The vote came after a packed meeting at the Early County Theatre, where residents spoke about the proposed data center site and asked leaders to slow the process and add stronger protections.
A pottery vessel stolen more than five decades ago was returned to Kolomoki Mounds State Park in early May 2026 by an unidentified man who told employees, “I believe this belongs here.”
Investigators are hopeful that a 52-year-old Native American artifact theft case has a new lead after one of 120 stolen items were returned to the park this week.
The man was reportedly found out through an undercover operation by a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agent. The agent joined a “teen chat” room to message Love on a website called “chat-avenue.com” on Dec. 7, 2023, while Love was living in Early County, the DOJ said.
A man wanted on battery and 911 interference charges is now in custody after more than two months on the run, authorities confirmed Monday, February 2, 2026.
WNBA Indiana Fever player Makayla Timpson returned home recently as her high school, Early County, celebrated her professional success and retired her jersey!
A Southwest Georgia Academy basketball player scored his first basket of the season on his deceased teammate's birthday, honoring the memory of Philip Calhoun who passed away in June.
Since 2022, the Early County Bobcats have run the table in the region. That was until Seminole County handed them their only region loss last season with a score of 28-12.
Leaders from across Southwest Georgia are taking part in a hands-on experience to grow a deeper understanding of the poverty issues plaguing our communities.
Over 500 people have lost their jobs now that the Cedar Springs Containerboard mill in Early County is closed. Former employees won’t be the only ones feeling the effects.
Timpson, a native of Edison, Georgia and a graduate of Early County High School, is heading to the pros after a stellar four-year collegiate career at Florida State.
