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During a recent Worth County Board of Commissioners meeting, Zoning Administrator Ed Parsons joined Ryan Sanders in addressing the board about a possible Solar Farm in Worth County. Sanders is a representative of Beltline Energy, a solar project development firm based in Atlanta that specializes in the building, construction, and management of solar power infrastructure…
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Austin Berchtold, son of Jerry and Misty Griffin, has been accepted to West Point. Being accepted for admission to the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point is an exceptional honor reserved for the nation’s most exceptional students. But it takes more than excellent grades to be accepted. USMA also wants leaders who are…
This year the Chamber is partnering with the Downtown Development Authority and hosting their 4th Annual Chamber Business After Hours in Downtown Sylvester to be held on May 1st from 5-7pm. As always there is no charge for Chamber Members. Participants will be responsible for their own set up and agree to set up by 4:00 PM and not leave until 7:00…
Just after 5:00pm on Tuesday afternoon, calls came in reporting that a fire had erupted at ConAgra Foods. Unofficial reports indicate the roaster caught on fire causing a fan to explode. Employees at a plant next door say they heard a loud boom and then saw a huge burst of flames. Officials have confirmed the fire was…
Registration is available for the Rural Commerce Outreach Initiative (RCOI) conference that is planned at the University of Georgia’s Tifton Conference Center on May 6th and 7th. The initiative will feature a vendor showcase and workshops designed to help new businesses, existing businesses, agribusinesses and nonprofits to take steps to ensure a strong economic future….
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Harpo Films just announced it has acquired the film rights to the newest Oprah’s Book Club 2. selection, “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd (Viking). The book debuted in January at number one on the New York Times Bestsellers List. Kidd’s book, which follows the success of her previous novels, “The Secret Life…
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The Georgia peanut industry joins together to celebrate National Peanut Month in March TIFTON, Ga. (March 13, 2014) March is National Peanut Month, a time to celebrate one of America’s favorite foods! The Georgia peanut industry plans to celebrate by hosting the 2014 Georgia PB&J Day at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Ga. The…
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At approximately 4:30 p.m. yesterday, former Sylvester fire chief Jody L. Yarborough was arrested following a grand jury indictment. The special presentment bench warrant charges Yarborough with rape, three counts of aggravated sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, false imprisonment and sexual battery. Though Yarborough has made his first appearance, no bond will be set until he…
SYLVESTER, Ga. –Phoebe Worth Medical Center’s Kevin Lassiter is Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director of the Year for Southwest Georgia, receiving the honor at an annual EMS banquet, Thursday, March 6, in Moultrie. Lassiter was chosen from EMS directors in Region VIII, which includes 27 counties and at least 10 private emergency services. “This is…
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ALBANY — The Albany Symphony Orchestra presents a fun-filled interactive family concert, The Orchestra SINGS, on March 14 in the Albany Municipal Auditorium. A complimentary Instrument Petting Zoo for all ages will be available in the lobby at 6:30 p.m. Patrons may play the instrument they’ve always wanted to. Instruction will be provided by music…
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