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In their final regular season games for 2014, the Rams travelled to Moultrie for a rematch against the Packers. The boys held the Pack to a relatively close, 0-3, loss as Worth only trailed by a point at the end of the first half. But, the Packers fired in two more goals in the second…
Who said women can’t referee? Well Bonnie Walker from Sumner has and loved it. She refereed basketball. Bonnie received her certification in 1972 to referee and did it for a few years until she started her family. She loves to remembering the good ole times, “I can remember the first time I refereed a basketball…
Hunters and anglers near Silver Lake WMA take note. The only sense of urgency you might find at Panic Pond after this Saturday will be from anglers scrambling for the camera to capture a photo of their latest lunker catch, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. Panic Pond, a 15-acre…
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Last Thursday afternoon one of Worth County’s athletes signed a scholarship to Lincoln Memorial University. Dale Pate signed a scholarship that would be great for any athlete, but this one was extra special. This one was the largest scholarship the university has ever offered. Dale says he chose the school, “because they offered the best…
The following players were selected by the region coaches as part of this seasons All-Region team for Region 1AAAA: 1st Team All Region Jeff Bradley, OL – 21 knockdowns Eric Burrows, DB – 51 Tackles, 5 Pass Breakups, 4 INT’s, 1 Fumble Recovery, Average 36 yards per kickoff return and 3 TDs 2nd Team All…
Worth County Elementary School and Worth County High School have started collecting food for the FalCan Food Drive. The 2013 FalCan Food Drive School Challenge, presented by Publix Supermarkets and United Healthcare, provides an opportunity for schools across the state of Georgia to help fight domestic hunger by collecting canned food and/or non-perishable items from…
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If there was a state championship for middle school, the Worth Middle Lady Rams would certainly be at the top of the list. These gals have beaten schools in every classification from every part of the state. Yesterday at the Diamond Den the Lady Rams defeated the Wilcox Lady Patriots 5-2 to complete a…
Donnie Parker, a 2002 graduate of Worth County High School believes what dear Abby says. No, not the syndicated advice columnist but his wife Abby. Parker, an avid golfer from his youth and collegiate competitor at Darton and Troy, will be competing in the ReMax World Champion Long Drive Competition. The event will be held…
Ruth’s Cottage and Patticake House, a child advocacy agency held its Annual Sporting Clays Fundraiser at Ocilla’s Green Lakes Hunting Club this past Saturday. The tournament was held on some of the most scenic and beautiful land I’ve ever witnessed in South Georgia. Over 120 shooters were present for the event that raised nearly $14,000…
Control. Control is a word used to describe our temper, attitude or general demeanor. To Courtney Hamilton its her approach to pitching. Hamilton was in complete control yesterday as the Lady Rams used a seven run, second inning to defeat the Valdosta Lady Wildcats. Hamilton struck out 10, scattering four hits and giving up only…