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The Centerville Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding Teresa Meharg, who was last seen on Sunday night.
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Police search underway for missing Centerville woman
The Centerville Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding Teresa Meharg, who was last seen on Sunday night.
Haven Hope House Resource Center adjusts hours, cools the community this summer
Haven Hope House Resource Center will be shifting hours during the summer months and operate as a cooling center on the county’s hottest days.
GA’s Secretary of State investigating third-party voter registration forms sent to dead residents, dog
Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced the investigation after numerous voter registration mailers were sent to deceased Georgians.
Transportation and infrastructure addressed in Perry’s comprehensive plan. Here’s how to get involved.
Residents had the chance to shape Perry’s future during the city’s first Comprehensive Plan community meeting on Thursday, July 9.
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Callaway High to Get Fine Arts Center
Callaway High School will have a new Performing Arts Center.
Troup County Superintendent Rachel Hazel recommended the Board of Education approve the construction by J&R Construction and Development during a meeting on Monday, June 22. The maximum cost of the construction would be $19,169,555.
Manchester Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday
Manchester hosted their annual Independence Day Celebration July 2nd at the historical Manchester Mill. This year marks two-hundred-and-fifty years of freedom as a nation formed on principals such as freedom of speech, freedom of press, the right to bear arms, equality, and a nation formed under God. These principals were represented as citizens wandered around the celebration from the many varying vendors and those represented.
Billboard in Times Square Honors Gooden and PFLG Entertainment
Being on the big screen in New York City’s Times Square was one of the latest notable accomplishments by Princess F.L. Gooden of PFLG Entertainment and a Talbot County resident.
Great Barbecue Tradition Continues
The timing could not have been better.
For most people, last Saturday was not just the Fourth of July, but it was also the 250th birthday of the United States. And for local people it was time for the “Fire Up the Valley” BBQ.
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