During a meeting of the Worth County Board of Commissioners last Thursday evening, several questions were posed regarding matters relative to Worth County Fire & Rescue, so a workshop was scheduled for 1 p.m. today for the purpose of meeting with Captains Ray Salter, John Graddy, and Tom Whittington of WCFR and Kannetha Clem, director…
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Recent rains prompted the discovery of structural problems at the Worth County Fire & Rescue headquarters on Willingham Street. An inspection by Fletcher Engineering detected serious problems in the foundation requiring extensive and expensive repairs. Soil borings and compaction tests will be required to determine the extent of damage. The building is not in danger…
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The Sylvester Kiwanis Club joined last Wednesday at noon to celebrate the local chapter’s 90th birthday. Following lunch, Worth County Schools Superintendent Babs Thomas began the celebration by presenting a beautiful cake decorated with the Kiwanis International seal as everyone in attendance sang Happy Birthday. While the cake was being served, Mr. Ridley Monk presented…
Services for David Andrew (Drew) Eason, 52, were held at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church of Thomasville. Pastor Timothy Scoonover officiated. Visitation followed in the Fellowship Hall. Born September 13, 1960 in Worth County, Drew was the son of Barbara Dockery Eason and the late Thomas Eason. He is…
At approximately 3:45 last Tuesday, 22-year old Josh Boddiford was traveling south on Massey Airport Road when he lost control of his vehicle, hit an embankment and flipped an unknown amount of times. Reports indicate speed was a determining factor. Boddiford was ejected from the vehicle and thrown approximately 27 feet. He was transported by…
Almost exactly like a meeting between the United States Postal Service and the City of Sumner a few weeks ago, the USPS returned to Worth County last Wednesday at noon to discuss the future of another rural post office with residents from the City of Poulan. And, just like the pre-meditated decision with the aforementioned…
Anne Harrell has music in her DNA. What began as a diversion with piano lessons from her great Aunt Cissy at six years of age has developed over time into a vital part of her daily life. Anne plays piano, and the music speaks to her and for her. She has an amazing gift and…
Mr. Max B. Eaton, 78, of Sylvester died Saturday March 16, 2013 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday March 22, 2103 at Banks Funeral Chapel with full military honors. Dr. Ben Bush will officiate. Max was born in Fitzgerald, GA on December 29, 1934 to…
Barbara Jean Belflower Hampton, 46, of Tifton passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her family, after a long battle with ALS. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at First Baptist Church in Chula. Reverends Chad Hall and Dan Eidson officiated with burial…