And the rains came
By Don Richardson • Editor

The remnants of Hurricane Fay dumped a lot of rain and there was a fair amount of high wind activity in Telfair and surrounding counties over the past several days.

While in Telfair the much-needed rain accounted for the majority of the after-effects, some trees were uprooted out of the softened soil and short-lived power outages due to downed lines in isolated areas were also felt.

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Owens' murder trial begins
By Don Richardson • Editor

Over three years after the death of her mother-in-law and nearly two years since being charged in connection with that death, Angela Marie Owens’ trial for murder has begun.

Superior Court Clerk Gene Johnson said Tuesday evening the trial was scheduled to begin Wednesday morning around 9 a.m.

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Lower Oconee holds official opening
Staff Report

Lower Oconee Urgent Care held its official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday evening at 6. Joining owners and staff members were a large group of community leaders, well-wishers and patients. Dr. Brian Siddall and Dr. E. Matt Wright and their staffs are there to serve the community seven days a week for urgent care and walk-ins from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. They and the owners said they appreciate the opportunity they have been given to locate in McRae and invite everyone to come by and see them.

TCHS baseball/softball fundraisers
By Don Richardson • Editor

Telfair Trojan Baseball will be selling 2008-2009 Trojan Discount Cards. These cards will offer the cardholder a discount at participating businesses in McRae and surrounding areas. The cost is $10 each and the money saved in discounts will easily take care of the cost of the card. The cards are good for one year and expire Sept. 1, 2009. All you have to do is purchase your card, patronize the sponsoring businesses and show your card to receive your discount.

Cards may be purchased starting Friday, Aug. 29 at the home Trojan football game vs. Wheeler County or from any Trojan baseball player or coach. See Coach Chris Ellis at the baseball table near the concession stand or call him at 229-868-7465. A limited number of cards will be available to the public, so get yours before they are gone.

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