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The American College of Physicians (ACP) honored Dr. Joe Turner with advancement to Mastership during its annual Convocation ceremony at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. Election to Mastership recognizes outstanding and extraordinary career accomplishments. Masters must have made a notable contribution to medicine. This includes, but is not limited to: teaching, outstanding work…

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Dr. Whitney Leigh Headrick graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Washington DC on May 18, 2013, receiving a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree. The ceremony was held at George Washington University Lisner Auditorium followed by a reception in the Marvin Center Columbian Square. Dr. Headrick completed her internships in Gainesville,…

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A group of 8th grade students at Worth County Middle School participated in The Georgia Peach Teen Book Award program which is sponsored by the Georgia Library Media Association, the Georgia Library Association, and the Georgia Public Library Service.In this program, Georgia teens read from a selected list of books and vote online to determine…

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The WCMS Treble Choir and their instructor Mrs. Leslie Holton presented the Worth County Fire Department and Piggly Wiggly an American flag and a picture collage from their New York trip. Mrs. Sevier, who accepted on behalf of the Worth County Middle School, also received a picture collage from the choir. The students gathered in…

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Mackey Ray Jenkins Jr., 31, has been given a citation for making false reports to a 911 dispatcher after an incident that occurred at Jenkins’ home on Tuesday, April 9th. Jenkins called the E911 center from his home at 122 Jog Road to report he locked his keys inside his house and was unable to…

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The Worth County High School Graduation Ceremony will take place Saturday, May 25, 8:00 a.m. at the WCHS football stadium. In the event of rain, the graduation ceremony will be held in the WCHS gym at 11:00 a.m. Due to limited seating in the gym, each senior will receive four admission tickets if this occurs….

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