Library offering free algebra tutoring

DALTON, Ga. — The Northwest Georgia Regional Library System will offer free math tutoring for current algebra I students this April at the Dalton-Whitfield County Library. With a limited number of seats available, the library aims to help as many students as possible prepare for End of Course tests. Interested students may inquire about and apply for this opportunity at any of the Northwest Georgia Regional Library System libraries: Dalton-Whitfield, Calhoun-Gordon and Chatsworth-Murray County. Funds for this program were made possible through a grant from the North Georgia Electric Membership Corp.

 

Juveniles arrested in home burglary attempt

VALDOSTA — Four people reportedly attempted to force their way into a city residence Tuesday morning, according to the Valdosta Police Department. Three juveniles and one adult were in custody Tuesday afternoon, according to police reports. At approximately 9 a.m., four people — “possibly juveniles” — attempted to break into a woman’s residence on the 2900 block of Tyndall Drive. The resident yelled at the four people who ran away, according to a VPD report. The woman called Valdosta police to the scene. Authorities used a police dog to track four suspects to a nearby apartment complex, according to the VPD report. The woman claimed the four people found by the dog are the same as the ones trying to get into her residence. The suspects face possible charges of attempted burglary, according to VPD.

 

Traffic shifts on 133 to aid construction

MOULTRIE, Ga. — The construction company working on two sections of Highway 133 between Moultrie and Valdosta has shifted traffic onto new roadways so it can begin working on the existing stretches. Traffic shifted Tuesday about 3,000 feet south of Pauline Church Road, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation, and it shifted Wednesday between Highway 333 in Brooks County and Southerland Avenue in Berlin. Georgia DOT is widening/reconstructing SR 133 by sections between Valdosta and Albany; both sections affected by this week’s traffic shifts are being built by The Scruggs Co. of Hahira. Two sections have been completed and three others have been let or are under construction. Those five projects together cover Highway 133 from Moultrie to Valdosta. Projects from Moultrie to Albany are still in the planning stages.

 

Memorial service to honor W.J. “Bill” Usery Jr.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — Georgia Military College Prep School will hold a celebration honoring the life and legacy of the former U.S. Sec. of Labor and GMC Prep alum W.J. “Bill” Usery Jr. in the Goldstein Center for the Performing Arts. The event is free and open to the public but seating is limited. Usery served under five U.S. presidents and was a member of Pres. Gerald Ford’s cabinet. He passed away in December 2016 at the age of 92. The program will be held at 2:30 p.m. on the GMC campus.

 

Local quilter’s guild to host quilt show.

TIFTON, Ga. — The Wiregrass Quilters’ Guild will host the American Legacy Quilt Show on Friday, April 7, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture Peanut Museum. The show will feature traditional and modern quilts made by members and other quilt artists from the area. A special exhibit of Quilts of Valor will also be displayed. These quilts are made by guild members and given to combat veterans in appreciation for their service to our country. A special presentation of one of these quilts will be made at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 8. Quilting demonstrations will be going on during the day on Saturday also. Demonstrations will include “Fidget Quilts” for Alzheimer patients, wool appliqué, thread painting, and machine embroidery. Paper piecing techniques and quick pillowcases will also be shown. Besides viewing the quilts, visitors to the show can shop in the boutique for handmade items, buy tickets for gift baskets, and have an opportunity to win a beautiful quilt made by guild members, if their lucky number is drawn. In conjunction with the American Legacy Quilt Show, the Georgia Museum of Agriculture gallery will feature the works of award winning Tallahassee quilter, Linda O’Sullivan. “A Celtic Perspective” may be seen in the gallery from April 8 – July 20. Admission to the American Legacy Quilt Show is free. The museum gallery exhibit may be seen with a regular GMA admission.

 

Dedication held for Little School House Museum

WHITE SPRINGS, Fla. — A dedication and ribbon cutting of the Camp School House Museum was held Friday.The one-room Camp school house, circa 1907, was donated by the Camp Family to Hamilton County several years ago, and is now located adjacent to the public library on U.S. Highway 41 in White Springs. Dr. Benjamin Franklin Camp Jr. and his beloved wife Annie built the school from lumber from their saw mill for exclusive use for their family. According to Brenda Gipson, the museum started when she and her husband received three old school desks.  She said this will be a great addition to the town.  The museum will be open daily once the plexiglass viewing area is installed.  For tours or to discuss donations of historic school books or artifacts, please contact Brenda Gipson at 813-986-3597.