The Blackshear Times

The Blackshear Times is a weekly newspaper based in Blackshear, Georgia, that has been serving the community since its establishment in 1889. It focuses mainly on events and news relevant to Pierce County, Georgia. Robert Williams Jr. is the current owner and publisher of The Times. The newspaper proudly displays its motto at the top-center of its front page: "Liked by Many, Cussed by Some, Read by Them All."

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Route to work is like driving in Daytona 500

1 week ago | theblacksheartimes.com | Rick Head

My travels to work get more interesting by the day. There are 11 red lights I must pass under on my 19-mile journey of which the first six miles have none. Then the fun begins. Over the last two weeks, I have been averaging nine stops each morning en route to the office. That’s not stopping just before the light turns green. It seems like every red light is being tripped by my oncoming Burgundy Titan so I get the full time stoppage which has become aggravating.
Always tell loved ones you love them daily

1 month ago | theblacksheartimes.com | Rick Head

In the midst of putting the finishing touches on several graduation sect ions last weekend, Sandy’s family was dealt a devastating blow. She received a phone call around 10:15 a.m., Sunday, May 18 as I was about to leave for the office telling her the body of her 23-year-old nephew had been found on property in Pierce County. His death is being investigated by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. I met Tristin Aspinwall about 16 years ago and have watched him grow and slowly mature into a young man.
End of School Bash celebration a success

1 month ago | theblacksheartimes.com | Justin Hall

NAHUNTA — Citizens of Brantley County came out for a good time to celebrate the end of another school year at the 5th Annual End of School Bash at Nahunta City Hall Saturday. There were bounce houses, water slides, a foam party as well as hot dogs, chips and drinks all on display for everyone who came out to celebrate. City Manager Tom Wirth said the City wanted to do something for the kids as they approach summer vacation. “We just wanted to do something for the children,” Wirth said.
Nahunta sets new fees

1 month ago | theblacksheartimes.com | Justin Hall

NAHUNTA — City of Nahunta officials adopted modified fees for water/sewer services along with new permit fees and business license fees during their monthly May meeting. Mayor Pro-tem Bruce Davis made the motion to approve the new schedule of fees during the Monday, May 5 meeting. Councilman Andrew Altman seconded the motion, which was passed by a 4-0 vote. Residents with a late fee will be charged 10 percent of the bill.
Ingenuity of car owners keep vehicles rolling

2 months ago | theblacksheartimes.com | Rick Head

While doing some research for a column, I came across an item called “Auto Mechanics Share The Funnie s t Things They See On The Job.”Auto mechanics have the task of servicing their local community’s vehicles. Whether they’re maintaining or repairing, it’s necessary to keep the neighbors moving. However, not everyone who owns a vehicle has been taught how to maintain them between visits. Some of these projects will make you scratch your head with the backwoods ingenuity.
Headline writing is an art some just fail at

2 months ago | theblacksheartimes.com | Rick Head

Scanning the worldwide internet, I came across headline called Bizarre Things - Odd Stuff - Crazy Headlines. It was the crazy headlines part that caught my attention. In the journalism field, editors at every level of our profession, from major daily papers to the small weeklies, will write crazy headlines — especially on deadline. It’s not until it comes off the press that mistakes are realized.
City of Nahunta sets new municipal court fees with amendment

2 months ago | theblacksheartimes.com | Justin Hall

NAHUNTA — The City of Nahunta approved amending its code to include fees for municipal court during its April monthly meeting. Amended during the Monday, April 7 meeting was Section 5113 to include an administrative fee, failure to appear fee and technology fee after a second reading. The amended version was read during the Monday, March council meeting. * The administrative fee of $50 shall be added to the total fine for each citation issued by the City of Nahunta Police Department.
Would you give up time, finances for the kids?

2 months ago | theblacksheartimes.com | Rick Head

Unless programs are winning games or matches and advancing through the playoffs, coaches catch the brunt when teams struggle. An injury or two to main players are sometimes crucial to a teams’ success. Sometimes its just the luck of how the ball bounces. The coaching profession is a thankless job compounded by those who routinely bash a coach or coaches. Coaches give their time and effort when they could be home with their families. It’s something they want to do.
Nothing like pillow talk with your pillow

Mar 25, 2025 | theblacksheartimes.com | Rick Head

Has your pillow flattened out and now you’re dreaming its talking to you. It might have gone like this. Pillow: “We’ve had a good run this decade and a half. Me, a sweat-stained, yellowing bed pillow. You, a 62-year-old man. And now, after years of supporting you literally and figuratively, there’s only one thing left to do. “Please kill me. “It’s time. I just can’t deal with another night of being repeatedly flipped, folded and fluffed, in a futile attempt to be made comfortable.
Nahunta officials support Unison

Mar 11, 2025 | theblacksheartimes.com | Justin Hall

The Nahunta City Council signed off on a proclamation for Unison in honor of Developmentally Disabled Awareness Month during Monday night’s March meeting. Belydia McCarthy of the Intellectual Development Disability Services and Caedon Johnson, the Apex and Marketing Coordinator, were on hand March 3 for the signing of the proclamation by Mayor Marty Lee. “We just appreciate the recognition and support of the council for individuals with intellectual development disabilities,” McCarthy said.