Worth County GA Online News

Tareva Moore Lands Graduate Assistantship at FSU in Vocal Performance Article & photograph submitted by Leslie Holten.  Continued below… Tareva Lynel Moore of Sylvester recently graduated from Reinhardt University with her Bachelor Degree in Vocal Performance.  As part of her graduation requirements Tareva presented a one hour formal vocal recital in the Fallany Performing Arts [...]

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In this week’s Worth a Mention, the beautiful roses of Northside Baptist Church share a story with each rose bush planted. See story below:   _______________________________________________ NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH–ROSE GARDEN   by Arlene Schippang Those who travel past it can’t help but notice the beautiful rose garden on the grounds of the Northside Baptist Church [...]

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In this week’s Worth a Mention segment: WCMS Chorus spends Spring Break wooing the Big Apple; students going the distance to keep Camp Arrow going strong; local Cub Scouts observe Earth Day; Cities Week reaps two new additions to local parks and a new business (pictured) is welcomed to Sylvester; this and more below: ________________________________________________ WCMS Chorus Makes [...]

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A lot of people in this week’s Worth a Mention segment including this year’s honor graduates, Worth teachers and students gaining state and even national recognition and more: ____________________________________ Introducing WCHS Class of 2013 Valedictorian, Salutatorian and Honor Graduates Photos submitted   ___________________________________ Hutchinson is Guest Conductor by Gail Wyles The Abraham Baldwin Concert Band presented its [...]

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Worth County Rams Baseball held its annual Old Timer’s Game and Home Run Derby fundraiser on Saturday April 13, 2013. See this week’s Worth a Mention feature below:   ________________________________________________ by Marsha Hickox The High School Varsity players began the day at historical Pope Park in Sylvester with practice and preparing the field for the Old [...]

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UPDATE Below: Local churches are still doing the work and sending up the prayer to keep Worth Countians protected; a Mission Friends mission project is developed to comfort children Worth County EMS will meet on emergency calls; Gordy’s Children in Action treated some Worth students to lunch and an entire church congregation unites to surround the [...]

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Mallory Garwood and Molly Emerson of Worth County share the special bond of sisterhood but more recently they share even more in this week’s Worth a Mention. See story below:   _______________________________________________ The two sisters  nearly three years apart in age, have always been close. If it were even possible, the young ladies are even closer [...]

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In this week’s Worth a Mention segment: A special dedication is held at Best Friends Humane Society for a member who lost her battle to cancer in January 2013; the Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce and several guests attended ribbon cutting ceremony for Sylvester’s newest business; Worth Middle School recently observed FFA week and now recognizing Social Work within [...]

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Worth DECA students place at Region; WCMS students were selected to Statewide Honor Choir and see who is celebrating birthdays today in Worth County; this and more below:         WCHS DECA Members Place at Region Eight first-year DECA members along with their Advisor Mrs. Amanda Nees from Worth County High School attended Region Competition [...]

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Susan Davis of Sylvester (pictured second from left, with fellow MTC 2013 award finalists Rebecca Clark, Tamara Gray and Paul Tompkins) is named Moultrie Tech’s 2013 Instructor of the Year MOULTRIE, GA.  Moultrie Technical College (MTC) Business Administrative Technology instructor and Phi Beta Lambda club advisor Susan Davis of Sylvester was recently selected by her peers [...]

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Worth County had a very special guest pass through Tuesday; founder of Operation Walk America.US and US Marine Mac McQuown, 51, included Hwy 82 through Sumner, Poulan and Sylvester as part of his mission route having destination to the Capitol building steps in each of the 50 states. His means of travel is on foot [...]

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Students and teachers are excelling in the Worth County School system and gaining vast recognition! Such progress in students also comes in part to professional guidance counselors. Recognition for the impact these counselors make in the school system will be observed nationally!  See stories below:     Three Worth County Choral Students Attain All-State Status [...]

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The Worth County High School held its First Annual Pinning Ceremony on Friday. See more below:         Worth County High School 9th grade students were assembled January 18th to greet honored guests and families with their promise to graduate, receiving a pin to commemorate the gesture. Dr. Russ Chesser, the school’s Principal addressed the [...]

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See below who is celebrating a special birthday today in Worth County:       ________________________________________________ Ed’s Truck Stop in Poulan was part of City of Sylvester Attorney Norman Crowe’s 63rd birthday celbration today as pictured below. (Photo submitted) HAPPY BIRTHDAY NORMAN!!   Also celebrating a birthday today, January 9th, are Worthit2u.net Facebook friends Missy O’Neal Fletcher, [...]

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In this week’s Worth a Mention segment: Academic news covering Worth County students an faculty as well as important adult education information. We would like to wish all students, teachers and BOE staff a happy holiday season and look forward to more academic achievement news in the new year! (Please see important announcements at page bottom)   [...]

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This week’s Worth a Mention segment includes: Family Visions Outreach first annual pageant; recognition of WCMS Christian Athletes; 1 – AAAA Rams Cheerleading champs and more below. Be sure to check important notices and job announcements at page bottom: Worth County Middle School Fellowship of Christian Athletes 2012-2013 The WCMS FCA meets every third Wednesday [...]

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The College Board announced in a November 13, 2012 press release the 3rd Annual AP (Advanced Placement Program) District of the Year Awards listing Worth County, among only seven districts in the state, on the 2012 Honor Roll. This and more below:                           [...]

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The Sylvester Computer Guy is a dedicated computer repair shop offering a wide array of services ranging from screen replacements, virus removal, and on-site support to website design, online marketing, commercial photography, and more! Owner/Operator Josh Beckstrom is an electronic gadget enthusiast with 15 years of experience. Not to be confused with just any old [...]

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A lot of good happenings in Worth have  occurred lately and we have a few listed in this week’s Worth a Mention segment posted below: ___________________________________________________ Congratulations! Worthit2u.net covered the local General Election via Live Stream on November 6th. After polls closed, and while awaiting results, we were able to give away gift certificates from participating merchants to [...]

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In this Worth a Mention segment, a Worth County couple share the story of why their newest canine addition to the family is nothing short of a hero. See story below:       Don and Teresa Whitaker of Worth County are among the great number of animal lovers in this county. A few months ago they welcomed a [...]

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This week’s Worth a Mention segment involves a realistic look at how the lives of local teens can be changed in an instant due to bad choices.                         The Sylvester Police Department organized a fatal crash simulation scene held Thursday at the Worth County [...]

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Before noon Thursday, 127 citizens had received a flu vaccination at Worth County’s annual Drive Thru Flu Shot clinic. The day began at the clinic with a morning snack served by the Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce and 60 vaccinations within the first hour. Cont’d below:     Not only did today’s third annual Drive-Thru [...]

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By Maegan Thomas It’s Bulldog time again! And as many people are donning Georgia Bulldog colors and clearing schedules to revolve around football games, Worth County native Wendy Torres and her husband, Josh Torres, have made it possible for children to be number one Bulldog fans while still building basic reading skills. See story below: [...]

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Eleven years ago today, American citizens were literally in shock realizing a plane crash into the south tower of the World Trade Center was only beginning a series of pre-planned Al-Qaeda terrorist attacks that would change our lives as we knew it.       As Americans tuned in to live television news broadcasts to [...]

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The City of Sylvester has recently been approved for grant funding that will contribute to improvements of business storefronts in the Downtown Development district; Also, meet the Class of 2013 HSC Nursing Assistant students; SPD throws Chief Jennings a surprise birthday bash(pictured); Partners of the Worth Board of Education help with the school’s supply needs; and Worth FFA [...]

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By Maegan Thomas While many teenage boys have their minds on cars and dating, competitive trap shooter Ryne Barfield, son of Robert and Patricia Barfield, is concentrating on something bigger… the chance at winning an Olympic medal.  Story continued below: ________________________________________________ The 15 year old Worth County native is ranked 28th for international single trap shooting [...]

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Worthit2u.net is pleased to introduce Miss Maegan Thomas to our readers. Maegan (pictured with ‘Kiddo’) will serve on our team as a part-time account executive in sales/marketing as well as feature writer and photographer. We believe Maegan will be a great asset to Worth County’s Online News Source and our ongoing development. Please join us in welcoming her: ____________________________________________________ [...]

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Worth County Public Health food inspection scores are posted & the scores and these establishments are certainly Worth a Mention; Summer fun at 4-H camp (pictured); a group of guys take to wheelchairs and play some basketball all for a good cause; also, important information on a newly launched homeschool web-based system- this and more below (including your chance [...]

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Two female natives of Worth County are receiving recognition for considerable personal accomplishments. Dr. Judy H. Hall is to be inducted into a Hall Of Fame and Madelyn Hollis has published a book; see stories below:       Dr. Judy H. Hall will be inducted into the Southern Rural Black Women’s Hall of Fame.  [...]

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In this segment of Worth a Mention: The Georgia State Patrol names Worth County Solicitor-General an Honorary Trooper; some WCES students give a special surprise to a few teachers on the last day of school; WCFR recently held a ‘hands on’ class that is imperative response training for a variety of crash incident situations; plus, your chance to win four [...]

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