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New details on construction of the new terminal at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport. Construction crews are working on the final touches. Right now, officials are looking at bids for food vendors. TheyMore >>
New details on construction of the new terminal at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport. Construction crews are working on the final touches.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:34 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:34:05 GMT
Supporters of a former Pelham teacher, accused of assaulting his principal, came out Tuesday to support him. They spoke to the Pelham School board saying former Pelham Elementary School teacher BobbyMore >>
Supporters of a former Pelham teacher, accused of assaulting his principal, came out Tuesday to support him.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:24 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:24:47 GMT
Some folks in South Georgia know all too well the destruction a powerful tornado can cause. Back in 2000, a tornado killed 11 people in Camilla. That prompted Mitchell County to become the state's firstMore >>
Some folks in South Georgia know all too well the destruction a powerful tornado can cause. Back in 2000, a tornado killed 11 people in Camilla.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:46 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:46:50 GMT
Some folks in South Georgia frantically tried to get in touch with loved ones who live near the destruction in Oklahoma. Leesburg's Wendy Mathis has a brother who lives in Oklahoma City and works in BethanyMore >>
Some folks in South Georgia frantically tried to get in touch with loved ones who live near the destruction in Oklahoma.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:38:18 GMT
A concerned citizen is stepping up to help the children who have been devastated by the tornado in Oklahoma. Lee County resident Jyl Goodson says she wants to help bring joy back to the children in Moore,More >>
A concerned citizen is stepping up to help the children who have been devastated by the tornado in Oklahoma.More >>
January 31, 2003
Albany- Friday, Southside Middle School math teacher Purvis Jackson was teaching basic geometry, but next week he will join his army reserve unit and report to Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
The 27 year old says being young helps him connect with the students, and that's one reason he'll miss them so much. Purvis says he's spent the entire year learning each student's personality and looks forward to coming back and seeing how they've progressed.
The students aren't the only ones who will miss Mr. Jackson in his absence. "He's one of the few male teachers here. The faculty, staff and students love him," admits Principal Johnny Scott.
Others, including language arts teacher Alma Misih, say they will be praying for Jackson's safe return.
Though Mr. Jackson told his students weeks ago about his deployment, he reminded them how he'd catch a plane back to Georgia if they didn't behave while he's gone.
Principal Scott says he already has a replacement certified math teacher to take Mr. Jackson's place beginning Tuesday. Jackson is also an assistant football coach at Monroe High School.
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