Public Invited to View SR 133 Moultrie to Albany Widening Plans

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MOULTRIE, Ga. • The Georgia Department of Transportation will present plans Aug. 11 on the proposed widening and reconstruction of state Route 133 between Moultrie and Albany. Georgia DOT is simultaneously holding two public information open houses from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the following locations: Doerun Elementary School, 111 Mathis Ave., Doerun. Okapilco…

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Cancer Coalition of South Georgia Announces New Name and Broadened Mission

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August 1, 2016 | Albany, GA – On August 1, 2016, the Cancer Coalition of South Georgia will officially become Horizons Community Solutions. Built upon the Cancer Coalition’s strong foundation, Horizons will continue the fight against cancer, but also will do even more to strengthen local communities toward greater health and productivity. Moving into its…

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Critical blood shortage: Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to give now

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(July 25, 2016) — While thousands of people from across the country responded to the emergency request for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July, a critical blood shortage remains. The Red Cross urges eligible donors to give now to help ensure blood is available throughout the rest of…

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DRY HOLIDAY WEATHER RAISES FIRE CONCERNS

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Dry weather conditions and the upcoming July 4th holiday are prompting warnings about the possibility of wildfire in Georgia. The Georgia Forestry Commission is encouraging everyone to use extra caution when enjoying campfires, fireworks, or any type of outdoor burning. “Above normal dry conditions have persisted over most of the state for several weeks,” said Frank Sorrells, Chief of…

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Worth County Historic Newspaper Digitization Project

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Conducting research in a newspaper can be a tedious task scrolling through microfilm or looking at a year’s worth in a bounded edition. This search is limited to knowing a specific date in hopes of finding information. Margaret Jones Public Library has simplified the process by digitizing The Sylvester Local newspapers into an online version….

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Red Cross urges blood donations to maintain summer supply

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(June 22, 2016) — The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in the weeks surrounding Independence Day to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients now and throughout the summer. Blood donations often decline in the summer months, especially around summer holidays when donors are less available to give. The need…

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Ty Ty student inducted into honor societies at TU

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  Leon Brunty (left) of Ty Ty, Georgia, receives a certificate for his membership in the Phi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda at Thomas University from co-adviser Dr. Claire Dede Avery during an induction ceremony held Thursday, May 5, on TU’s Main Campus in Thomasville. Alpha Sigma Lambda is an honor society for non-traditional…

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Independence Day Celebration July 1 at Georgia Museum of Agriculture

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TIFTON – A spectacular fireworks display, ice cold slices of watermelon, and music from singer and songwriter Kevin Mac will highlight the annual Independence Day Celebration on July 1 at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture (GMA) and Historic Village at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Gates will open for fireworks and evening activities at 6:30 p.m. …

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