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A Strategic Industries truck struck the rear end of a tractor just outside Oakfield on Hwy 300 at approximately 8:30 this morning. The tractor’s bushhog attachment caused extensive damage to the front of the pickup, but the driver was uninjured. Officials tell us the other driver was transported to an area hospital after being ejected…
During a recent Worth County Board of Education meeting, board members discussed the possibility of charging tuition to non resident students. Director of Finance Lisa Deariso was asked to explain the cost of accepting children from Albany’s Marine Base. According to Deariso, “$8,316 was spent per student.” The amount of state and federal funds to…
Thomas Anthony Linville, the suspect wanted on aggravated stalking by the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office is now in custody. According to officials, Linville, whose residence was reported as being 663 Lakeshore Drive in Cordele, GA, was also wanted on several traffic charges. At approximately 8:15 yesterday evening, Crisp County deputies received a tip that Linville…
On Tuesday at 5:22 p.m., SPD Drug Agents and officers arrested a black male, Malcolm Thomas age 22, at 149 Town Creek Drive for possession of marijuana more than an ounce. He was also charged with possession of a firearm while in commission of a crime and possession of controlled substance with intent to distribute….
At approximately 9:37 last night, Worth County public safety officials were notified of a chase in progress on Hwy 33. Officials tell us Crisp County deputies were in pursuit of a white male, described as being 5’9″ weighing approximately 180 pounds. The suspect currently has outstanding warrants believed to be related to a domestic violence…
Blood donations down about 10 percent in June The American Red Cross issued an emergency request for blood donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve and give because many fewer donations than expected were received in June and the first week of July. “We are counting on generous volunteer blood…
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Councilman Larry Johnson asked the Sylvester City Council during a recent meeting to consider allowing local bars and restaurants to sell liquor by the drink. The councilman proposed holding a public hearing and allowing local residents to vote on a referendum to allow the sale of liquor at Sylvester’s establishments. Councilman Randy Hill added the…
A resident of Oakland Heights sustained life-threatening injuries Tuesday at approximately 7:30 p.m. when the ATV he was operating collided with the back end of a Ranger pickup truck. According to officials, the middle-aged black male was transported via Lifeflight to a hospital in Macon. No information about his condition was available.
Sonny Skinner of Sylvester, Ga., representing River Pointe Golf Club in Albany, Ga., finished in the top 20 at the 46th PGA Professional National Championship, earning an invitation to the 95th PGA Championship, Aug. 5-11, at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, N.Y. Rod Perry of Port Orange, Fla., captured his first National Championship in…
Michael J. Moore, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, announced that Bertin Rivera, age 43, of Lumber City, Georgia, entered a plea of guilty today to conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute 382 kilograms of cocaine. The plea was entered in the United States District Court in Macon, Georgia, before…
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