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The American Pickers are excited to return to Georgia! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout this area in December 2022. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of anise “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as…

Following the recommendation of the committee he appointed, Governor Brian Kemp issued an Executive Order on Monday, August 30, 2022, suspending Miller County Sheriff Richard Morgan. The suspension will last for a period of sixty days and was effective immediately upon issuing the order. Immediately thereafter Craig Earnest, Chief Judge of the Superior Courts Pataula…

Pictured: Rejoice Run and Mom’s Mile is again sponsoring free mammogram screenings at Donalsonville Hospital during the month of October. Pictured above, left to right, receiving a check from Steffey Vines, Rejoice Run and Mom’s Mile founder, are Amy Allen, MSRS BSRT(R)(M)(BD)(ARRT)CBE-MC Certified Clinical Breast Examiner and Lead Mammographer, Donalsonville Hospital Radiology Department; April Massey,…

In a unanimous vote by the Rome Board of Education, Dr. Eric. L. Holland has been named Superintendent Of Rome City Schools, effective September 3, 2022. Holland, an educator with 23 years of experience, most recently served as Principal of Rome High School in Rome, Ga. and Marietta High School in Marietta, Ga.  Holland has…

Meredith Jolene Foster participated in the Miss Back the Blue pageant this past Sunday, afternoon, September 11, in Bainbridge. She represented the community well and was crowned Junior Miss Back The Blue. Meredith also won in the pageant’s categories of People’s Choice, Best Smile and Best Outfit of Choice in her group.  Meredith would like…

In last week’s City of Donalsonville Council’s meeting, held on September 6, City Manager Steven Hicks recommended approving the creation of a Sanitation Supervisor position to put more focus and responsibility in the City’s beautification and cleanup efforts, as well as garbage and trash collection operations. City Manager Hicks stated that a position and a…

Pictured are Tommy Johnson, Jr Atwater, Aspen Thompson, Emmett Payne, Luke Foster, and Scoutmaster Mitch Royals During a recent Order of the Arrow ordeal ceremony, five young Boy Scouts from Troop 700 in Donalsonville were inducted into the Order. Scoutmaster Mitch Royals was there to celebrate their induction and to show his pride in the…

The Samaritan Counseling Center of Southwest Georgia reminds all that one is never alone. Get help by calling the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988,  text HELLO to 741741, or call Georgia Crisis Access Line at (800) 715-4225 During the month of September the Samaritan Counseling Center of Southwest Georgia located in Bainbridge is joining with mental health advocates,…