Author: Sylvester Local

Technology from the Edge of Space Transforming U.S. Agriculture Satellite Internet among advances that enhance farming and rural lifestyle Tough, unpredictable, dawn-to-dusk work — this has defined the American farmer’s life for decades, and it’s not likely to change any time soon. What has changed – and changed dramatically – are the agricultural tools and…

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Ruth’s Cottage and the Patticake House, a domestic violence prevention and child advocacy program, announced on Tuesday, February 17, that they hired a manager for their Ruth’s Cottage Emergency Shelter for survivors of family violence. Ms. Sharon Pilkinton began work on February 16. She is a native of Jonesboro, Georgia. However, she has lived in…

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Worth County Sheriff Jeff Hobby issued a Be On the Look Out (BOLO) advisory last Thursday requesting any local residents who happen to spot 55-year-old Thomas R. Anthony of Dubuque, Iowa to call 911 immediately and inform them of his whereabouts. According to information provided by the sheriff’s office from August of 2014, Anthony allegedly…

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  A Worth County man was killed early Friday morning when the semi-truck he was driving drifted off of Interstate 75 in Turner County and struck another semi parked on the shoulder. According to information from Turner County Deputy Coroner Jim Lumpkin provided to the Local from Ben Baker of the Wiregrass Farmer in Ashburn,…

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      Destiny Allen and Ryan Hickox, of Unity Baptist Church, are going on a Mission Trip to Botswana, Africa this summer. Unity will be having a yard sale fundraiser to help offset some of the costs on Saturday, March 7. If you would like to help, please donate items that we can sell…

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The following reports were compiled by the Worth County Sheriff’s Office between February 1 and February 15: Clayton Conley, 38, of Sale City was charged with contempt of court on February 1. Edward Duckworth, Jr., 28, of Poulan was charged with theft by taking on February 9. Tammie Griffin, 38, of Poulan was charged with…

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By: Tyron Spearman, Editor J.M. SMUCKER’S TO ROLL OUT NEW PEANUT PRODUCTS – The J.M. Smucker Co. will roll out a wide variety of new products across categories and platforms under its Jif and Smucker’s in an effort to boost the iconic brands’ worth to $1 billion each,.        COO Vince Byrd said, “The new…

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  The cashier at Southern States might ask you to part with an extra dollar this month. But don’t worry. It’s not inflation on the rise. It’s for a good cause. Southern States is supporting the National FFA Organization by selling FFA emblems for $1. The campaign takes place March 1 – March 31, 2015….

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