Jillene Strickland “Jill” Middleton, 66, of Blackshear, passed away early Monday morning, January 27, 2025, at Harborview ...

Shundra Owens Vickery, 42, of Blackshear, passed away Monday morning, January 27, 2025, at her residence.

above (l-r) and Justin Inglett, Chief Financial Officer, Dale Neely, CEO, Brandy Mizell, Called to Care Outreach Coordinator, Megan Hickox, Called to Care Resource Center Coordinator, Brenda O’Steen, ...

This picture is indeed worth a thousand words. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy covered his ears during a recent Congressional hearing so he wouldn’t have to hear criticisms of his job performance.

This last week in January, we can say it was very cold and snowy here in Blackshear. It’s time for warmer weather. I really enjoyed the snow, looking out the window. I’m so glad it was just one day.

Winter Storm Enzo arrived around 6 p.m., Tuesday, January 21 pelting the area with a mixture of sleet and snow. Remnants from the storm can still be seen in the Okefenokee area as of Monday morning, ...

Pierce County experienced a historic snowfall last Tuesday and Wednesday as the local landscape was turned into a “winter wonderland” for several days. Freezing rain, sleet and the heaviest snowfall ...

SGHA Junior Beta inductees, grades 6–8, are (l-r) front row: Mikaiya Dougherty, Violet Anderson of Blackshear and Gracy West. Back row: Daniel Saunders, and Brady Page. Not pictured is Connor Brown.

Ware County alum and Calgary Stampeders running back Dedrick Mills (26), shown in action in a 2024 Canadian Football League game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, reached a contract extension with ...

A boom truck swings trusses into the waiting hands of a work crew, helping the new First Southern Bank in Blackshear take shape. Work is estimated to be complete by this summer. Steady progress is ...

Roman Carter took his granddaughter, Ayla, and friends on fun rides in the snow in his side by side in Hacklebarney. The children sat in a water ski tube tied to the outdoor vehicle and jetted ...