The Worth County Rams soccer program felt the pressure of an extra game last week after the region contest against Monroe was rescheduled due to freezing temperatures on the previous Thursday. Instead, the game was held last Monday in Albany. Both the girls and boys teams defeated Monroe easily to earn their second region victory…
Once again the BFHS Board of Directors and the Shelter Staff send our heartfelt appreciation to this community. The response to our plea for emergency funds was tremendous! We have made the $5,000 goal with a bit to spare (and roll over for next month!). Thank you to all who responded to our call for…
Mr. J. Gordon Davis, 75, of Tifton died Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at his residence. The funeral service was held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Pine Forest Baptist Church with interment following in the Pine Forest Cemetery. The Rev. Jack Perrin officiated. Mr. Davis was born in Miami, FL on…
Richard Allen Tilton, age 56, of Warwick died Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at his residence surrounded by family and under the care of Community Hospice. Mr. Tilton was born on March 26, 1958 to the late Arthur D. Tilton and Elizabeth Sims Tilton. Mr. Tilton was a truck driver and enjoyed the outdoors. Survivors, Wife…
Mrs. Ann Mathis Littleton, 73, of Bridgeboro died Saturday, February 28, 2015 at her residence. The funeral service was held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 2, 2015 at Banks Funeral Home Chapel with interment following in the Kimball Cemetery. Dr. David Benton officiated. Mrs. Littleton was born in Mitchell County on November 25, 1941…
Just after 4:30 last Thursday afternoon, a Worth County deputy found himself engaged in a chase after attempting to pull over a vehicle on Highway 520 near Peafowl Road. From there, deputies allegedly pursued the vehicle to County Line Road where they turned southbound. Upon arriving at the intersection of Highway 133, the vehicle turned…
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Sylvester Police have made an arrest in the disturbing home invasion and assault of an elderly woman that happened early Christmas morning. On December 25, 2014 at approximately 7:11 a.m. SPD was dispatched to a residence on Carter Road in reference to a Burglary and Sexual Assault. Upon arrival, the responding officers discovered a 70-year-old…
Technology from the Edge of Space Transforming U.S. Agriculture Satellite Internet among advances that enhance farming and rural lifestyle Tough, unpredictable, dawn-to-dusk work — this has defined the American farmer’s life for decades, and it’s not likely to change any time soon. What has changed – and changed dramatically – are the agricultural tools and…
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Ruth’s Cottage and the Patticake House, a domestic violence prevention and child advocacy program, announced on Tuesday, February 17, that they hired a manager for their Ruth’s Cottage Emergency Shelter for survivors of family violence. Ms. Sharon Pilkinton began work on February 16. She is a native of Jonesboro, Georgia. However, she has lived in…
