NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) PROVIDES DROUGHT ASSISTANT
Tweet Special to the Journal ATHENS, GA, August 13, 2012 -James E. Tillman, Sr., State Conservationist for the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia today announced that the NRCS has financial assistance funds available for drought affected counties under Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), to help farmers. Applications for the EQIP drought assistance are [...]
Read More →Local families to benefit from Disney’s “The Odd Life of Timothy Green” Sock Drive
Tweet Albany CVB & Terrell County Chamber of Commerce collecting socks to distribute to those in need Albany and Dawson, Georgia (August 8, 2012) – The “Odd Life of Timothy Green” that was partially filmed in Albany and Dawson will premiere in theaters on August 15th. The Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau along with the [...]
Read More →Another pastor offers to enter government service
Tweet Earlier today, Bishop John Burr volunteered himself to take over the Dougherty County library board should current board chairman Guy Craft opts to resign. Burr claims that should he become chairman, he believe that he can keep Westtown and Southside libraries open with the current resources. Burr’s doesn’t appear to have offered the Dougherty [...]
Read More →Michael Grady (Mike) Shadburn
Tweet Michael Grady (Mike) Shadburn, 40, of Albany, GA died August 12, 2012 at his residence. Memorial services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Chip Gresham and Norman Denney will officiate. Private interment services will follow at Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Read More →JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ALBANY, GEORGIA, INC. DEDICATES CLOSET TO LILY PAD, INC.
Tweet Special to the Journal Albany, Ga. –On Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 6:30 p.m., the Junior League of Albany, Georgia, Inc. (JLA) will hold a closet dedication ceremony at the Lily Pad, Inc. The Junior League Closet provides clothing, personal hygiene items, toys, and other resources for children and adults that have suffered from [...]
Read More →Movin’ on up
Tweet I’m going corporate … movin’ on up, like George and Weezie. But I’m not going to East Side, just taking a new job. Starting Aug. 7, I’ll be a technical communicator for an international credit card processing company based in Columbus, Ga.
Read More →Hometown Heroes
Tweet Joseph O. Campbell has been awarded an Air Force ROTC scholarship to attend a host college or university. High school seniors from across the United States are selected after a competitive application process based on comprehensive tests scores, scholastic achievement, school officials’ evaluations, extra-curricular activities, and community involvement.
Read More →Summer’s Over
Tweet The calendar says summer still has 6 or so weeks left on it. Here in the Atlanta area, it’s apparently already over. Many local school systems have just completed their first week back in the classrooms. Rockdale County Schools ended their summer in July. JULY?!?
Read More →Darton State College Baseball to host “How the Recruting Process Works” showcase
Tweet Written by David Mann Darton State College Baseball will breakdown the ins and outs of the collegiate recruiting process to area athletes, coaches and parents during its 2nd annual “How the Recruiting Process Works” showcase on Sept. 8.
Read More →Late rally not enough for Braves
Tweet Staff Reports It was a heroic effort, but four runs in the ninth just weren’t enough for the Braves to catch up to the New York Mets, losing 5-6. With two outs in the ninth, the Mets’ Frank Francisco walked two batters with the bases loaded, then gave up a two run double to [...]
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