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Jerry Dean “JD” Dorminey
Mr. Jerry Dean “JD” Dorminey, 79, of Landrum, SC, and formerly of Doerun, GA, died Friday, March 06, 2015 at the Pardee Medical Center in Hendersonville, NC. A Memorial Service was held at 3:00 PM on Monday, March 9, 2015 in the Banks Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Ron Little and Mr. David Norrell officiated….
Chafin Presents at 26th Annual National Youth at Risk Conference
Pictured: Dr. Bill Truby, Dr. Ronny Green, Amy Chafin, Dr. Rudo Tsemunhu, and Dr. Kathy Nobles Amy Chafin, Curriculum Director for the Worth County School District, recently presented at the 26th annual National Youth at Risk Conference in Savannah, Georgia. Chafin was chosen as one of nearly 100 participants in this year’s poster presentation session….
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Worth County Farm Bureau Announces Food Check Out Week Winner
In honor of Food Check Out Week Worth County Farm Bureau raffled off a Valentine gift basket. This year’s winner is Diane Singletary of Poulan, Ga. The money raised will be donated to The Ronald McDonald House, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of children by providing temporary housing and support systems to…
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WCES Presents Check to Humane Society
Worth County Elementary School Principal Mr. Steven Rouse presents check and supplies collected by students, staff members and surrounding businesses to Best Friends Humane Society in Worth County! DID we say Worth County Schools Rock!
Moultrie Tech Earns Place on National Honor Roll for Community Service
MOULTRIE, GA. Moultrie Technical College (MTC) was named to the 2014 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. This designation is the highest honor a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement. “Moultrie Tech is proud to have a long history of community service and believes…
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Keith “Kebo” Nichols, Jr.
Keith “Kebo” Nichols, Jr. Funeral services for Keith “Kebo” Nichols, Jr. of Cordele were held at 4:00 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2015 at Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Youngblood, Rev. Tommy Stewart and Elder Tim Stepp officiating. A recording of “Victory In Jesus” was played at the beginning of the service. Ricky Smarr,…
John H. “Jack” Himioben
Mr. John H. “Jack” Himioben, 79, of Poulan died Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at his residence. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Pine Hill Baptist Church with interment following in the Poulan Cemetery. The Rev. Donnie Wright officiated. Mr. Himioben was born in Moline, IL…
Melvin Brewer
Mr. Melvin Brewer, 93, of Sylvester died Wednesday March 4, 2015 at his residence. The remains have been cremated and no services are scheduled. Mr. Brewer was born in Denver, Colorado and graduated from the University of Miami. He retired from the Metro Dade County Sheriff’s Department where he had worked as a Crime Scene…
County Continues Finance Discussion
On February 24, 2015, the Board of Commissioners held a workshop to discuss several issues facing the county. The first issue the board discussed was the county insurance. According to Commissioner Bettye Bozeman, the insurance rate will go up a small amount and the county’s loss ratio was better than it has been. Bozeman said,…