PACK THE HOUSE PINK
Worth County encourages EVERYONE to wear pink during Friday night’s RAM football game against Cairo! Support the Rams and Cancer Awareness. GO RAMS!
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Poulan Lions Club Celebrates 50 Years
Last Tuesday night, the Poulan City Council met and the first order of business was Mayor Dustin Grubb signing a proclamation declaring “that the 10th day of October and every year thereafter on the 10th of October as ‘Lions Club Day’ in the City of Poulan. This action was in reference to the Poulan Lions…
SPD Needs Help in Home Invasion Investigation
The Sylvester Police Department would like your help in locating a person of interest in regards to the investigation of some recent home invasions. Anyone with the knowledge and location of Wendell Carl Thomas Jr. should call the Sylvester Police Department Investigation Division at (229) 776-8500.
Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic to be held Thursday
A Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic will be held Thursday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Worth County Ag Pavilion, located at the corner of Hwy 313 and Rebecca Drive. Flu shots are only $25 per person. Cash, checks, Medicaid , Medicare, State Health Benefit Plan United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield…
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Congressman Austin Scott Cosponsors Bill to Stop Congressional Pay during a Government Shutdown
U.S. Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) announced today he has signed onto the Government Shutdown Fairness Act (H.R. 3160), which would prohibit Members of Congress from receiving a salary during a government shutdown. “It’s our duty as leaders in Washington to keep the government running,” said Rep. Scott. “The House has acted multiple times to keep…
Local Arrest Report for September
William Van Shirley, 28 of Albany, was arrested for Criminal Trespass and Disorderly Conduct Genotee Antwan Blake, 25 of Sylvester, was arrested for Battery (Family Violence) and False Imprisonment Mickey Dassie, 34 of Poulan, was arrested for Affray Santanna Hammonds Knight, 28 of Sylvester, was arrested for Aggravated Assault Anita Quentinna Thorpe, 30 of Sylvester,…
Walmart Coming to Sylvester
According to Dan Nesbit, Worth County Economic Development Authority chairman, property has been titled and funds transferred to the Walmart corporation for a store in Sylvester. Speaking with Nesbit by phone earlier today, he confirmed the transfer took place electronically “Either last night, Sept. 30 or this morning Oct. 1.” Nesbit said construction would begin…
Fire Destroys 100 Year Old Structure
Worth County Fire Rescue Officials responded to a structure fire at approximately 7:40 p.m. Officials on the scene tell us upon arrival they found the 100+ year old abandoned home fully involved. The owners of the property, Junice and Kendra Odom, were living in a mobile home located just feet from the “storage house”. The…
Hudson Sentenced to Life for Death of Four-Year-Old
At 10:30 this morning, Deivon Lee-Arthur Hudson entered a plea of guilty for the death of four-year-old Jullian English. Hudson was sentenced to life in prison by the Worth County Superior Court. On June 29, 2012, Worth County EMS responded to 1202 N. Washington Street, Apt A-4 in reference to an unresponsive four-year-old male. English…
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County Attorney Resigns as E911 Director is Suspended and Faces Possible Termination
Last Friday morning, Worth County E911 Director Kannetha Clem was asked to meet with the Board of Commissioners at 1 p.m. Though Mrs. Clem was currently out on sick leave, she chose to be present for the meeting. Commissioners Joe Gaines and Mack Sutton explained to Mrs. Clem that it was a “concensus of the…
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