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Hamilton Hikes Cost Of Irrigation Meters
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April 23, 2026

During the meeting held Monday, Apr. 13, the Hamilton City Council approved a significant increase in the cost of installing water meters for irrigation. The use of separate water meters measuring water use for households and irrigation had been a requested service provided by the city for some time. For most water customers, the amount of money charged for sewer is based on household water consumption. However, sewer fees were not charged on water that flowed through the irrigation meter as this water did not involve sewer treatment. Ben Hood, head of the city’s water and sewer department, offered a report to the city that indicated that while the city charged only $300 for installing an irrigation meter, it was costing the city in excess of $700. This included the meter, associated parts and labor.

Rep. Buckner to Hold Town Hall Meeting
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April 23, 2026

The Talbot County School District is launching a strategic planning process and is seeking input from citizens, staff, parents, students, and civic leaders. “Community feedback will play a vital role in shaping a plan that reflects the priorities and aspirations of the district and its stakeholders,” said Superintendent Jonathan Taylor .

Greenville to Get New Restaurant
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April 16, 2026

The Greenville City Council learned that a new restaurant will soon be locating in the city. At their April 7 meeting, the Council was informed that a new Fusion restaurant will begin construction in the near future at 990 North Talbotton Street. The anticipated menu will be a mix of Mexican, Mediterranean and American favorites. The owners’ goal is to have the restaurant up and open for business by Thanksgiving or Christmas this year.

Data Centers Still a Concern For Hogansville Residents
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April 16, 2026

After approval of the consent agenda, the April 6th Hogansville City Council meeting began with five citizen appearances, the first by Gage Bailey, who discussed the data-center ordinance. He said he had helped submit three ordinance drafts to the council and was told the council couldn't meet with Fertile Ground Inc., representatives again except in a public setting, but had learned a meeting had occurred and the real estate purchase option agreement had been amended to March 9, 2027. Bailey said he was confused and upset about what had transpired and if FGI representatives were interested in speaking to the public, they would attend the council meetings. Thus far, they have not addressed the public.

This Week in American History: 1912 – Titanic Survivors Reach New York
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April 16, 2026

• Apr. 18. Today in 1912, the ocean liner RMS Carpathia enters New York City. A heavy rain is falling as Carpathia enters the harbor with over 700 passengers from the ill-fated Titanic. Carpathia was nearly 70 miles from Titanic when the sinking ship’s distress call was received. Despite danger from icebergs, under the command of Captain Arthur Rostron, Carpathia made her best speed to the disaster to find Titanic had already sunk and rescued surviving passengers from the frigid waters.

DID YOU KNOW …? Was one of Hitler’s top advisors half American?
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April 16, 2026

April moves along at it usual pace, and we are getting deeper into spring. Ah, isn’t it wonderful? Yes, actually, it is. I hope your April is going as well as it can possibly go, and that the rest of the year is even better for you!  How about some trivia? Got some fresh stuff right here!

* Jesus Christ Ascension Into Heaven *
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April 16, 2026

Greetings and blessings! As you might agree, little is said about Jesus’ ascension (going up) to Heaven. In fact, I think it’s a bit unfair since we spend a month honoring and celebrating numerous events yearly. So today, go with me as we dig just a little deeper and hopefully, we will learn together. Too often, I hear preachers say, “On the 3rd day after His death, Jesus got up or rose and is seated at the right hand of God the Father in heaven, the rest is history,” but not so.  The Bible records in all four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) and the Book of Acts that attest to His ascension. Jesus led His followers near Bethany (Luke 24:50-51) and ascended into heaven in their presence.

A Loss of Confidence
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April 16, 2026

School voucher programs are becoming increasingly popular. Several weeks ago news reports out of Texas indicated families seeking school vouchers far exceeded funds budgeted for the program. Those same reports noted that additional funding will likely be budgeted next year. There are a growing number of states, and Georgia is one, that is issuing school vouchers. In a nutshell, these vouchers can be used to pay for private schools or public schools in a different school district from where the student lives, and in some cases tutoring or homeschooling. In Georgia, the program is called Georgia Promise Scholarship Program and pays $6,500 annually per student but there is a catch. To qualify, the school district in which the student resides must be in the bottom 25 percent of underperforming school zones. The application period for the 2025-26 school year closed the end of March.

Where No One Has Really Gone Before
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April 16, 2026

As I write these words, four human beings are farther from their home world than any other people have ever been. There are still people out there who don’t believe any of it ever happened. I truly feel sorry for those folks, and I’ll get into why in a bit. The four-person crew of Artemis II - Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, and Mission Specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen - made a loop around the Moon on the evening of April 6 and extended farther out into space than any crewed spacecraft has ever gone - 252,756 miles away from Earth.  They beat the record held by the crew of Apollo 13, which was set in 1970.

Kidney Disease Awareness Event Scheduled for April 18th in Shiloh
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April 16, 2026

The Warrior Dean Foundation will hold a Kidney Disease Awareness Event on Saturday, Apr. 18 between 12 noon and 4 p.m. at the Shiloh Walking Trail. The event is designed to bring awareness, support for families and promote health education. The event will bring together local families, supporters and businesses for a meaningful cause. There will be a walk and line dancing for the Kidney Disease cause. The event is being held by Tiffany Warrior, who suffers from kidney disease. The event is free and all donations, no matter how small, will be greatly appreciated.

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