48-year-old David Allen Woody of Albany was arrested after information was obtained by the Mid-South Narcotics Task Force that Wooden was traveling to Tift County in order to distribute Oxycodone and U.S. counterfeit currency. Agents with the Task Force, the United State Secret Service and Tift County deputies were able to set up surveillance on…
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Few times of the year are as welcomed from Worth County citizens as Georgia Peanut Festival time. This year is no exception. It’s especially anticipated since it is the 50th Anniversary of the Georgia Peanut Festival. As events leading up to the festival begin, one of the most treasured traditions is the Annual Miss Georgia…
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Sylvester Native, and current Baltimore Raven linebacker Meshak Williams has graciously agreed to take time from his busy week to share with Worth County how training camp is going. Speaking to Meshak by phone, he shared that being in training camp with the defending Superbowl champs has been an eye opener. He appreciates the fact…
For those saltwater anglers that enjoy the thrill of going after those challenging red snapper, here’s some interesting and exciting info. Anglers will be able to fish the Federal Waters of the south Atlantic from midnight August 23 until midnight August 25. Fisherman can harvest one snapper per day regardless of size. The reason for…
With an eye for the future, Mrs. Karen Rackley, Executive Director of the Worth County Economic Development Authority, is pleased to announce the Worth Industrial Complex is now GRAD ready. The complex, which consists of 204 acres, is located on the corner of Hwy 82 and Seabrook Drive. It has recently been named Georgia Ready…
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The Sylvester – Worth County Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for the 2014 Leadership Worth Class. The program intends to enhance the leadership qualities of those interested in progressing community development. Twenty-five applicants will be accepted into the one year program starting Jan. 14. Classes will take place once a month for the…
March 23, 1938 – July 23, 2013 Richard Taylor “Dick” Carter, 75, of Brookings, OR passed away at Good Samaritan Curry Village on Tuesday morning, July 23, 2013. He was born in Los Angeles County, California on March 23, 1938 to the late Carl Alfonso and Marguerite Clark Carter. He is survived by his beloved…
Mr. John Thomas Dailey, Jr., 49, of Sylvester died Monday August 12, 2013 at Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn, NC. Funeral service were held at 2 p.m. on Friday August 16, 2013 at Banks Funeral Home Chapel with interment following in the Hillcrest Cemetery with the Rev Matt Greene officiating. Pallbearers were: Clay Robison, Dean…
Mr. Robert F. “Buddy” Delk, Jr., 83, of Doerun died Wednesday August 14, 2013 at his residence. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday August 16, 2013 at Kimball United Methodist Church with interment following in Kimball Cemetery with Rev. Jack Collins and Rev. R. T. Beverly officiating. Pallbearers were Boyd Delk,…