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Fayette seeks Spalding help to replace McIntosh bridge over Flint River
Thu, 17 May 2012 22:46:25 -0700
The McIntosh Road bridge over the Flint River is one of three routes local motorists can take into neighboring Spalding County. But the bridge has fallen into disrepair and is in need of a major upgrade that will cost Fayette County about $651,000 in addition to $2.2 million in federal funds, the Fayette County Commission learned recently. Complicating the matter is some confusion over a lack of ...
GYMNASTICS: Spalding girls in medal glut
Wed, 09 May 2012 01:33:45 -0700
Doing the club proud: Spalding Gymnastic Academy s girls show off their prizes after excelling at the county 4-3-2 event. Photo (MIKE DAVISON): SG270412-241MD
One-year anniversary: April 2011 tornadoes
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:13:19 -0700
It's been one year since a series of tornados and severe weather swept through Georgia, resulting in 15 fatalities and 115 injuries.
2 Hall commissioners among 100 recognized by ACCG
Mon, 14 May 2012 08:31:47 -0700
SAVANNAH - Two Hall County commissioners were among 100 county commissioners from around the state recognized recently by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) and the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia.
Prep Tennis: Mercer girls down Frankfort 4-1
Thu, 03 May 2012 07:40:42 -0700
The Mercer County girls swept doubles play and posted a 4-1 win at Frankfort on Wednesday. Christy Ingram and Erin Pigman won at No. 1 doubles for Mercer, and Catheryne Claunch and Mary Baxter won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 2 doubles.
GHSA State Title Scores
Mon, 07 May 2012 21:52:55 -0700
Class AAAAA GirlsWest Lake Country ClubTeam ScoresMilton 142; Cherokee 153; Tift County 154; Colquitt County 163; Mill Creek 165; Walton 167; East Coweta 168; Brookwood 169; Harrison 175; Peachtree Ridge 177; Parkview 181; Camden 193; Centennial 194; Luella 210; Kennesaw 218Individuals, top 10 and tiesRachel Dai, Milton 36-33--69Brittany Jarrett, Tift Co. 36-34--70Isabella Skinner, W.F. 36-37 ...
Big weekend for area sports
Sat, 05 May 2012 21:08:10 -0700
All of Columbia County's high schools were represented in some sport this past weekend in playoff action.
In federal lawsuit, $13,000 refund could await dairy farmers
Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:04:06 -0700
Efforts are underway nationwide to alert dairy farmers in Appalachian and Southeast regions, of their eligibility to share in a $145 million settlement reached in a class-action lawsuit.
Open burning ban starts May 1
Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:12:54 -0700
Georgia Environmental Protection Division's open burn ban runs from May 1 to Sept. 30 for 54 counties across Georgia.
More Than 130 Leading Organizations Pledge Support for June's Fourth Annual National Employee Wellness Month
Wed, 16 May 2012 08:39:00 -0700
BOSTON, MA and WASHINGTON, DC and SCOTTSDALE, AZ-- - June's fourth annual National Employee Wellness Month is once again providing a key platform for leading businesses to demonstrate their support for ...