Quitman NewsLocal news for Quitman, GA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Peach Festival- May 18, 2008 "I've been playing two years. I just got bored one day, honestly, and taught myself how to play. I thought it was fun. I hope they let me play again next time" Morven continued a tradition on Saturday that has been bringing people from afar for 21 years: the annual Peach Festival. via Valdosta Daily Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/quitman-ga/2008/05/peach-festival?fromrss=1 Former mayor left legacy in Milledgeville, Baldwin- May 12, 2008 "He was generally concerned with young people. He was a shaker and a mover in recreation" Many Milledgeville residents have met current mayor Richard Bentley, and many of them have even had lunch with or shook the hand of former Milledgeville Mayor Floyd Griffin, Jr. via Union-Recorderhttp://www.topix.net/city/quitman-ga/2008/05/former-mayor-left-legacy-in-milledgeville-bal... Retirement village rezoning approved- May 10, 2008 Oconee County commissioners this week cleared the way for a large new retirement community aimed at serving all of Northeast Georgia. via Athens Banner-Heraldhttp://www.topix.net/city/quitman-ga/2008/05/retirement-village-rezoning-approved?fromrss=... Georgia Trend lauds Archway Project in Colquitt County- May 8, 2008 "It is an honor for us to accept this award on behalf of the citizens" Colquitt County's association with the Archway Project has brought it more acclaim. via Moultrie Observerhttp://www.topix.net/city/quitman-ga/2008/05/georgia-trend-lauds-archway-project-in-colqui... Local Sheriff's Race Heats Up- May 2, 2008 "I started the first interdiction team with the state of Georgia on I-95 and I plan to continue that when elected to Sheriff" One of the top local law enforcement leaders in our area, Lowndes County Sheriff Ashley Paulk, says he intends not to run for reelection after 16 years of service. via WCTV Tallahasseehttp://www.topix.net/city/quitman-ga/2008/05/local-sheriffs-race-heats-up?fromrss=1 |