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Kimberly Deann Johnson, 31, of Poulan, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015. A celebration of life service was conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 25, 2015 in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home. Rev. John Nunes officiated. Born December 8, 1983 in Albany, Kimberly attended nursing school at Moultrie Technical College, loved…
Carol F. Furtado age 64 of Buford, GA passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Bo Brand of Sylvester, GA, daughter, Bonnie Furtado of Augusta, GA, and son, Daniel Furtado of Lawrenceville, GA; grandchildren, Taylor Brand, Jack Brand, Chloe Brand, and Mason Highland; sisters, Vicki Guyton…
U.S. PEANUT CROP UPDATE – From National Agricultural Statistics Service as of August 9, 2015. USA Peanut Crop is estimated pegging at 94% this week, 88% last week, 94% last year and 92% 5-Year average. Peanut Crop is rated 0% Very Poor, 3% Poor, 21% Fair, 58% Good and 18% Excellent. STATE ITEM August…
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The Sylvester Splash Park opened for visitors on the morning of Saturday, August 1. There will be an official grand opening after some finishing touches are made. The Park will be opened seasonally from 10:00 a.m. until dusk. If the Splash Park is to be enjoyed by everyone, there are several rules and regulations that…
U.S. PEANUT CROP UPDATE – From National Agricultural Statistics Service as of July 19, 2015. USA Peanut Crop is estimated pegging at 73% this week, 59% last week, 71% last year and 67% 5-Year average. Peanut Crop is rated 0% Very Poor, 2% Poor, 24% Fair, 59% Good and 15% Excellent. STATE ITEM July 19,…
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With the modern social climate leaning more towards the Wild West than a civilized modern society, the desire to own and carry a gun to protect yourself or your family almost seems necessary. Even in sleepy Sylvester, we have seen multiple incidents in recent months involving masked gunmen brandishing pistols and shotguns on innocent residents….
The accolades keep coming for Denzel Gowdy after a remarkable senior season. After being named Region Player of the Year for 1-AAAA and signing a scholarship to play baseball with the Darton Cavaliers next spring, Gowdy was picked as one of 24 players from Southwest Georgia to compete in the All-State game in Columbus at…
This particular Sunday morning began like most Sundays at our home with one exception, our granddaughter Eden Young, was visiting with us. She had a beautiful new dress from her daddy that she wanted to wear to Sunday School and church. My husband Joey left earlier in the morning to go to work with the…
In May, the Flint River Chapter of the American Red Cross partnered with Sylvester organizations to educate local citizens and install smoke detectors in the community. The Sylvester Fire Department, Men United, Worth County Fire and Rescue, and the Sylvester Police Department all came together to canvas local mobile home parks and install over 70…
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Mr. Chesley E. “Gene” Gunn, 81, of Worth County, died Friday, July 10, 2015 at his residence. Funeral service was held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 13, 2015 at Liberty Hill Baptist Church with interment following in the church cemetery. Rev. David Williams and Rev. Scott Tomlinson officiated. Mr. Gunn was born in Worth…