Several Terrell County High School JROTC cadets were recognized for outstanding citizenship, leadership and service during the school's recent JROTC Honors Night, receiving awards from the Old Herod Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
According to police, May drove into the yard of a nearby residence instead of complying with officers' commands. He then exited the vehicle and ran into the home on foot.
As Southwest Georgia farmers continue to recover from prolonged drought conditions that affected planting and crop production this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is reminding producers that a range of federal disaster assistance programs remain available while also expanding relief payments through its Supplemental Disaster Relief Program.
Brig. Gen. Kevin G. Collins assumed command of Marine Corps Logistics Command during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, succeeding Maj. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow after four years leading the organization responsible for sustaining Marine forces around the globe.
Following the defeat of its referendum, Lee County became just the second of Georgia's 159 counties without voter approval for an active ESPLOST, leaving the school system without the state's primary local funding source for major construction, renovations, school buses and other capital improvements.
Families from across Southwest Georgia are invited to gather in Dawson on July 4 for an afternoon of food, fellowship and fireworks as the Terrell County Recreation Department hosts its annual July Fest celebration.
Leadership of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany officially changed hands Monday morning as Col. Matthew J. McKinney relinquished command to Col. Stephen A. Ritchie during a traditional change of command ceremony recognizing nearly three decades of military service while marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of the Marine Corps' most critical logistics installations.
According to the Georgia Secretary of State, 1,731 of Terrell County's 6,048 active registered voters cast ballots in the May primary, a turnout rate of 28.6%. Four weeks later, only 922 voters participated in the June 16 primary runoff, reducing turnout to 15.2%.
A longtime Dawson business has entered a new era as Riley and Jessie Davis officially assumed ownership of Christie's Feed & Seed, with the Terrell County Chamber of Commerce marking the transition during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Residents can now find Dawson News coverage alongside regional reporting on the Albany Herald's website while also following breaking news, community events and feature stories through the Dawson News Facebook page.
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