The Moultrie Observer

The Moultrie Observer is a weekly publication based in Moultrie, Georgia. This newspaper is released every Wednesday and is part of the Carpenter Media Group.

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Candidates, including incumbent, line up to lead Georgia schools - Moultrie Observer

2 days ago | moultrieobserver.com | Kevin Hall

Published 9:34 am Friday, June 6, 2025 ATLANTA – Georgia’s top elected school official announced plans to seek another four years in office Thursday, as others sign up to compete for the office against him. If Richard Woods wins re-election to a fourth term next year, he will be sworn in in January 2027 to serve alongside a third governor. Republican Gov.
Law enforcement trains for active shooter situations

2 days ago | moultrieobserver.com | Adelia Ladson

Published 4:50 pm Thursday, June 5, 2025 MOULTRIE — Shots are fired and law enforcement officers jump into action, returning fire, to quickly take out a shooter. This shooter, however, will get up and walk away from it. The Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office held four days of intensive Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training at Stringfellow Elementary School this week.
Georgia lawmakers hear ideas for reducing cancer burden - Moultrie Observer

5 days ago | moultrieobserver.com | Kevin Hall

Published 3:51 pm Tuesday, June 3, 2025 ATLANTA – Lack of access to cancer screening is costing Georgia heartache and money, especially in rural areas with fewer doctors and an aging population, state lawmakers learned Tuesday. It was the second hearing of a study committee of the Georgia House of Representatives, which met in Albany at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital to hear from experts.
Software needed by Clerk of Court office

5 days ago | moultrieobserver.com | Adelia Ladson

Published 12:28 pm Tuesday, June 3, 2025 MOULTRIE — Colquitt County Clerk of Court Donna Wilson has asked county commissioners for an additional $14,000 to fund an overdue software upgrade. “I am here this evening to make a request for an amendment to my budget,” Wilson told the commissioners at a recent budget meeting. Wilson’s office handles documents for State and Superior criminal courts, for county services and jury services.
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Macy Rowan - Moultrie Observer

5 days ago | moultrieobserver.com | Kevin Hall

Published 9:41 am Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Dr. Macy Rowan’s passion for healthcare is deeply rooted in her upbringing in Valdosta, Georgia, where she was surrounded by a family immersed in the medical field. With a mother who is a registered nurse and a father who is a pharmacist, Rowan’s early exposure to healthcare laid the foundation for her decision to pursue medicine.
State tax rebates on the way - Moultrie Observer

5 days ago | moultrieobserver.com | Kevin Hall

Published 6:40 pm Monday, June 2, 2025 ATLANTA – The checks are about to go out in the mail. The Georgia Department of Revenue will begin issuing one-time state income tax refunds to taxpayers this week, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday. The General Assembly approved the rebate – the third this decade – during this year’s legislative session. “Because we’ve managed our state’s resources wisely, we’re again able to return money to hardworking Georgians who know best how to use it,” Kemp said.
Volunteer Fire Association proposes adding full-time firefighters to its budget - Moultrie Observer

5 days ago | moultrieobserver.com | Adelia Ladson

Published 6:33 pm Monday, June 2, 2025 MOULTRIE — The Volunteer Fire Association, which is contracted by Colquitt County to provide fire services, has proposed hiring full-time firefighters. Colquitt County Administrator Chas Cannon presented the VFA’s proposal during a budget session last week. The VFA’s budget rose from $1.4 million in the current year to a requested $1.9 million for the coming year.
GRPA district, state tennis to be held in Moultrie - Moultrie Observer

6 days ago | moultrieobserver.com | Wayne Grandy

Published 5:06 pm Sunday, June 1, 2025 MOULTRIE – The Georgia Recreation and Parks Association’s district and state tennis tournaments will be hosted again this year by the Colquitt County Parks and Recreation Authority. The district tournament will be held Monday and Tuesday July 7-8. The state tournament will be held Tuesday-Thursday July 15-17. The tournaments will be held at the Lynda Moseley Tennis Complex.
Judge stays disqualification of Daniel Blackman from PSC ballot - Moultrie Observer

1 week ago | moultrieobserver.com | Kevin Hall

Published 3:14 pm Saturday, May 31, 2025 ATLANTA – A Fulton County Superior Court judge has issued an injunction staying enforcement of Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s order disqualifying Daniel Blackman from next month’s state Public Service Commission (PSC) Democratic Primary ballot.
State lawmakers hear about obstacles to cancer care - Moultrie Observer

1 week ago | moultrieobserver.com | Kevin Hall

Published 8:15 am Friday, May 30, 2025 ATLANTA – Cancer care is hard to come by in rural Georgia, as the medical payments system squeezes smaller service providers amid traditional challenges such as rising costs and inadequate transportation, state lawmakers learned Thursday.