed upon smiling faces of students anxiously awaiting their diplomas, but she also saw a bright and promising future for the community and region she loves so much. These soon-to-be...
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Holt, O'Steen declare for District 5 s…
May 11, 2019 by Robert Preston
Two candidates have announced plans to seek the District 5 county commission seat following the recent death of Commissioner Charles “Scooter Bill” Deen: Howard Holt and Ted O’Steen. Both candidates have set up Facebook pages for their respective campaigns. Here is the statement made by Holt on his page: “Hi, my name...
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Escaped inmate has ties to Coffee Coun…
May 8, 2019 by Submitted
According to a press release issued by the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, an inmate who walked off a work detail in northwest Georgia earlier this week has ties to Coffee County and authorities believe he may be in the area. The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a $1,000 reward to anyone...
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