By Felicia Farnsworth
“Love is what love does,” is the best quote for this special organization. This is the fourth year that Reverend Michael and his wife Thawaina King, along with One-Love Ministries through Great Hope United in Christ Church, has had a Turkey Giveaway.
Reverend King’s dream was to bring everyone together in unity no matter what walks of life they come from. He wants to give back to the community and feels the best way is to help feed them.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Bullock County Sheriff’s Department held a Holiday-themed Appreciation Program for the Deputies of Bullock County and the Deputies who work at the jail, on Friday, December 22, 2023 at 1 p.m. in the basement of the Bullock County Courthouse.
By Brady Talbert (WSFA)
After a puppy was hit by a car and dumped in Bullock County, a local rescue is stepping in to help.
Jennifer Gallagher, who runs Chick N Pups Canine Crusade, said her group and the area humane society rescued the dog, 4-month-old Krypto.
She said the dog had two broken legs and was later dumped near County Road 31, south of Union Springs.
By Felicia Farnsworth
By Felicia Farnsworth
Unique Achievers held their 7th Annual Kids Christmas Party for local Bullock County children. This event took place on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at the Cocktail Lounge in the Aberfoil Community.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Union Springs Elementary School held their Holiday Program on Friday, December 15, 2023 just before their Christmas break. This year’s program was held in the school’s cafeteria/ auditorium and aired a live-stream on the school’s Facebook Page for those parents that could not attend. The program was emceed by Mrs. Tara Marlow. The James Rutherford Flag Patrol posted the colors and stood saluting the flag as the Pledge of Allegiance was said. The occasion was given by Miss Gracelyn Hollingsworth.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a Christmas Parade. Chilly’s 2nd Annual Christmas Lights Parade took place in downtown Union Springs on the evening of December 14, 2023.
The Red Door Theatre appropriately closed its 20th Year with a family production, Sanders Family Christmas. Written by Connie Ray, conceived by Alan Baily with musical arrangements by John Foley and Gary Fagin and presented with special arrangement with Concord Theatricals, the show had more than two dozen Christmas carols, many of them vintage hymns which kept the audience laughing, clapping and singing along.
By Felicia Farnsworth
With over thirty years in his field. Bullock County Extension and 4-H Agent, Willie Williams, celebrated his retirement with a party thrown by over thirty of his colleagues. The celebration of his career took place on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the Extension Office in Bullock County at the Richard B. Stone Complex.
By Felicia Farnsworth
