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Despite their fur coats, domesticated animals like cats and dogs depend on humans for protection from elements such as freezing temperatures and wind chill. Keeping your precious animals safe and warm is easy to do by following a few simple steps. Don’t leave pets outdoors in freezing temperatures. While dogs need outdoor exercise, take note…
Worth County residents are mourning the loss of 13-year-old Dustin Hammonds. A candlelight vigil held in Jeffords park last Tuesday night saw hundreds of people gather to honor his memory and address concerns that his actions may have been the result of bullying. After being notified of the tragic event, the Worth County School System…
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Following an extensive investigation, Michael J. Moore, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, announced that insufficient evidence exists to support a federal criminal civil rights prosecution in the death of Mr. Sammie Davis, Jr. in December, 2012. During the federal investigation into the shooting death of Mr. Sammie Davis, Jr.,…
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Georgia Conservancy helps landowners benefit from conservation Thanks to recent laws passed by the State General Assembly, Georgia now has some of the strongest financial incentives for land conservation in the United States. Owners of all different types of land – from family farms to mountain retreats – are earning hundreds of thousands of dollars…
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Michael J. Moore, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, announced that Jatin Patel, 42, and Donna Evans Moore, a/k/a Donna Evans Furguson, 38, both from Tifton, Georgia, were indicted by a Federal Grand Jury sitting in Macon, Georgia on December 10, 2013, for Conspiracy to Possess Stolen U.S. Treasury Checks, Passing…
Michael J. Moore, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, announced that Lashaundra Evans, 32 of Wilkinson County, Georgia, was sentenced on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, by the Honorable Marc T. Treadwell, United States District Judge, in Macon, Georgia, to serve twelve (12) months and one (1) day imprisonment and to pay…
Read More “Final Defendant Sentenced for Food Stamp Fraud Schemes in Wilkinson County” »
A candlelight vigil is planned for 13-year-old Dustin Hammonds at Jeffords Park tonight at 7 p.m. Dustin died yesterday from injuries sustained last Tuesday during an attempted suicide. According to family members, Hammonds was the victim of bullying at the local elementary school he attended. The Worth County Board of Education released a press release…
Read More “Candelight Vigil Planned for 13-Year-Old Worth County Student” »
Thomas Brent Bradshaw, 34 of Albany was charged with Theft by Taking (Motor Cycle) William Richard Carter IV, 43 of Sylvester was charged with Probation Violation (Disorderly Conduct) Christopher Allen Clements, 22 of Poulan was charged with Probation Violation (No License on Person) Terrance Mychol Davis, 20 of Sylvester was charged with Theft by Taking…
Michael J. Moore, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, announces that two former Councilmen of the City of Forsyth, Georgia, James Edward Calloway and Desi Surtane Hansford, were sentenced by the Honorable Marc T. Treadwell in United States District Court in Macon, Georgia today for accepting bribes in connection with the…
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Georgia’s Energy Assistance Program will open Dec. 2 for all low-income households that meet eligibility requirements. Interested individuals should CALL the Worth County Neighborhood Service Center at 776-4851 or 272-1677 to place their name on the waiting list. Clients will be assisted on a first-come, first-serve basis until all funds are exhausted. To be eligible…
Read More “Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Opens” »