The Journal

01/07/2026

 Old historic homes almost always have at least a little bit of an interesting story. However, one recently renovated by John Daniel of Buena Vista (Broadmoor Realty) has a fascinating background. What makes it all the more interesting is that its first owner was one of Marion County's most promin...

01/07/2026

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01/03/2026

This week's newspaper includes Area Champions for Education, An Honor for the Tondee Family, A 'Next Generation' Leader; Nursing Pin Recipients, Marion County Jail Log, Opinion Columns, Crossword Puzzle, Poster Contest Winners, Schedules of Activities at Area Libraries, and MUCH More!

01/02/2026

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: In the newspaper at this time last year

 A pipe failure resulted in approximately 14,000 gallons of raw sewage being spilled into an unnamed tributary on Minter Street in Buena Vista on December 19. The City of Buena Vista recently announced the spill. The Georgia Env...

01/02/2026

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: In the newspaper at this time last year.

 The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested and charged Tyrone Smith Jr., age 26, of Cuthbert with Aggravated Assault and Felony Murder in connection to the death of Delquan Harris, age 23, of Cuthbert. On Sunday, December 22, 2024, at about 3:20 a.m., the Lumpkin Police Department request...

01/02/2026

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01/02/2026

In this week's newspaper:

 The information below was entered into the Register of Prisoners at the Marion County Jail.  · Douglas Mowbray, M, 30, Ellaville, 12-21-25: felony violation of probation.  · Deanna Nichole Brannon, F, 27, Mauk, 12-21-25: disorderly conduct.  · Lisa Darnell Lawson, F, 38, Mauk, 12-2...

01/02/2026

In this week's newspaper:

 Andy Payne of Weston was recently chosen for the Next Generation Leadership Institute (NGLI) cohort. The program will last one year.  The goals of NGLI are to equip Conservation District leaders with personal, civic and organizational development so they can ensure future needs of resource mana...

01/01/2026

In this week's newspaper: available online and in stores

 The Tondee Family was recently awarded the 2025 Georgia Southwestern State University Family Legacy Award. The announcement read: "Georgia Southwestern proudly celebrates the enduring legacy of the Tondee family, whose deep roots in education and unwavering support for GSW have made a lasting i...

01/01/2026

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 Webster County's 2025 Champion of Education is Sue Moncus. There are outstanding individuals in each community who go above and beyond the norm to assist and promote local schools and other educational agencies. The Chattahoochee-Flint RESA Champions for Education program was created to identif...

01/01/2026

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 Schley County's 2025 Champion of Education is Gabe Theiss. There are outstanding individuals in each community who go above and beyond the norm to assist and promote local schools and other educational agencies. The Chattahoochee-Flint RESA Champions for Education program was created to identif...

01/01/2026

In this week's newspaper: online and in stores

 Marion County's 2025 Champion of Education is Frankie Crawford. There are outstanding individuals in each community who go above and beyond the norm to assist and promote local schools and other educational agencies. The Chattahoochee-Flint RESA Champions for Education program was created to id...