Worth County
Farmers’ market growing wild
A new farmers’ market is gathering momentum and getting ready for its grand opening.
Python imports halted
A number of constrictor snake species, including Burmese pythons, have been blocked from import into the United States.
Region’s jobless rates up
The unemployment rate for Dougherty County was 11 percent in December, up from 10.9 percent the previous month.
Fires displace families in Lee, Worth counties
The Lee County Fire Department is issuing public guidance on space heater use following a Smithville fire Monday morning.
Rick Allen to challenge again for House seat
A Columbus Republican says he knows he’ll be facing an uphill battle in challenging Sanford Bishop for his U.S. House seat.
Dressed up for the holidays
The season of lights dawns again in Southwest Georgia as communities spruce up and schedule celebration events. (Includes calendar of events.)
Worth officials in middle of ex-employee's discontent
Worth County's former Animal Control officer says her replacement did nothing when her horse was attacked and killed.
Worth hosting free rabies vaccine clinics
Pets are expected to be vaccinated for rabies on an annual basis, officials say.
In the Field with Brad Haire: Cattle update Nov. 8, 2011
Brad Haire talks with UGA Cooperative Extension economist Curt Lacy about tough decisions facing the cattle industry.
Polls ready for voters
A new mayor, three city commissioners and issues on school funding and Sunday alcohol sales may be determined today.
Leesburg man suspected in 4-county run
Suspected in holdups and car thefts, Jake Shockley’s being held in a Sylvester jail.
Worth County Schools closed due to shigella outbreak
There have been four confirmed cases of a bacterial infection in Sylvester, with a number of others showing symptoms of the disease, officials say.
Alert Worth deputy nabs holdup suspect
It was a wild day Thursday, according to Worth County Sheriff Freddie Tompkins.
Flu shot rates in SWGA a decrease from 2010
Flu shot rates are down throughout Southwest Georgia this year, public health officials say.
In the Field with Brad Haire: Peanut Harvest 2011
In this week's "In the Field," Brad Haire of the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences talks with peanut agronomist John Beasley about the 2011 peanut harvest in Georgia.
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