Author: Sylvester Local
CooperCraft Announces Merger with Select-Tel
The success story of CooperCraft Communications continues to grow. The Tifton-based communications company recently merged Select-Tel Systems into the CooperCraft family, a network specialist company based in Albany. The merger brings CooperCraft Communications to a total of 45 employees, an impressive feat for the home-grown business that is just over a decade old and began…
Extreme Whippets are State Champs
The Extreme Whippets recently won the USFA Class B State Championship in Carrollton, Ga. They beat out 36 other teams in the three-day tournament. Pictured front row: Mikayla Eubanks, Macy Strength, Sydney McLain, Mary Grace Roberts, Addison Renfroe, and Brianna Duren Middle row: Caroline Newton, Taylor Layfield, Mackenzie Lacey, Amanda Kelly, Kierston Back, and Ally…
Cook Signs with Mercer
Candace Cook, a Sylvester native, recently signed a cheerleading scholarship with Mercer University. Born to Joey and Rewa Cook on October 16, 1994, Candace has been involved with the sport of cheerleading since the 6th grade. Competition cheerleading has taken Candace to Region and State competitions two years in a row during her high school…
Otis T. Eady
Mr. Otis T. Eady, 90, of Ty Ty died Wednesday June 5, 2013 at Tift Regional Medical Center. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday June 8, 2013 at Pine Hill Baptist Church with interment to follow in the Church Cemetery. The Rev. Donnie Wright and Mr. Scott Hullett will officiate….
Carolyn Whitacre Odom
Mrs. Carolyn Whitacre Odom, 61, of Arabi died Friday June 7, 2013 at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday June 10, 2013 at Zion Hope Cemetery in Crisp County. Mrs. Odom was born on February 25, 1952 to Howard Grant and Mary Joyce White Whitacre in Albany and lived…
Jerry Michael Slappy
Mr. Jerry Michael Slappy, 65, of Sylvester, GA was born on November 30, 1947, and he died June 4, 2013 in his apartment in Slidell, LA. He died peacefully in his chair with his late wife’s blanket pulled over him. Although he lived in Alabama with his family for many years during his construction career,…
Coastal Outdoor Adventure Offers SharkFest Camps on Jekyll Island
School is out, summer is here and it is time for adventure. This summer, Jekyll Island will be home to a series of two-day camps for kids, centered on eco-education and outdoor fun. Join Capt. Brooks Good and his crew from Coastal Outdoor Adventure for SharkFest Adventure Camps off the shores of Jekyll Island. During…
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Students Receive State Degrees At Georgia FFA Convention
Recipients of the State FFA Degree were recognized at the 85th State FFA Convention held at the Macon Centreplex on April 25-27, 2013. The State FFA Degree is the highest degree that the Georgia FFA Association can bestow upon its members. Georgia was proud to award over 700 State Degrees to deserving FFA members. In…
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Allen Signs With Truett McConnell
A few short months ago, Destiny Nicole Allen signed a soccer scholarship with Truett McConnell College in Cleveland, GA. Although Destiny does have a few nervous thoughts about moving, she and her family couldn’t be more excited about her newest accomplishment. Born on July 6, 1995, to parents Derek and Robin Allen, Destiny began playing…