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The Sylvester Police Departmnet issued a press release on Monday morning regarding an apparent assault. On December 25, 2014 between 05:00 a.m. and 07:00 a.m., an unknown black male entered a residence on Carter Road in Sylvester Georgia and sexually assaulted a 70 year old female. The female victim was unfamiliar with the offender. …
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The Christmas spirit was dampened for many local residents last week as the community learned of the passing of former Sylvester Assistant Chief of Police Margaret White. Following a 27-year career with SPD White retired in February of 2013. Recalling memories of a good friend and longtime public servant, Chief Wayne Jennings commented Monday morning,…
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Call it a holiday gift. Thanks to legislation passed in December, beginning in 2015, owners of 529 accounts will be able to change the investment options on their existing plan contributions twice per calendar year instead of just once. This increased flexibility is a welcome option for parents and grandparents who use 529 plans to…
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As families gear up for celebrations surrounding New Year’s Eve 2015, TNT Fireworks – the nation’s largest distributor of consumer fireworks and sparklers – reminds all Americans to keep safety top of mind as they ring in the New Year. “As we celebrate 2015 with consumer fireworks and sparklers across America, the following safety…
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Darton State College students who had outstanding academic accomplishments during the fall 2014 semester have earned inclusion on the Dean’s and Merit Lists. A total of 1,281 students made either the Dean’s List or the Merit List. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must be full-time and have earned a 3.4 or higher…
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It’s hard to believe 2014 is coming to an end, but what a year it was! The year paralleled the message of our 32nd Annual Dinner “Extra, Extra Read all About it”. We participated in record breaking Ribbon Cuttings and Grand Openings. We hosted numerous summits this year that include but are not limited to,…
The following reports were compiled by the Worth County Sheriff’s Office between December 1 and December 15: Joshua Bateman, 26, of Albany was charged with DUI and driving with a suspended license on December 12. Michael Burger, 29, of Sumner was charged with possession of methamphetamine, and possession of substances with intent to manufacture methamphetamine…
The Worth County Board of Commissioners held a called meeting at 4:00 p.m. last Thursday evening, just before their final meeting of the year, to discuss finances. In their first meeting for the month of December, board members revealed that the county may not be able to repay their TAN note (tax anticipated note) this…
Just before 11:00 Monday morning, Worth County Fire-Rescue and Phoebe Worth EMS units were dispatched to Sumner Road in reference to a single vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival, rescue personnel found a badly damaged car in the ditch. With Monday morning’s heavy rainfall, the driver apparently hydroplaned before leaving the roadway and coming to…
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The Worth County Health Department will bid goodbye to one of their angels on Christmas Eve when Cynthia Allen, a 36-year employee for the local health department, retires. The Sylvester native began her career shortly after she finished high school, and she has served under three county nurse managers in her time. Reflecting on her…
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