The Sylvester Local

Area residents graduate from Georgia Southwestern State University

February 16, 2016March 5, 2025 Sylvester Local

The following area residents were among 277 students who graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University during the Fall 2015 Commencement Ceremony held on Saturday, Dec. 12 in Convocation Hall of the Student Success Center. Whittnye Barksdale of Sylvester – Bachelor of Science in Nursing Jodie Kretzer of Sylvester – Bachelor of Business Administration in management…

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NFPA and State Farm announce launch of project funding award application period for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

February 16, 2016March 5, 2025 Sylvester Local

Funds to support wildfire risk reduction projects on May 7 The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and State Farm® announced the launch of the project funding awards application period for its third national Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May 7, 2016, which helps communities prepare for and reduce their risk of wildfire damage. State Farm…

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Tiftarea Academy: Worth County Honor Roll – 2nd Grading Period

February 16, 2016February 16, 2016 Sylvester Local

Headmaster’s List 1st Grade Beau Hembree Chloe Inman Emma Thomas Honor Roll 1st Grade Keaton Tucker Headmaster’s List 2nd Grade Preston Barksdale Rebekah Milling Sawyer Slappey Maggie Vickery Heidi Willis Merit Roll 2nd Grade Broxton Slappey Headmaster’s List 3rd Grade Keegan Acord Jack Brand Abbey Harris Brody Seagraves Merit…

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Arabi sailor serves aboard USS Wyoming

February 16, 2016February 16, 2016 Sylvester Local

A 2012 Crisp County High School graduate and Arabi, Georgia native is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of a crew working aboard one of the world’s most advanced ballistic missile submarines, USS Wyoming (SSBN 742). Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Faircloth is an electrician’s mate serving aboard the Kings Bay-based boat, one of…

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TRMC Pediatrician Receives Award

February 16, 2016February 16, 2016 Sylvester Local

Dixie Griffin, MD, received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Georgia American Academy of Pediatrics for her contributions to the Asthma Chapter Quality Network (CQN) Project and QI training with the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in 2015. Griffin is a pediatrician and practices at Affinity Pediatrics in Tifton.

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Valdosta State University Dean’s List for Fall 2015

February 16, 2016February 16, 2016 Sylvester Local

Valdosta State University is proud to announce the names of those Fall 2015 students who earned Dean’s List status. Students who achieve a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on nine or more semester hours with an institutional grade point average of 3.00 or higher are recognized by being placed on the Dean’s…

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Readers’ Choice

February 4, 2016February 4, 2016 Sylvester Local

It’s time to cast your vote for Worth County’s best. Click the link below to download the survey. Mail your completed survey to The Readers’ Choice Awards, c/o The Sylvester Local News, PO Box 387, Sylvester, GA 31791, or email your survey to info @thesylvesterlocal.com, or fax it to 229-776-4607. Submissions must be received by noon on February…

JOB OPPORTUNITY – Freelance Journalist

January 27, 2016 Sylvester Local

The Sylvester Local News is currently looking for a freelance journalist to write sports, local government, and feature stories. The ideal candidate will possess excellent written and oral communication skills and have a mastery of the English language. Hours will be flexible and will include nights and weekends. Candidate must have access to a computer…

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JOB OPPORTUNITY – Advertising Sales Representative

January 27, 2016 Sylvester Local

The Sylvester Local News is currently looking for an advertising sales representative to build and maintain relationships with our business partners and develop and promote special editions. The ideal candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as outstanding people skills. Hours are flexible and pay is commission-based. To apply, please submit…

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JOB OPPORTUNITY – Newspaper and Office Supply Delivery Assistant

January 26, 2016February 4, 2016 Sylvester Local

The Sylvester Local News is currently looking for a part-time newspaper and office supply delivery assistant. The ideal candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds and be available to work on Tuesdays. Candidate must have a valid GA driver’s license and clean driving record. To apply, submit your completed application to the office of…

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