STATE CHAMPIONS
Marion County High wins 1st Girls Basketball Title
Story | Championship Chronicle | Photos

Ellaville Council Denies Rezoning

Cookin' for a Cause in Cusseta

See all stories in the March 13, 2019 issue of The Journal

Marion County residents are invited to
'A Night at the Movies' in Buena Vista

Ellaville and Richland natives featured
on national television show, The Profit

Marion Co. High Basketball Team
earns another trip to the 'Ship'

See all stories in the March 6, 2019 issue of The Journal

ESM brings NFL Star to Marion Co. High School

Chattahoochee County names finalists
in search for new superintendent

Lumpkin Official Arrested in Meeting

Webster Co. announces STAR Student, Teacher

MCHS Teams Win in Sweet 16 Round of
State High School Basketball Championship Tournament
Photos of Boys Game | Photos of Girls Game

See all stories in the Feb. 27, 2019 issue of The Journal

Movies in Marion County?

High School Basketball State Tournament
(ChattCo Panthers Advance; Marion Co.
High Eagles, Lady Eagles to host Sweet 16)

Schley Co. High Principal is Leaving

Webster County Native is Officer of the Year

Marion officials approve Dirt Road Plan; Ball Field
to be named for 'Local Legend', and more

See all stories in the Feb. 20, 2019 issue of The Journal

Armed Robbery in Preston

MCHS Eagles Win Region 4A Basketball Title

BV Chief says no evidence supports
recent report of alleged 'sabotage'

Chattahoochee County Commission shoots
down proposed addition to zoning categories

CCHS announces STAR Student & Teacher

See all stories in the Feb. 13, 2019 issue of The Journal

PERFECTION: 23-0
Marion County Lady Eagles end regular season
undefeated and head into postseason ranked No. 1

Ellaville gets $500,000 loan for water project

GSW announces scholarship at Webster Co. High

See all stories in the Feb. 6, 2019 issue of The Journal

Police ask for help to ID criminals; Watch Videos
Band of Burglars Hit Area Stores

Chatt. Co. Chamber of Commerce
highlights excellence of local schools

The 'Brewmaster from Buena Vista'
is loving life at Omaha Brewing Company

MCHS names STAR Student & STAR Teacher

See all stories in the Jan. 30, 2019 issue of The Journal

Schley County School Board elects officers
and names interim superintendent

Buena Vista's Hadley thanks
'Angels' who help Heart to Heart

Hammons is Schley Co. High STAR Student
and chooses Theiss as his STAR Teacher

MLK Day is Celebrated in Ellaville

See all stories in the Jan. 23, 2019 issue of The Journal

Burglary and Theft Arrests in Marion County

BV City Council: Good news,
bad news, computer sabotage

Ellaville City Council Welcomes New Member

Marion officials hear bold proposal
to improve 180 miles of dirt roads

Marion and Buena Vista take step
toward merging Recreation Departments

See all stories in the Jan. 16, 2019 issue of The Journal

Chattahoochee Co. residents pack meeting to
voice opposition to proposed zoning/development

Webster Honors 1,000 Point Club

Special Mission Trip to Honduras

See all stories in the Jan. 9, 2019 issue of The Journal

2018: The Year In Review

Buena Vista officials look at possibility
of closing parts of Josh Gibson Center

Chatt. Co. officials give greenlight
for Public Library Expansion funding

Stewart Schools are 'Beating the Odds'

Fairwell to a fine printer and finer man

See all stories in the Jan. 2, 2019 issue of The Journal

Schley Superintendent to leave for Tift County

Stewart Get Lit Coalition is adding
'Little Libraries' across the county

Hands of Hope offers support
to area women for crises pregnancies

Christmas On the Square held in Buena Vista

See all stories in the Dec. 27, 2018 issue of The Journal

Richland man is arrested for murder

Marion Commission honors outgoing officials,
discusses status of wells, appointments, etc.

Chatt. Co. officials discuss 'Streetscape'

Marion FCCLA hosts Cookies with Santa

See all stories in the Dec. 19, 2018 issue of The Journal

Schley BOE honored as finalist
for Georgia Team of Year Award

Dent Hardware unveils second
expansion under new ownership

Mel's Place opens in Marion County

Chattahoochee Schools honored
for Greatest Gains and Beating the Odds

See all stories in the Dec. 12, 2018 issue of The Journal

Marion falls just short of defeating
defending state champs in semifinal

Schley FC 'jam-packed' with good news

Progress takes off at Marion County Airport

See all stories in the Dec. 5, 2018 issue of The Journal

Marion defeats Schley in Quarterfinals

Marion to host Semi-Final Game

Man from Taylor Co. may be big time serial killer

Thankful in Schley County

Shooting to preserve history in Cusseta

Schley officials hear citizens' concerns

State Football Playoff Brackets - Class A

See all stories in the Nov. 28, 2018 issue of The Journal

Alleged out-of-town thieves thwarted by locals
(Suspect denies it and calls Sheriff a liar)

Whitley Twins sign with Virginia Tech

Ellaville musician has breakthrough

Cusseta resident writes book

See all stories in the Nov. 20, 2018 issue of The Journal

Long arm of the law returns slippery suspect
to Marion County to face local charges

Chatt. Co. hires new County Manager

Marion man arrested for auto theft

'ChattCo' Panthers advance to
Sweet 16 of State Football Playoffs

Schley Family Connection celebrates successes

See all stories in the Nov. 14, 2018 issue of The Journal

State to Terminate Marion Co. Family Connection

Locals start petition to save Family Connection

Marion defeats Schley in battle of
Top 10 Rivals for Region Championship

Chatt. Co celebrates CCRPI Scores

SCHS places 3rd at State XC Championship

See all stories in the Nov. 7, 2018 issue of The Journal

STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
• Marion County • Schley County

Woman loses over $1,000 as victim of scam

'I Expect A War'
Marion to host Schley for Region Championship

Webster County hosts Annual Country Fair

Schley Co. Wildcats win Area XC Title

See all stories in the Oct 31, 2018 issue of The Journal

Big Marijuana Bust in Marion County

Ellaville hosts Smoke on the Square

Cusseta ranked No. 7 in state for families

Local teams advance to 'Elite Eight'
State Softball Championship Tournament

See all stories in the Oct. 24, 1018 issue of The Journal

Hurricane Michael hits Southwest GA;
Former local 'rides out' storm in Panama City

Swamp Fox Distilling Company
celebrates Grand Opening in Buena Vista

See all stories in the October 17, 2018 issue of The Journal

Tazewell Youth Group lights fire for
community to 'rally' for one of its own

Convicted murderer is headed
back to court in Marion County

Marion County Commission hires
Chattahoochee County Manager

Ride raises $17,700 for
Stewart Webster Cancer Fund

Marion County's Own American Ninja Warrior

See all stories in the October 10, 2018 issue of The Journal

Marion/Talbot Bridge named
for local Vietnam War Hero

Cusseta Men 'March' to Support Kids

Marion Honors Outgoing County Manager

See all stories in the Oct. 3, 2018 issue of The Journal

Phoebe breaks ground on $4.2 million
healthcare facility in Buena Vista

Schley approves road paving, cell tower

Marion manhandles Manchester
to stay unbeaten and ranked No. 2

High School Graduation Rates: Schley,
Marion, Chatt. Co., Stewart, Webster

Buena Vista Council leans toward
outsourcing major departments

See all stories in the Sept. 26, 2018 issue of The Journal

Buena Vista Senior Center in Jeopardy

Schley grad up for major college football award

Buena Vista hires new Police Chief

SCTV - Schley High hands-on learning

'ChattCo' Crowns Queen

See all stories in the Sept. 19 issue of The Journal

Chatt. Co. officials deal with water concerns

Burglaries reported in City of Buena Vista

Herman West wants to be your next Congressman

Toxic caterpillar sends local child to hospital

See all stories in the Sept. 12, 2018 issue of The Journal

Marion Co. deals with major water leak

Stewart Co. High Football off to historic start

Schley senior earns money and real-world experience in special SCHS work program

Fathers March planned in Cusseta

Marion wins rivalry game over Schley
and clobbers Crawford County

Stewart Co. Historical Commission
receives the Rural Star Award

See all stories in the Sept. 5, 2018 issue of The Journal

Ellaville man charged with murder

Arrest made in Marion Co. burglaries

BV Family turns hobby into promising business

Marion downs ChattCo in second rivalry game
of young high school football season

Richland and Stewart County get big grants

Magnolia Manor of Marion County
receives Excellence in Action Award

See all stories in the Aug. 29, 2018 issue of The Journal

Man killed in shooting in Schley

Chattahoochee County officials to join
lawsuit against federal government

Former Marion County Official Pleads Guilty
and is Sentenced to Jail and Probation

Schley hosts Marion County in
big season-opening rivalry game

Smooth sailing so far for ClearWater in Marion

See all stories in the Aug. 22, 2018 issue of The Journal

Trial begins for former Marion County Official

Modeling career 'clicks' for local teen

Car Seat saves Schley child in Marion wreck

Chattahoochee County Middle-High
celebrates progress on test scores

BV Council: AG Office, JC Center, and More

See all stories in the August 15, 2018 issue of The Journal

Georgia Press Association's Statewide Award
for Best Online News Project of the Year!

New BV restaurant gets rave reviews

Chatt. County dealing with a failing well

Schley Co. Grad is going 'D1'

Stewart Co. High hires new Football Coach/AD

Buena Vista loses a little of its downtown 'soul'

See all stories in the August 8, 2018 issue of The Journal

Marion County Manager Resigns

Chattahoochee BOE announces tax increase

Plans begin for Ellaville's Annual
Smoke on the Square BBQ Cook-Off

Marion Middle Schooler turns bad break into triumphant return to softball field

The Journal earns statewide awards

Stewart County gets new ambulances

Learning takes off at BV Youth Science Camp

See all stories in the August 1, 2018 issue of The Journal

Interim Police Chief says recent marijuana
arrest is part of a larger local problem

Stewart County celebrates opening
of new K-12 Educational Complex

Schley Tax Commissioner steps up collections

Former All-American and pro athlete
is excited to join team at 'ChattCo'

See all stories in the July 25, 2018 issue of The Journal

Marion native continues to 'Fight the Silence'

Chatt. County loses a legend with the
passing of retired Sheriff Glynn Cooper

Ellaville musician is set to release new single

Local official announces resignation

See all stories in the July 18, 2018 issue of The Journal

Buena Vista City Council under scrutiny
by State Attorney General's Office

Chattahoochee County's New Recreation
Director has a wealth of experience

Historic photo donated to be
displayed in Schley Co. Courthouse

Buena Vista's Hardware Man Retires after
Four Decades at Planters/Dent Hardware

Microchip Clinic for pets, farm animals
to be held soon in Marion County

See all stories in the July 9, 2018 issue of The Journal

Talent Expo held in Marion County

New Distillery shines on Opening Day in BV
with release of Southern Secret Moonshine

Ellaville earns Award for Electrical Improvements

Chattahoochee School Board votes to re-hire
retired superintendent at part-time salary

Bridge in Stewart Co. to get $2.7 million overhaul

See all stories in the July 3, 2018 issue of The Journal

Schley County High earns Bronze Award
in US News National School Rankings

Talent Expo & Fish Fry set at Eagle Field

Marion accepts $1.4 million bid for airport project

Stewart Co. gets $339,000 Literacy Grant

Schley officials discuss budget and more

Buena Vista store opens Chester's Chicken

See all stories in the June 27, 2018 issue of The Journal

Memito's Fresh Market opens in Buena Vista

Front Porch Coffee Club shines light
on depression, mental illness with benefit

Frustration heats up as Cusseta's Splash Pad remains closed so far this summer

Ellaville City Council gets good reports
and welcomes new police officer

Swamp Fox Distillery barrels its first batch

See all stories in the June 20, 2018 issue of The Journal

Council looks at options after 'trashing' of Center

GBI investigating deaths in Marion County

Chattahoochee Co. looks for new superintendent

Local artist to be featured
in 1-Person Show at Top Gallery

Newly formed Bee Beautiful
Garden Club to meet in Richland

Tymes races to next level with scholarship

The Journal welcomes Swan as intern

See all stories in the June 13, 2018 issue of The Journal

Tip from witness leads to burglary arrests

Buena Vista Police Chief is Retiring

Arrest made after stolen items advertised
on social media are found in Marion County

Front Porch Coffee Club to host Benefit
for 'To Write Love On Her Arms'

Ellaville's Brandon Wheeler to
headline Sumter EMC Annual Meeting

See all stories in the June 6, 2018 issue of The Journal

Tidwell: Marion County High is No. 1
academically in Chattahoochee-Flint RESA

Schley County Golf Team is State Runner-Up

Buena Vista gives big welcome to participants
of 10th and final Run/Ride Across Georgia

See all stories in the May 30, 2018 issue of The Journal

Break-Ins raise concern in Buena Vista

Ellaville officials discuss wide
range of topics of local concern

First BB3 Award Presented at 'ChattCo'

Marion Co. High Class of 2018 Graduation

Schley Co. High Class of 2018 Graduation

Election Results (Click Here & See Page 3)

See all stories in the May 23, 2018 issue of The Journal

2 Locals Arrested for Animal Cruelty

Local musician's new album, Providence Canyon, pays tribute to his Southwest Georgia roots

Whitley wins third straight State Title

Marion Schools get $500,000 Grant

Tazewell VFD gets Grant from Firehouse Subs

See all stories in the May 16, 2018 issue of The Journal

Chattahoochee Co. Chamber Candidates Forum
Post 3 • Post 4 • Post 5 • State House

Southwest Georgia Loses a Legend

Arrests Made in Local Burglary

Wills tapped to lead big state group

No. 1 ranked Schley High advances
in Class A State Baseball Playoffs

Stewart County High Class of 2018
honored at Superintendent's Luncheon

See all stories in the May 9, 2018 issue of The Journal

Pea Ridge Arts Fest draws talented artists, craftsmen, performers, and many visitors to BV

Marion Commission looks to help local
economy take off with big Airport Project

FINAL FOUR! MCHS Tennis Team is 1 win
away from playing for State Championship

Ellaville Welcomes Schley Seafood

See all stories in the May 2, 2018 issue of The Journal

Chattahoochee County BOE draws attention by
forming its own School Police Department

Woman sentenced in elder abuse case

Schley wins 3rd straight Region Baseball Title

Record crowd enjoys Taste of Richland

Devin Steen: No One Fights Alone!

MCHS' Myers Signs Basketball Scholarship

Trade Tariff Hits Home for Local Business

Pea Ridge Arts Fest is Sat., April 28 in BV!

See all stories in the April 25, 2018 issue of The Journal

Marion FBLA competes at State
and advances to National Competition

Large Crowd helps Celebrate Expansion,
Renovation of Magnolia Manor of Marion County

Springtime Ellaville was a Big Hit

Developer makes proposal in Cusseta

DA's Office Confirms Federal Investigation

Schley Co. High has 2 College Signing Ceremonies
Austin Anthony-CSU • James Baker-Shasta College

SCHS Wins Region Track Title - x 2

See all stories in the April 18, 2018 issue of The Journal

BV City Council: Grass Cutting Bids,
Requests for New Liquor Licenses, and more

State officials check out Chatt. Co. High

Taste of Richland to offer 'Culinary Journey'

Holy Smoke! raises big $ for Children's Homes

Volunteers Clean Up Buena Vista City Park

5K Fun Run & Walk to kick off Arts Fest in BV

See all stories in the April 11, 2018 issue of The Journal

It's Time to Clean Up Marion County

Citizens asked to rally to help
local child who is battling cancer

Marion Wins Middle School Region Title

FSU 'Offers' Schley Co. Sophomore

See all stories in the April 4, 2018 issue of The Journal

Dawsey convicted of exploitation of elderly

Illegal Gambling Arrest in Lumpkin

Gutierrez Family celebrates its
latest new business development

Marion Co. Rec. Dept. Opening Day - PHOTOS

See all stories in the March 28, 2018 issue of The Journal

Recent crimes cause concern in Buena Vista

Streeter: 'There's a Lawsuit Coming'

Chatt. Co. Senior Signs with Clemson

Marion Commission hires private company
to operate Water and Road Departments

Ellaville is ready to 'Spring'

New Garden Club forms in Stewart County

See all stories in the March 21, 2018 issue of The Journal

Buena Vista City Council votes to kick Family Connection out of Josh Gibson Center

28 candidates qualify to seek
offices in upcoming local elections

Marion County Basketball Team
finishes as State Runner-Up

Schley Community Foundation celebrates
opening of New Playground

See all stories in the March 14, 2018 issue of The Journal

Marion defeats Terrell in Final Four
to advance to State Championship Game

ChattCo senior's hard work pays off

From Dream to Reality in Ellaville;
Volunteers Construct Playground

SCHLEY COUNTY STRONG
Schley County High Wildcats place 2nd
in State Weight Lifting Championship

See all stories in the March 14, 2018 issue of The Journal

FINAL FOUR! Marion County High advances to
Semi-Final of State Championship Tournament

Richland fires Police Chief, adopts water rates

Webster Co. High names STAR Student & Teacher

Schley breaks ground for Playground

Chatt. Co. Crowns Cook-Off Champions

Marion Chamber gets grant
for 'Outsider Odyssey Loop'

See all stories in the February 28, 2018 issue of The Journal

Marion Commission hears another
proposal for outsourcing services

Ellaville company disputes EPD order

Phoebe purchases land for new
medical clinic in Buena Vista

ChattCo High names STAR Student and Teacher

See all stories in the Feb. 21, 2018 issue of The Journal

New businesses bring life to historic station
On the Square in downtown Buena Vista

Lady Eagles win Region 4A Championship

Schley Co. High names STARs

See all stories in the Feb. 14, 2018 issue of The Journal

New business offers 'Best of Stewart Co.'

Marion Co. High names STARs

Local man arrested for child porn

Chattahoochee Chamber hosts Annual Dinner

New water rates proposed in Marion

See all stories in the Feb. 7, 2018 of The Journal

Top Dawg visits Schley Co. Cats

Man accused in theft of $12,000+ worth of items

Clothes Closet to open in Cusseta
in memory of beloved Latavia Moore

Webster Co. native's artwork featured at CSU

Free Tax Help available in Buena Vista

A Sign that Political Correctness is Upon Us

See all stories in the Jan. 31, 2018 issue of The Journal

Snow Days in South Georgia

Marion officials pave way for new Dollar General, approve budget, and much more

EPD hits Ellaville business with enforcement order

See all stories in the Jan. 24, 2018 issue of The Journal

Council grants variance for downtown distillery

Spirited MLK Commemorative held in BV

New daycare center to open in Buena Vista

See all stories in the January 17, 2018 issue of The Journal

Fugitives wanted for child sex crimes
also arrested on local drug charges

Longtime fishing captain drops anchor in
red clay to form Buccaneer Seafood

Tribute to a True Lady
Schley Co. Community mourns loss of Gooding

SCHS has Georgia Player & Coach of Year

See all stories in the January 10, 2017 issue of The Journal

Marion County officials reviewing
proposed $5.03 million budget

2017: The Year In Photos

Embrace 'The Suck' (Hard Times)
and learn from them this New Year

See all stories in the January 3, 2018 issue of The Journal

Popular local family loses
home to fire on Christmas Eve

Sheriff recovering after incident
with a crazed suspect

Buena Vista's Living Legend is
honored at 100th Birthday Bash

See all stories in the 12-27-17 issue of The Journal

Welch Family celebrates bringing 'Baby Eli' home

Marion County community mourns loss of
longtime grocer who was a friend to many

Marion Co. Performance Academy Christmas Show
See Photos or Watch Video Clips

Schley Co. Courthouse to House More Offices

Big Toy Drive in Cusseta

See all stories in the Dec. 20, 2017 issue of The Journal

Swamp Fox Distilling Co. forms in Buena Vista

Man asks City Council for $100,000
to avoid potential injury lawsuit

Buena Vista City Council denies request for appeal from former director of Josh Gibson Center

Ellaville thanks outgoing mayor

Buena Vista names new Recreation Director

See all stories in the Dec. 13, 2017 issue of The Journal

BV Council has another emotional meeting

Cusseta hosts Annual Christmas Parade

Marion Co. may get another Dollar General

Whitley Twins make All State Softball Team

See all stories in the December 6, 2017 issue of The Journal

Marion County Commission seeks
to honor Vietnam War Hero

Richland native, ChattCo grad
works to launch her acting career

Buena Vista Council looks at water rates,
unpaid invoice, and much more

Mayor clarifies info on former job

See all stories in the Nov. 29, 2017 issue of The Journal

BV Mayor shoots down rumors as fellow official seeks to keep brother out of J.G. Center

Schley County's Wheeler is named
Ga. Country Music Male Artist of Year

Harris is youngest to finish
the 2017 Soldier Marathon

Area residents serve as Captains
and Angels in Soldier Half Marathon

See all stories in the November 21, 2017 issue of The Journal

Schley High 'slays Goliath' to win
One Act Play State Championship

Schley County has best
'Elementary School District' in Georgia

Marion County High School scores
highest in 15-county RESA Area

Marion wins thriller over Telfair in
1st round of State Football Playoffs

Schley knocks off No. 6 Taylor County
in first round of State Football Playoffs

See all stories in the Nov. 15, 2017 issue of The Journal

Marion officials considering proposal to build
a new Sheriff's Office and County Jail

Chattahoochee County Commission may
make big change to Parks & Recreation

Schley places 8th in State Championship Race

Marion County girls return to State XC
Championship race for the fifth year in a row

See all stories in the Nov. 8, 2017 issue of The Journal

EPD sends Buena Vista Letter of Noncompliance

BV Mayor concerned by Council
taking action without his input

MCHS Softball Team raises the bar
with Region Title and Elite 8 Status

Webster Co. Hosts Annual Fair

See all stories in the Nov. 1, 2017 issue of The Journal

Buena Vista City Council eliminates
Josh Gibson Center Director Position

Marion Co. High advances to 'Elite Eight'

Chattahoochee Co. names Teacher of the Year

4th Annual Cancer Walk in Ellaville

Stewart County REACH Scholarships

Publix and United Way donate school supplies
for needy Marion County students

See all stories in the Oct. 25, 2017 issue of The Journal

Buena Vista celebrates Rural America

Original Opera performed at Pasaquan

Ellaville festival is 'Smoking' Success

Scholarship endowed in memory of Webster native

Man dies in local jail

See all stories in the Oct. 18, 2017 issue of The Journal

Marion and Chattahoochee Co. Schools
'REACH' to help students with scholarships
Marion County High • Chatt. County High

Schley celebrates 'unbelievable' successes
in local school system at FC Meeting

Marion scores 58-28 blowout win over Brookstone

See all stories in the Oct. 11, 2017 issue of The Journal

Front Porch Rockers kick off Fox Hall Concert Series
Click here for photos and more information.

Schley prepares to borrow money
while waiting on tax revenue to come in

Buena Vista has BIG plans for Oct. 14th

Marion takes off with design for airport

MCHS wins Region 4A Softball Championship

Stewart Co. residents asked for ideas

Marion Co. High Homecoming Court

See all stories in the Oct. 4, 2017 issue of The Journal

Marion presses forward with road project;
Engineer still looking for solution to well woes

Webster athlete is showcased at Elite 100 Camp

Stewart paves way for road project and
prepares to crack down on dumpster misuse

Schley Co. High Homecoming Court

Harris performing in Dreamgirls at The Springer

See all stories in the Sept. 27, 2017 issue of The Journal

Marion Commission looking at possibility
of outsourcing major departments

Chattahoochee Co. leader receives hono r

Big Auction planned in Ellaville

Irma kept Middle Flint E911 dispatchers very busy

Eagles set school record in big 45-20
win over Class AA Lamar County

See all stories in the Sept. 20, 2017 issue of The Journal

Irma downs trees and knocks out power

Buena Vista Mayor recovering from stroke

Ellaville Baptist gets Potter's House update

Guest speaker 'raps' with locals with
positive, but also divisive words

Big Property Auction set in Buena Vista

See all stories in the Sept. 13, 2017 issue of The Journal

'Living with Lyme'
Buena Vista woman hopes others can
learn from her decade long struggle

ChattCo High blanks Baconton

Ellaville couple establishes therapeutic horse farm

'Truth Be Told' event planned in Buena Vista

See all stories in Sept. 6, 2017 issue of The Journal

Two Drug Busts made in Marion County

Effort to 'Save Our Youth'
picks up steam in Buena Vista

Marion beats ChattCo by 1 point in nail-biter

Schley Clobbers Calhoun, 28-6

Chatt. Co. officials looking at
forming a new local court

See all stories in the August 30, 2017 issue of The Journal

The Journal receives 6 statewide awards
from the Georgia Press Association

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