December 4, 2023
A woman with multiple local ties was one of two people found shot to death Sunday at a home in West Point, Ga. West Point police found the bodies when they did a welfare check…
Former Trojan standout now Bulldog CJ Allen is expected to start at inside linebacker Saturday when Georgia takes on Alabama in the SEC Championship Game. Allen, a true freshman, had another solid game this past weekend as the Dawgs outlasted Georgia Tech 31-23 in Atlanta and was named SEC Freshman of the Week for the second time in three weeks.
UGA is 12-0 and ranked #1. Allen has played in all 12 games.
The title game kicks off at 4 p.m. Saturday at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. It will be televised nationally on CBS.
Multiple sponsors are putting on a free Septic Tank Health and Maintenance workshop Dec. 14 at the UGA septic system education center located at 675 West Ellis Rd. in Griffin.
For more information or to register, call 478.387.3125.
Merle Childs, the undisputed queen of Johnstonville, will celebrate her 100th birthday on Dec. 15. Family members say Miss Merle is still very much aware and active but does not want a big party for her centennial celebration.
The family has a big box and is seeking birthday cards to fill it for a celebration to be held Christmas Day. The goal is 100 cards
“Mom has made many friends and touched many lives in here 100 years, so no box is big enough. We would love for everyone to join us in surprising her,” daughter Susan Childs Davis reported.
Cards may be mailed to Merle Childs, c/o Susan Childs Davis, 4850 Ivy Ridge Dr., Unit 303, Atlanta, Ga. 30339.
For more information, contact Davis at 404.998.1040.
Richard Wright, former commander of VFW Post 6542 here, was taken into custody by a team of Lamar deputies and a Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent Thursday morning. The arrest was made at Wright’s Harris…
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The annual Illumination Celebration will include several events throughout the day and evening of Wednesday, Nov. 22. The Christmas Market will be open from 1 to 9 p.m. at the corner of Main Street and Forsyth Street.
Photos with the Grinch can be taken from 5 to 6 p.m. thanks to the sponsorship of Advanced Roofing and Interiors.
Free hot cocoa will be offered from 5 to 9 p.m. thanks to the sponsorship of PRG Catering.
First United Methodist Church will host a community worship service from 5 to 6 p.m. at the church.
The Illumination Ceremony will begin at 6:15 p.m. with Santa arriving for visits and photos with good and bad little girls and boys from 7 to 9 p.m., thanks to the sponsorship of Georgia Hometown Realty.
The Grinch Experience will also be offered from 7 to 9 p.m.
For more information, call the chamber of commerce office at 404.733.7034.
The Swainsboro Tigers, taking advantage of multiple turnovers, ended Lamar County’s season 18-6 Friday night here.
Scoring:
4:05 1st: SW 8 LC 0: SW 39-yard TD pass. Run for two pointer.
0:44 2nd: SW 16 LC 0: SW 17-yard TD run. Run for two pointer.
HALF: 16-0
8:26 4th SW 18 LC 0: SW safety on bad punt snap.
3:29 4th SW 18 LC 6: Ty Head 3-yard TD run. PAT failed.
