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Donna T. Miller, 72, of Lake Park, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at her residence. She was born on November 17, 1945 in Elberton, GA to the late Ben and Melba Gulley Teasley. Donna was a member of Lake Park United Methodist Church. She worked for the Lowndes County School system as a…
Mrs. Georgene B. Harpe, 62, of Worth County died Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. The funeral service was held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Banks Funeral Home Chapel with interment following in the Isabella Cemetery. Rev. Gary Holton officiated. Mrs. Harpe was born on April 17, 1955…
Annie C. Apperson-Blackford, daughter of Maude McDonald Apperson and Elzie Van Buren Apperson, passed away quietly in her room at Heartland of Springfield in Springfield, Ohio on Thursday March 1st, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. She was 81 years old. She is preceded in death by her husband James Blackford, both parents, brother…
The following reports were compiled by the Worth County Sheriff’s Office between February 1 and February 15. Kenneth McMillan, 25, of Sylvester was charged with aggravated assault and third degree cruelty to children on February 7. William Sirmons, 27, of Albany was charged with second degree burglary, probation violation, and theft by taking on February…
(StatePoint) Building a new home? Overhauling an existing one? Here are three renovation ideas that will add beauty and value. Expand Your Living Space Don’t let that basement sit unfinished and unused. Substantially expand your home’s livable areas by turning your attention to the bottom floor. Finishing a basement is an involved project, potentially requiring…
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(StatePoint) As classrooms are getting modern makeovers across the country, here are five ways new digital technology is helping students to better absorb the curriculum. 1. Tablets. Tablets in the classroom give students instant and portable access to research and resources, as well as educational games and videos — all right at their fingertips….
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Georgia Teacher of the Year John Tibbetts Story By Cale Colby In the wake of the recent school shooting in Broward County, Florida, a renewed debate on gun control has been waged across the country. However, the conversation has also turned to arming teachers in an effort to keep our children safe in the classroom….
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The following reports were compiled by the Worth County Sheriff’s Office between January 15 and January 31: Kanazawa Albriteen, 40, of Albany was charged with drug related objects, possession of a scheduled II controlled substance (methadone), possession of marijuana, and manufacturing and trafficking methamphetamine on January 18. Bernard Brown, 41, of Sylvester was charged with…
Mrs. Margie Webb Souter, 74, of Sumner died Monday, February 19, 2018 at Regency Hospital in Macon. The funeral service was held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Banks Funeral Home Chapel interment followed in the Shingler Cemetery. Rev. Freddy White and Rev. Terry Siniard officiated. Mrs. Souter was born on September…
Mr. Tom A. Parr, 79, of Albany died Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. The funeral service was held at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Banks Funeral Home Chapel with interment following in Floral Memory Gardens in Albany. Rev. Charlie Brown and Rev. Craig Barnette officiated. Mr. Parr was…