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August 21, 2024

Additional Arrest Made in Recent Wild Shootout

More Gunfire Reported in Buena Vista

Chatt Commissioner Criticized for Suing the County He Represents

Marion Co Public Library Welcomes New Manager

Schley Residents Asked to Renew Sales Tax

Hadley Reports on Successful Summer Food Program

Improved Eagles Lose Heartbreaker to Hawkinsville

Seminole Spoils Schley Wildcats Opener

Uncle Sam Says Costs Are Down

August 14, 2024

Flint Foundation awards area schools $605,000

Chattco Panthers Give New Coach Nice Start

Marion High Ends Preseason with Confidence

Schley Wildcats Tune Up for Season with Scrimmage

Young Marion Golfer Heats Up the Links

August 7, 2024

Wild Shootout in Buena Vista

Marion set to begin $2.17 Million Water System Project

Schley County Team Wins World Series

Stewart Resident Leads Powerful Program to Help Youth

Schley 12U Team Places Third in World Series

July 31, 2024

Two Arrested, One Wanted in Buena Vista Burglary

Schley Schools Get Good Grades on Ga Milestones

Latavia's Closet helps kids in Cusseta get ready for school

Marion awards bid for Water Improvement Project

Webster BOE to set Tax Rate

July 24, 2024

Marion Couple Arrested after Toddler Overdoses on Drugs

Strickland is New Manager

Juvenile Shooting Suspects are Now Wanted Fugitives

Fun and Tasty Way to Preserve History in Cusseta

Flint Foundation $10,000 Grant to help

Stewart County voters asked to continue sales tax for schools

July 17, 2024

Dews Comes Home to Lead MCHS Baseball

Another Life Lost at Cusseta Intersection

Area Counties Participate in Statewide Bible Reading

Schley Co. Commission to have New Clerk

Is Trump Hitler or Not?

July 10, 2024

Chattco Schools Named One of Best of US Districts

Schley 10U Team is Headed to World Series

Bible Readings set in Buena Vista, Cusseta, Ellaville, Lumpkin, Preston

Fireworks Above Ellaville to Celebrate Independence

July 3, 2024

Young Wannabe Gangsters picked up for allegedly Shooting at Local Officers

Ellaville Nonprofit Awarded SEMC Grant

Chatt Officials Approve Garden and Pass Budget

Stewart families about to get help with Healthy Start Program

June 26, 2024

SPLC Laying Off and Closing Lumpkin Office

BV Man Writes About Overcoming Tragic Crash

Ellaville Downtown Development Authority brings events to town

Chatt Officials Continue to Whittle Way Toward Balanced Budget

June 19, 2024

GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in BV

Barnhill named new Stewart Co Principal

Buena Vista Celebrates Juneteenth with Fathers, Family, Jazz

Cusseta hosts big new Spring Festival

Report notes failure to test and provide water reports in BV

June 12, 2024

Buena Vista to host Public Forum on Trash Pick-Up

Schley's Walker commits to University of Georgia

Stewart County Loses Longtime Leader, Chairman

Local Paper Wins Statewide Awards

June 5, 2024

Buena Vista's Josh Gibson, from Legend to Legendary

Flint awards $60,000 for Marion Co Projects

Schley Family Connection Awards Top Students

Chattahoochee Co fine tunes proposed budget

Stewart County has New School Leaders

Pollock joins

May 29, 2024

Marion Co High Celebrates CTAE Signing Day

Schley High Graduates Storm Into the Future

Chattco Culture Celebrated by Class of 2024

Webster's Bell makes history as State Runner-up

Heart to Heart offers Free Summer Lunches

May 22, 2024

Chattahoochee Co moves forward with Sewer Plans

Ellaville K9 Officer gets Protective Vest

Talented Marion Residents to Tour and Perform in Italy

Marion Grads Mourn Losses and Celebrate Accomplishments

Tight-Knit Webster Co Class of 2024 Graduates

Stewart High honors Exceptional Scholars as Graduates

May 15, 2024

Marion County Honors Teachers of the Year

Peace, Love, and Ellaville

BV Garden Club Spruces Up Courthouse Grounds

Area Athletes Earn Medals at State Track Championship

Marion County Jail Log

May 8, 2024

Persistent Postal Problems Hammer Local Businesses

Why Is the Mail Late?

Kluballs Keep the Music Playing

Wildcat Comebacks Fall Just Short in Elite Eight

Area Athletes Advance to Track State Championship

May 1, 2024

Murder Arrest in Lumpkin

Buena Vista's Downtown Mural goes 3-D

Schley Topples Towns to Advance to Elite Eight

Cheek Reaches Milestone, 500 Wins

Old Mauk Schoolhouse shows off new roof at reunion

April 24, 2024

EPA sends Emergency Response Team to Buena Vista

Richland man arrested for shooting in BV

Schley Sweeps Region Track Titles

Chattco Celebrates Grand Opening of Improved Athletic Complex

Wildcat is bound for Prime Time Football

April 17, 2024

Marion Officials approve Water Infrastructure Project

Preston man accused of double murder

Weaver is happy to be back as manager in Cusseta

La Petite Venue

Holy Smoke raises money for Childrens Homes

Rose Ann Everett Scholarships awarded at SGTC

April 10, 2024

Stolen Drugs Found Outside Local Church

Marion County Loses Longtime Leader

Schley County Show Horses

Chatt Commission hears pitch for fleet management

Buena Vista Officer recognized for life-saving work

April 3, 2024

Postal Service Problems Have Big Local Impact

Marion Co Opens Recreation Season with Record Number of Players

Chatt Co officials hires County Manager

Schley Family Connection shares much info

Latavia's Closet hosts Easter Egg Hunt

That's Some 'Service'

March 27, 2024

MCHS' Jones is State Champ

Chatt and Marion Schools get Workforce Grants

Schley High Wildcats Keep Win Streak Alive

Phoebe and Flint River Fresh give away food in Webster

March 20, 2024

Future is Bright for Solar Project in Marion

Meet Chattahoochee County's Ultra Runner

Flint Foundation makes donation to Schley Family Connection

Flint Foundation makes donation to Tazewell Community Club

March 13, 2024

Candidates for Elections in Marion, Schley, Chattahoochee, Webster

March Comes In Like a Lion, Heavy Rain Washes Out Roads Across the Region

The Town Jewel Opens in Downtown Buena Vista

Chatt Commission offers Manager Job, Discusses 911 Concerns, More

March 6, 2024

Former Dawg & Raven set to be Top Panther

Facility Improvements at CCHS

Marion Family Connection Gaining Ground

Schley Schools Honored for Being Prepared

Johnson says he wants to Stop the Stupid

What Should We Learn from the Murder of Laken Riley?

February 28, 2024

Former Tri County High is Now MTI

Chattco Lady Panthers Advance to Elite Eight

Group is Seeking to Save 'Old Westville'

Barrett exemplifies value of Technical Education at SGTC for Non-Traditional Students

February 21, 2024

Chattco and Schley Teams Advance to State Playoffs

Proposed Project for Solar Farm in Marion turns out to be even bigger

'Love Exploring' says Providence Canyon is 1 of best parks in USA

Stewart County Launches Get Fit Lit

February 14, 2024

Regional Rural History is in Danger

Marion officials to hear requests for solar farm projects

Ellaville couple spending retirement helping others

Chatt Co Commission names 3 finalists for County Manager

February 7, 2024

Heart to Heart Needs Community's Help

Bus Shop Burglars Busted

Webster Co High names STAR Students and Teachers

Chattco Football Coach Resigns

Area residents can get help paying for prescribed fire

January 31, 2024

Schley's Newman Honored for Conservation

Stewart's Rushing Awarded for Conservation

Webster's Jones Awarded for Conservation

Marion Family Connection invites community to Annual Meeting

Schley Superintendent gives Update to Family Connection

Stewart High names STAR Student and Teacher

Harkness is Ga Library Director of the Year

January 24, 2024

Buena Vista has Major Water Outage

Marion Election Supervisor Resigns

Schley High names STAR Student and Teacher

Marion High names STAR Student and Teacher

Ellaville native promoted

January 17, 2024

A Sobering Lesson for Local Teenagers

MLK Jr Celebration held in Ellaville

Chatt Co Commission elects officers, discusses manager position

Marion residents can get free tax help

Williams is Stewart Teacher of Year

January 10, 2024

Woman who claimed to have murdered husband allegedly assaults Marion officers

Ellaville Council welcomes new members, approves alcohol licenses

Crimes to Hit Century Mark

December 27, 2023

Schley's Solomon Signs with South Carolina

Marion Co VFDs to offer Firefighting Class

First Annual Richland Toy Drive

Richards attends Georgia's Pre-K Program

December 20, 2023

Ellaville Gang Member Sentenced to Prison

Christmas on the Farm in Marion Welcomes Visitors

Webster BOE Earns Exemplary Status

Ho, Ho, Hold the Presses - Here's the REAL Christmas Story

Buena Vista Christmas Parade

Ellaville Christmas Parade

December 13, 2023

Murder Suspect At Large

Annual Cusseta Christmas Parade and Celebration

Childs is Schley Co Champion for Education

Memory of Fallen Eagle is Flying High

Lumpkin's Toole named CTC EAGLE Winner

December 6, 2023

Marion mulls possibility of joining Rural Transit System

Schley's Spectacular Season Ends in Close Loss in Semifinal

Bryant named Marion Co Champion of Education

From Heart to Heart - Thankful to Help Others

November 29, 2023

Schley Storms Back to Win Quarterfinal Over Early

Wildcats to take on Bowdon in rematch of last year's title game

Chatt Co Historic Preservation Society hosts Turkey Shoot

Dirt Road Dreams Opens in Downtown Ellaville

Marion gets help to PROPEL future plans

November 22, 2023

MCMHS Dedicates, Names Walking Trail and Pavilion

Schley Beats Lincoln 49-23 in State Playoffs

Schley Commission Adopts Animal Ordinance

Schley to host Early in Elite 8

Christmas Plans in BV, Cusseta, Ellaville

November 15, 2023

Rural America on display in Buena Vista once again

From Ellaville to Across the Map

Buena Vista and Richland Election Results

No 1 ranked Wildcats to kick-off State Playoffs vs Lincoln

Tazewell Tradition - BBQ & Stew to Support Community

November 8, 2023

Solomon inks one of state's first high school NIL deals

Schley High ends regular season with undefeated record

Draneville VFD gets Sumter EMC Grant

November 1, 2023

Vibrant Marion Folk Art Site gets Boost with Grant

No 1 Ranked Schley Downs Marion 36-0

Webster County Hosts Olde Tyme Fair

Buena Vista gears up for return of Rural America

Marion, Schley, and Chattco teams Advance to State XC Championship

October 25, 2023

Schley High Wins Another 1 vs 2 Battle

Marion makes tax rate and 'Clear' break both official

Friendship Association leads 40 Men to accept Christ at Season Opener Dinner

Webster to Host Annual Ole Tyme Country Fair

October 18, 2023

Tranquility Gardens Opens in Rural Marion County

Yardwork Turns Dirty When Men Steal from Elderly Woman

No 1 Ranked Wildcats Stop Taylor County Cold

Sign Erected in Memory of Anthony Bair

Eagles Run Over Panthers in 41-7 Victory

Honoring the Fallen and Comforting Families; It's Not About You

October 11, 2023

Marion to bring Water Department back 'in house'

Georgia Run for the Fallen honors military heroes and families

Cusseta Library to host Interactive Play

Marion 7^th Grader Provides Spark to Help Finish the Mission

October 4, 2023

BV Council gives OK to rezoning for Heart to Heart

Chattco's Richards is named Georgia PreK Teacher of Year

No. 1 ranked Schley County cruises to win over Chattahoochee

Preserving Marion County History One Piece at a Time

Barfield is named Webster County Teacher of Year

September 27, 2023

Schley Elementary Named Distinguished School

Wildcats Whip Bulldogs in Battle of No 1 vs No 2

Lumpkin Police gets $34,150 to Update Communications

Marion Co and Buena Vista set Tentative Tax Rates

September 20, 2023

Rural America Festival returning to Buena Vista

No 1 vs No 2 Friday in Ellaville

Chattco Elementary recognized as a Literacy Leader School

350 Race in MCMHS XC Invitational

September 13, 2023

Marion BOE to Get More for Same

Three Sons Deer Processing opens in Marion

Ellaville Council discusses election, taxes, big grant

Run for Fallen to return to Schley, Marion, Chatt Co

Schley Wins Battle of Top Ranked Teams

September 6, 2023

Buena Vista native to debut third play at home

No 1 Schley Stuns No 3 Early in 30-0 Shutout

It's time for the Cusseta Scarecrow Scatter

Healthier Stewart celebrates accomplishments

August 30, 2023

Candidates Qualify for Municipal Elections

Big Job Fair held in Buena Vista

CCHS has New Principal

First Blue Collar Benefit was a Big Hit

Marion County Dominates Southland Academy

August 23, 2023

Buena Vista breaks ground for $12.25 million project

Local lady scammed out of $18,000

Schley man trains and races homing pigeons

Chase leads to arrest for drugs and burglary

Schley Wildcats Trounce Tattnall Square

Eagles score comeback win over Class 4A Shaw

August 16, 2023

Marion Co Commission to manage road grading and maintenance for Fort Moore

Chattahoochee Co to help Fort Moore with HVAC, generators, vent hoods

Ellaville Mural is Coming Along

Chatt Commission says next tax rate will result in total increase of 6.93%

Huge Forestry and Wildlife Expo held at MCMHS

Wildcats enter football season ranked No. 2 in state

August 9, 2023

City of Buena Vista to Battle Bats in Gym

More Than Just a Run - Event brings community together

Chattco High Cadets soar at National Flight Academy

New Business Opens in Ellaville

August 2, 2023

Harris named Marion County Manager

Blue Collar Benefit set to help local resident

Schley to crack down on late utility bills

Chattco Panthers have new Head Football Coach

Family Fun Night is this Friday at MCMHS

Latavia's Closet hosts Back to School Bash

Chattahoochee Clerk makes progress with records and more

July 26, 2023

Buena Vista has Big Family Weekend

Ellaville Piggly Wiggly pitches in $2,000 for youth teams

Schley 8U Baseball Team Wins State, Heads to World Series

Schley Grad is Going Bananas as World's Tallest Baseball Player

Campos receives prestigious GMVHA ROTC Scholarship

Don't Try That in a Small Town

Young Marion Golfer competes in GSGA State Championship

July 19, 2023

Buena Vista moves forward with New Park plan

Schley has two teams headed to Dixie Youth World Series

Believers gather to read Bible at Marion Courthouse

Buena Vista to host Weekend on The Square

Georgia Milestone Test Results 8th Grade

July 14, 2023

Richland Council welcomes new member, approves festival plans

July 12, 2023

Bomb Scare leads to Armed Stand-Off and Arrest

Locals give input for possible Greenway Development in Marion

MCHS Lady Eagles enter new era with new coach

Longtime MCHS Coach is now at Perry High

July 5, 2023

Planting Paradise Nursery opens in Buena Vista

Chatt County launches TextMyGov system

Slab Poured for Schley County Community Center

Cusseta honors Rosso

June 28, 2023

Chatt Commission adopts new Yard Waste Collection Policy

Tri-County '91 grads

Summer Cafe serves kids in Schley County

Chattahoochee Co starts partnership with River Rock Dog Rescue

Marion Co Chamber has new President

June 21, 2023

Storms Spark Fires and Destruction in Marion

Chatt. Co. officials reject request from fellow commissioner again

Windstream wins grant for broadband internet in Webster County

Young Marion resident shoots up the Golf Rankings

June 14, 2023

Fathers Matter

The Journal wins 8 awards from Georgia Press Association

Webster EMS awarded grant for laptops

Ellaville Police Department gets grant for K9

Marion County Community rallies together in prayer after loss of two local students

May 31, 2023

Meeting set in Buena Vista to discuss Greenway Development

Providence Canyon State Park in Stewart to Expand

Data shows there is work to be done across the state for early Reading, Math, and English/LA

Marion native and war hero laid to rest at Andersonville

May 24, 2023

Final Plans in Place for Hometown Hero

Local governments receive much money for roads, infrastructure

City of Ellaville gets Flint Grant for Mural

Chattco's Richards is Finalist for Ga Pre-K Teacher of Year

MCHS Class of 2023 Takes Flight on Faith

Tight-Knit Webster Class of 2023 Celebrates Graduation

Schley Wildcats fight hard but fall in State Semifinals

How Can You Honor Our Fallen Heroes?

May 17, 2023

Springtime Ellaville - Luau in the Ville

Wildcats Win Wild State Playoff Series

Schley High is Track State Runner-Up

Crimes make Stewart Co. History as State Champ

MCHS Eagles have State Track Medalists and Relay Champs

Chattco has Two State Track Champs

May 10, 2023

Chattahoochee Co. Hires New County Manager

Buena Vista gets good news on water rates

Lumpkin woman's book looks to give hope to black men

Wildcats Advance to Elite 8 in State Playoffs

May 3, 2023

Homecoming for Hometown Hero

PFC Luther Story's Congressional Medal of Honor Citation

Lumpkin Woman Uses Fake Robbery to Steal $8,000 from Buena Vista Store

New BV Mural Celebrates Area History and Future

Wildcats Whip Wilkinson in State Playoffs

Chattco Makes School History by Advancing to Sweet 16

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Seminole Spoils Schley Wildcats Opener