Jamika Pearce, 34 of Sylvester was charged with driving while license is suspended/revoked, tail light violation, open container in a vehicle and illegal possession of a controlled substance – Oxycodone Willie Moore, 51 of Sylvester was charged with possession of ounce or less of marijuana Dana Murphy, 37 of Columbus was charged with driving while…
On Thursday, January 16, 2014 at approximately 8:24 p.m., the Dollar General Store located at 115 W. Kelly St. in Sylvester was robbed at gun point. A black male, wearing dark clothing, a dark green jacket and a white covering around his face, entered the store. The suspect approached the clerk and robbed money from…
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POLICE NEED YOUR HELP! On Sunday, January 19, 2014 at approximately 9:43 p.m., the Flash Foods located at 404 E. Franklin St. in Sylvester was robbed at gun point. Two black males, both wearing dark clothing and masks over their faces, entered the store. One suspect stood guard…
At 12:54 p.m. on January 18th, the Sylvester Police Department Drug Unit conducted a search warrant at 223 E. Lee Street in Sylvester. Approximately seven ounces of marijuana and $756.00 in cash were found and seized. Taken into custody was 51-year-old Cortez Marshall. Marshall lives at the residence and was arrested without incident. He has…
The vacant position for the Worth County Commissioners District 2 seat is still open for qualifying after some confusion regarding the qualification dates. Ken Hall, Matt Medders, and Dan Miller qualified last week for the March 18th election. However, on the last day of qualifying, it was determined that the dates to qualify advertised in…
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Charles H. Lunsford, Jr., 81, of Sumner died Friday January 17, 2014 at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon, GA from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 20, 2014 at Banks Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Clements Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Ray…
Gregory Jacob “Jake” Williams, 23, of Sylvester died Friday January 17, 2014 as the result of an automobile accident. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Banks Funeral Chapel with interment following in Poulan Cemetery with Masonic Rites. Reverends Tim Mathews and Anson Jackson will officiate. Serving…
Mrs. Jonnie Melton Heisler, 82, of Sylvester died Wednesday January 15, 2014 at Willson Hospice House. The graveside service was held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday January 17, 2014 at Hillcrest Cemetery. Rev. David Collyer officiated. Pallbearers included Chris Burrell, Todd Ford, Brandon Morris, Bo Brand, Keith Willis and Mark Giddens. Mrs. Heisler was born…
A very cold Monday night in Sylvester did not stop the room from being full at the work session of the mayor and council for the city of Sylvester. A special called meeting was held prior to the work session to discuss and consider for approval some business matters as well as the swearing in…
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