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WWII veteran battles VA over disability payments

Submitted by WALB Web Staff
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 5:13pm

ALBANY, GA- An 86-year-old World War II veteran from South Georgia is having his monthly pension garnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay back disability payments he received. 

The Bronze Star winner and his family dispute the Department's decision but say their appeals are buried in government red tape.     

John Craft is having nearly $600 dollars a month of his postal pension check garnished each month by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Register your kids for basketball camp

Submitted by Amber Eady, Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 4:12pm

 

COLQUITT COUNTY, GA – News release from Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce

Basketball camp welcomes children of all skill levels ages 6-11 years old. Campers will have the opportunity to develop their basketball skills and scrimmage with other children.

Basketball activities are supplemented with other large and small group games. Campers spend time with our experienced coaches and enjoy basketball on the YMCA court.

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Veteran helps other vets re-adjust to society

Submitted by WALB Web Staff
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 6:19pm

MOULTRIE, GA- Often men and women who return from war have a hard time re-adjusting to life back at home.

One veteran knows all too well what kind of problems veterans can face started "bridging the gap" a non-profit dedicated to helping troops find their place in society.

He's hoping to start a center in Moultrie to provide veterans a place to turn for help.

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Adult Super 6 Soccer league at Moultrie YMCA

Submitted by Amber Eady, Web Producer
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 4:28pm
Adult Super 6 Soccer league at Moultrie YMCA

MOULTRIE, GA – Registration for the Adult Super 6 Soccer league will end Thursday, May 24 at the Moultrie YMCA.

This league is for men and women ages 16 and older.

The registration fee is $350 per team with a 12 player maximum limit.

For more information contact the Moultrie YMCA.

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South GA TU students recognized for being outstanding students

Submitted by Amber Eady, Web Producer
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 12:23pm
South GA TU students recognized for being outstanding students

THOMAS COUNTY, GA - News release from Thomas University

Thomas University students were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements during the annual Honors Reception held Friday evening, May 4, at the Best Western Rose City Conference Center in Thomasville.

Forty-five students were recognized for graduating with honors. Eighteen students were named departmental award winners.

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CCHS to celebrate Honors Night

Submitted by Amber Eady, Web Producer
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 5:50pm

MOULTRIE, GA – Colquitt County High School will celebrate their Honor’s Night Tuesday, May 15 from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Withers Auditorium.

For more information contact Colquitt County High School.

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Colquitt Co. Bookmobile summer reading program registraton

Submitted by Amber Eady, Web Producer
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 4:57pm

COLQUITT COUNTY, GA – Registration for the Colquitt County Bookmobile Summer reading program will begin Wednesday, May 30.
For more information contact the Moultrie library at 229-985-6540 or the Doerun library at 229-782-5507.

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