David Cooper credits his success as Director of Worth County’s Recreation Department to his “love for children” and the “solid foundation” that Murt Melton left behind. The department’s budget, however, is one topic that has been highly debated since the Board of Commissioners made the decision to only award the department $50,000 of the requested…
Mr. Larry U. Bailey, 78, of Sylvester died Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. The graveside services were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday July 21, 2013 at Hillcrest Cemetery with Rev. Jason Jones officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Gerald Bryan, Cale Bryan, Reid Bryan, Johnathan Wells, Skip Pannell and Ted Sumner….
Mrs. Jane Ahrensfield Leymeister, 83, of Poulan died Tuesday July 16, 2013 at her residence. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday July 19, 2013 at Banks Funeral Home Chapel with interment following in the Poulan Cemetery. Rev. Charles McCardle officiated. Serving as pallbearers were Shotsie Saunders, Barry Bowen, Stan Crawford, Billy…
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…
Mrs. Janie Vaudine McDaniel, 79, of Sylvester, passed away Monday, July 1, 2013 at her home. Graveside services were conducted at 11 AM, Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Union Baptist Church Cemetery, 4267 Cemetery Road Pitts, GA. 31072. Reverend Brian Allen of First Baptist Church of Acree officiated. Mrs. McDaniel was born August 15, 1933…
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….
Lt. Col. William H. “Bill” Woolard, U.S. Air Force, ret. (84) of St Simons Island died July 9, 2013. Born in Newnan, GA, in 1928, he was the son of Leona H. and Banks T. Woolard, both deceased. He had one sister; Ann W. Dew (deceased). Lt. Col. Woolard entered the Army in 1946, prior…