Welcomed rains finally fell over much the county this week giving local producers a glimmer of hope that their dryland cotton and peanuts might still make a crop. More...
Area pooches like "Tank" had something to howl about at last Thursday's first-ever Dog Day of Summer. Tank, formally known as "Lord Tankersly of Kassel," won $100 for owner Jason Estep of Augusta in the owner/pet lookalike contest. More than $1,000 in prize money was given out in the course of the n More...
This area suffered an economic blow last week when Jockey International announced it is phasing out the sewing operations at its Millen plant. More than 200 workers, or about 20 percent of Jenkins County's industrial workforce, will lose their jobs over the next few months. More...
Under the Helmet is a series of player profiles for the 2006 Burke County Bears football team. The kids we pull for every Friday night in the fall are all too often known for their accomplishments or failures on the field. We recognize them in their uniforms, but sometimes don't know them on the str More...
S.G.A. reunion The 1956 graduating class of S.G.A. High School will celebrate its 50 year class reunion 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, with dinner at Our Family Caf. The classes of 1954 and 1957 are also invited, as well as any teachers. More...
Miss Tabitha Rebecca Davis became the bride of Mr. George Franklin Geahr III 6 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2006 at Georgia Golf Hall of Fame's Botanical Gardens. More...
Middle school students may get a chance to learn history, science and other subjects in a whole new way-one that enhances the community at the same time. More...
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