The Sylvester Police Department and Sylvester Fire Department will have a box at the front gate of the Milt Miller Stadium tonight, collecting canned goods to assist the Worth County Elementary School in the Falcan Food Drive. All canned goods collected will be donated to the South Georgia food bank to assist with the needy…
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November 4, 2014 General Election: Early voting began on October 13, and voters can stop by Room 10 in the courthouse to vote Monday through Friday from 8:00a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday Voting will be held on October 25 from 9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. Early voting Ends on October 31 at 5:00p.m. The deadline to register…
Worth County Elementary School needs your help! They are participating in the Atlanta Falcons “FalCan” Food Drive again this year. Last year, WCES took first place in the contest by donating over 16,000 pounds of food to the Southwest Georgia Food Bank in Albany. Over fifty students and staff members traveled to the Georgia Dome…
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Last Wednesday, Sylvester Police and Worth County Animal Control units were dispatched concerning a possible dog fight at a residence on Peach Avenue. While in route to the scene, Animal Control Officer Jody Yarbrough received information that a person may have been bitten by the animal, and SPD had shot the dog. Upon arriving, Yarbrough…
The following reports were compiled by the Worth County Sheriff’s Office between October 1 and October 15: Jessica Anderson, 26, of Sylvester was charged with armed robbery on October 12. Austin Bass, 22, of Warwick was charged with probation violation – burglary on October 15. Stephen Bedford, 34, of Sylvester was charged with unlawful conduct…
The 51st Annual Peanut Festival kicks off tomorrow with some amazing events! October 17th 8:00am – Peanut Festival Golf Tournament – Pineknoll Country Club 6:30pm – Peanut Festival Gospel Sing – Unity Baptist Church Featuring: Southern Majesty, Mercy’s Bridge and By His Grace October 18th 7:00am – Registration & Line-up for 5K Run – Unity…
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GOHS, Agriculture Department partner to encourage drivers to watch for slow-moving vehicle sign It’s harvest season in Georgia and more farm equipment will be heading out across the state as farmers transport equipment and produce between fields and processing areas. Because farm equipment is designed to be used primarily in the field and not for…
American Red Cross encourages donors to make a blood donation before the holiday season Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014 — The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to make a point to give blood before the busy holiday season arrives. Blood donations often decline between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day as people become busy with holiday…