Quitman Free Press

Quitman Free Press The Quitman Free Press was established in 1876 and is the Official Legal Publication of Brooks County Lee Street in Quitman, Georgia 31643.

The Quitman Free Press (USPS #453-180) is published every Wednesday by AIR Publications Inc., and is located at 112 N.

06/01/2026

Please be advised that the regular scheduled City Council meeting has been moved to June 9th, 2026.

06/01/2026

The 2026 Hurricane season starts today along with the need to have plans in place.
1. Know your risk, have a plan.
2. Have the supplies you'll need.
3. Have a communications plan.
4. Prepare for prolonged power outages and the post-storm environment.
5. Rely on trusted sources.
Visit https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes for preparedness tips for your home and business.

06/01/2026

📢Important Notice: Property Inspections in Progress📢

GMASS has been contracted to assist with property reviews within Brooks County.
🔹Appraisers will be visiting properties to conduct brief visual inspections, which may include grading, measuring, and photographing structures.
🔹Please note that these inspections are exterior only; appraisers will not enter any homes.
🔹All appraisers will have clearly marked vehicles and carry identification badges.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office.
☎Phone Number: 229-263-7920
📧E-mail: [email protected]

05/27/2026

Update Mrs. Crawford was located unfortunately not the way we were hoping. We offer our prayers and condolences to her family and the Lowndes County first responders on this case.

Close to Brooks County:
AlertLowndes URGENT!: MATTIE'S CALL: Lowndes County Sheriff's Office is seeking help locating Lizzie Ruth Crawford, a 67-year-old Black female, 5'02", 161 lbs., brown eyes, red hair. Last seen 05/26/2026 at 10:00 PM at 5098 Rocky Ford Rd., Valdosta, GA 31601. She may be wearing a blue or orange shirt and underwear. If seen or if you have information, call 911 or LCSO at 229-671-2900.

In honor of the men, women and families of the United States military who have given the ultimate sacrifice, the Quitman...
05/22/2026

In honor of the men, women and families of the United States military who have given the ultimate sacrifice, the Quitman Free Press will be closed Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. Next Wednesday's edition will be delivered one day late. We will reopen with normal business hours Tuesday, May 26.

05/21/2026

We recently had a problem with our phone lines and were unable to receive calls. The problem has been resolved but we have set up temporary numbers if this situation happens again.

229-305-8570
229-560-8591

05/20/2026

Election Results - Local Races, all precincts reporting:

County Commissioner District 1:
Lee Larko - 308
Johnny “JJ” Allen, Jr. - 91
Donnie Ware - 130

County Commissioner District 2:
Patrick Folsom - 322

County Commissioner District 3:
Dwayne Warren - 161
Willie “Be-Bop” Cody, Sr. - 226
Andrew Wade - 95

Board of Education At Large:
Kasey Knight - 1,230
Glen Gosier - 844

Board of Education District 2:
Larry Cunningham - 329

Board of Education District 4:
Jessica Exum Goodan - 266

Full details will be included in next week's edition of the Quitman Free Press.

05/19/2026

ELECTION REMINDERS: Polls for the General Primary and Special Election (SPLOST) are open until 7 p.m. today. Remember to bring a state-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, Georgia voter ID card or passport. Any voter who is in line at their polling location by 7 p.m. has the right to stay in line until they are able to cast their vote, even after the polls have closed. Per Georgia Code 21-2-409, voters 75 and older, or disabled voters who require assistance, may move to the front of the line.

If poll workers are unable to locate your voter information but you are confident in your registration status, you may request a provisional ballot and will have three days to solve your eligibility issues in order for your vote to count. If you make a mistake on your ballot, you may request a new one from a nearby poll worker.

Voters can check their registration status or locate their voting precinct using the following link:

05/15/2026

REMINDER: The City of Morven’s 39th annual Peach Festival is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ernest Lawson Park. The parade is set to begin at 2 p.m.

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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