Quitman News

ALBANY, GA Georgia labor officials are hoping a job summit planned for January might help restart Georgia's stalled job market.

James Lord Pierpont, who composed the beloved holiday song "Jingle Bells," lived for a time in Valdosta and Quitman.

The family moved to Quitman from Miami because the cost of living was cheaper. They don't have the best living conditions, but what bothers them most is not being able to stay warm.

Eric Foltz has traveled more than 4,100 miles and through 11 states to raise awareness for wounded soldiers.

THUMBS UP: To Sons of Solomon Lodge No. 151 and Electa Chapter No. 323, the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, LACE, TEACH Inc.

At 1:28 a.m., Valdosta police arrested Michael Brian Browning, 42, of Valdosta, for disorderly conduct on Saturday in the 1400 block of Gornto Road, according to police reports.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 Services for Burnum Legette Barrett, 70, of Cairo, Georgia, are at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2009, graveside in Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo, GA with the Rev.

On Nov. 3, Nikki Bradley made history in Quitman. She became the first black woman to ever be elected to the Quitman Board of Commissioners.

Looking for my husband's birth family. He was born on November 16, 1960 in Quitman, Georgia.

Area cities will recognize Valdosta State University's Adult Nurse Practitioner program as they sign proclamations in honor of Nurse Practitioner Week, Nov.

New farming method taking hold in Georgia. Since early 2007, grazing-only dairies added 6,000 cows to Georgiaa s herd.

After suffering a stroke as he began his third year of chiropractic school in Marietta, Quitman native Walter Romine Jr.

South Georgia Regional Library has planned a Halloween treat by taking a walk through "Weird Georgia" Saturday.

Cass Burch took a leap of faith 12 years ago when he purchased a small dealership in Quitman, Ga.

Brooks County hosts event this weekend By Dean Poling QUITMAN - With the economy canceling the Midnight Sun horse show this year, a Brooks County organization will host a tour of homes this weekend.

The arrest of two individuals in Brooks County on Thursday, October 1st completed a year long investigation of a local Brooks County man and his wife for drug trafficking.

The thing that Rachel Paytee enjoys the most about cooking is having people come back for seconds.

With a focus on health care reform, Quitman and Valdosta residents will gather at the former Barack Obama headquarters at Savannah's in Downtown Quitman to hold a "We Can't Afford to Wait" vigil at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Members of the public are invited to an open house at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Tifton Mall to discuss the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan.

Everyday, Americans are fighting for our freedom. It's a war that carries with it a great burden.