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.

Local

English

Newspaper

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#1010209

United States

#251056

News and Media

#7543

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

So Danca cuts ribbon on its Georgia Distribution Center - Moultrie Observer

1 week ago | moultrieobserver.com | Adelia Ladson

Published 5:09 pm Friday, June 20, 2025 Friday morning members of the community gathered at the Só Dança Georgia Distribution Center Ribbon Cutting to welcome the Ransan family and its company into the community. Só Dança is a leading provider of quality dance wear and dance supplies in more than 35 countries. It designs and manufactures dance wear in its factories in Brazil and the Dominican Republic. The Moultrie location is a distribution center for its products.
County adopts its FY25-26 budget - Moultrie Observer

1 week ago | moultrieobserver.com | Adelia Ladson

Published 4:01 pm Wednesday, June 18, 2025 MOULTRIE — On Tuesday, the Colquitt County Commission adopted its FY25-26 budget. It is just over $26.4 million, which included an across-the-board increase for employees. County employees — with the exception of constitutional officers, elected officials, and in-service retirees — will receive a $1 hourly increase, starting July 1.
Bridge Creek Clays win state championship - Moultrie Observer

1 week ago | moultrieobserver.com | Wayne Grandy

Published 9:35 am Tuesday, June 17, 2025 MOULTRIE – Hartsfield’s Bridge Creek Clays shotgun team once again proved its excellence by winning the 2025 Georgia State Championship. The Colquitt County team, which consisted of just 20 members, competed in a field of more than 500 athletes from 25 teams across the Southeast. The event was held June 6-8 at the Forest City Gun Club in Savannah.
Juneteenth celebration to be held Saturday - Moultrie Observer

1 week ago | moultrieobserver.com | Adelia Ladson

Published 7:50 am Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Juneteenth Fest 2025 will be this Saturday, in downtown Moultrie, on the courthouse square. Hosted by R. L. Baker, this fourth annual event will start at 10 a.m. and go until 6 p.m., and it’s free to the public. There will be a variety of local vendors and food vendors. There will be a variety of kids activities, live music and dance and guest speakers.
Backpack giveaway to be held at Moultrie Police Department - Moultrie Observer

1 week ago | moultrieobserver.com | Adelia Ladson

Published 4:42 pm Monday, June 16, 2025 MOULTRIE — The Moultrie Police Department is sponsoring a backpack giveaway to all Colquitt County students Tuesday, July 29, at the Moultrie Police Department, 128 First St. S.W., starting at 4 p.m.The department will be accepting donations of school supplies to help with this event. Donations can be dropped off from now until the day of the event at the Moultrie Police Department.
Lightning as a serious danger can be underestimated - Moultrie Observer

1 week ago | moultrieobserver.com | Adelia Ladson

Published 1:35 pm Monday, June 16, 2025 MOULTRIE – It’s thunderstorm season in South Georgia, which brings the possibility of heavy rain, straight line winds and hail. However, where thunder sounds, lightning follows and it seems like people often underestimate it as another dangerous product of thunderstorms. According to the National Lightning Safety Council, from 2015 to present, there have been 201 fatalities due to lightning in the US.
Tyler, Niday earn American Cup medals - Moultrie Observer

1 week ago | moultrieobserver.com | Wayne Grandy

Published 5:39 pm Sunday, June 15, 2025 MOULTRIE – Colquitt County divers Carson Tyler and ElliReese Niday combined to win three medals in USA Diving’s American Cup, which concluded Sunday. Tyler earned a gold medal when he teamed with Joshua Hedberg to finish first in the men’s synchronized 10-meter final. He also will bring a silver medal back to Moultrie after finishing second in the men’s 3-meter competition.
PCOM holds FIRE program to prepare first-year medical students

2 weeks ago | moultrieobserver.com | Adelia Ladson

Published 11:53 am Saturday, June 14, 2025 MOULTRIE — Likened to football training camp by students, PCOM’s two-week Fundamental Integration Required for Excellence program (FIRE) introduces students who are entering the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine school to what medical school is like. The FIRE program, in its fourth year, is optional for the first-year students who will start classes June 30.
Moultrie wins two more District softball titles - Moultrie Observer

2 weeks ago | moultrieobserver.com | Wayne Grandy

Published 12:46 pm Wednesday, June 11, 2025 MOULTRIE – Two more Moultrie girls all-star teams won GRPA District III championships on Tuesday and have qualified for state tournaments. The 12U girls defeated Worth County 9-4 in the district championship game in Bainbridge and will head to Lyons for the state tournament. The 12U all-stars will begin state play at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, at Toombs County High School.
UPDATE: Less than 50 local voters cast ballots so far in special election

2 weeks ago | moultrieobserver.com | Adelia Ladson

Published 4:49 pm Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Originally posted 1:10 p.m. June 10, 2025Updated 4:49 p.m. June 10, 2025MOULTRIE — As of Monday, early voting for the special election for Public Service Commissioners in District 2 and District 3 is going slowly with fewer than 50 votes so far, according to Colquitt County’s election website. This is consistent with very low turnout reported throughout the state. Georgia Recorder reported Monday that turnout was 0.5% at that time.