Changes Increase Eligibility and Financing Options for Hard Working Families Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will improve farm loans by expanding eligibility and increasing lending limits to help more beginning and family farmers. As part of this effort, USDA is raising the borrowing limit for the…
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Following a recent incident involving an aggressive dog, the City of Sylvester discussed adopting an ordinance concerning vicious dogs and dog attacks during their work session for November last Monday evening. Attorney Tommy Coleman explained options for requiring additional insurance for owners of dangerous or vicious dogs. For example, a dog owner may be required…
In local elections last week, Worth County maintained status quo as none of the seats up for grabs were contested. County commissioners Ken Hall, Bettye Bozeman, and Billy McDonald all retained their seats on the county board with 100 percent of the votes. Likewise, on the board of education, Chairman Butch Jenkins and board members…
It’s time again for the Worth County’s Masonic Lodge #194 Boston Butt and Rib Cook. The cook will take place at the Worth County Ag Pavilion on Wednesday, November 26th. The pick up time for the ribs and butts is from 2pm to 5pm. Boston Butts are $25.00 each and a Slab of Ribs is $20.00. Tickets…
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When America had an urgent need, These brave ones raised a hand; No hesitation held them back; They were proud to take a stand. They left their friends and family; They gave up normal life; To serve their country and their God, They plowed into the strife. They fought for freedom and for peace on…
Beyond the tragic accident on Highway 82 last Thursday, Worth County rescue personnel have had an extremely busy couple of weeks. From Sunday, October 26, through Sunday, November 2, Worth County Fire-Rescue responded to approximately 15 calls including seven total calls on Wednesday, October 29. The string of emergencies began on the last Sunday of…
The Worth County Unit of the American Cancer Society will celebrate its 26th Annual “Love Lights a Tree” program on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 6:OO p.m. on the lawn of the Worth County Courthouse. All cancer survivors, families, and friends are invited to attend this special celebration of life. A reception for survivors will…
The following reports were compiled by the Poulan Police Department between September 1 and October 31: On October 30, the Poulan Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Demond Morris, 41, and Javon Florence, 33, both of Tifton. The officer determined that the driver had a suspended license, but PPD also received intel, according to…
Date to Report: November 10, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. JURY SERVICE IS A VITAL FUNCTION OF DEMOCRACY Jury service is one of the highest duties of citizenship. It will give you an opportunity to learn about Worth County’s system of justice. While it may require some adjustment of your normal schedule and routine to…