Many Marion Residents to Get Local Tax Refunds
Combined Dollar Store to open in Ellaville
Chattahoochee County Students
are
Working Toward the Future
US Navy Swamp Foxes visit Swamp Fox Distillery
Marion downs Sumter in Spring Football Game
See all stories in the current newspaper
Marion Co. brings Road Department back in-house
Chatt. Commission approves small hike
in trash fee, tables internet agreement, etc.
'Springtime Ellaville' is a Big Hit
See all stories in the 5-11-22 newspaper
BVPD releases video of shooting
Schley County to perform revaluation of property
Stewart County to Celebrate Internet Grant
Buena Vista Council hopes to move City Park
Marion Eagles win Track Region Championship
Schley Girls win Region Track Championship
See all stories in the 5-4-22 newspaper
Marion takes emergency action on dirt roads
Schley Wildcats win 6th straight Region Title & prepare for State Playoffs ranked No. 6 in state
MCHS Eagles Soar into State Baseball Playoffs
Fulks is Peach Belt Track Athlete of the Year
See all stories in the 4-27-22 newspaper
Richland man wanted for shooting in Buena Vista
Ellaville's T&R Custom Celebrates 50 Years
Many take 'psychedelic trip' to Buena Vista
folk art site to experience Pasafest 2022
Holy Smoke raises $17,861 for Children's Homes
See all stories in the 4-20-22 newspaper
Marion Rec. Dept. has Big Opening Day
Storm: Dirt Roads Damaged, Schools Closed
Chatt. Co. Commission discusses many topics
Marion BOE names sole finalist for Superintendent
Bestselling Author coming to Buena Vista
Beloved Dog attends Snider's funeral service
See all stories in the 4-13-22 newspaper
Marion Rec. plans Big Opening Day with more players than ever and BIG plans for future
A Moon Family Legacy:
Small Town | BIG Entertainment
Chatt. Historic Society crowns
top Chili and Cornbread Cooks
Free meals for senior citizens in Preston
See all stories in the 4-6-22 newspaper
Hall-of-Famer Jimmy Fortune
plays sold out show in Buena Vista
City of Buena Vista makes hires & passes raises
Welch & Bella are K9 Search & Rescue Team
See all stories in the 3-30-22 newspaper
Meet the New Marion County Manager
Schley County Congressional Candidate Forum
Buena Vista is fortunate to welcome
back hall-of-famer Jimmy Fortune
ProMod has Grand Opening in Ellaville
MCHS wins Best Picture at Ga. Movie Academy
See all stories in the 3-23-22 newspaper
29 Candidates Qualify for Local Elections
New Marion Family Connection
welcomes a new coordinator
Schley Co. Commission reviews Annual Audit
Marion Commission hears pay raise request, etc.
See all stories in the 3-16-22 newspaper
Coronavirus cases continue to fall;
CDC says take off the masks
State to buy 1,348 more acres in Marion County
Benefit Sale is set for Ellaville's Phillips
Yesterday & Today: The Interactive
Beatles Experience comes to Buena Vista
See all stories in the 3-9-22 newspaper
Buena Vista hosts Town Hall on Water/Sewer Rates;
Apartment Complexes are Hit Hardest
Community mourns loss of
young man who had been missing
Sweet Season for Schley Lady Cats!
Governor Candidate visits Cusseta and Ellaville
See all stories in the 3-2-22 newspaper
Family seeks help finding missing young man
Buena Vista apartment complexes hit
with huge water/sewer bill increases
Former Preston Nurse Practitioner
gets 15 years for child pornography
Ellaville Council approves concert,
but denies related alcohol request
SCHS Lady Cats win 1st Region Basketball Title
See all stories in the 2-23-22 newspaper
Marion residents speak out
on Superintendent Search
Inspired Learning at Schley County Elementary
Marion residents informed of
past failures to monitor water
Greenn calls for extending I-185
Time to extend Marion County Sales Tax?
Super (Bowl) Fogey
See all stories in the 2-16-22 newspaper
Attorney tells Buena Vista City
Council to be Careful with Nepotism
Ellaville Youngster raising
funds for Shriners Hospitals
Stewart County gets $6.6 million for internet
WCHS announces STAR Student & Teacher
Chatt. Co. residents to decide on liquor stores
In Defense of Hoarding
See all stories in the 2-9-22 newspaper
Richland Rum Earns Global Grit Award
Marion VITA offers FREE tax prep help
Chatt. Co. official is Chair of Health Board
See all stories in the 2-2-22 newspaper
Marion Co. Officials Propose New Districts
Blast From the Past
Remembering the Bank Robber Caught in Ellaville
Possible Homicide Investigated in Stewart Co.
Marion Co. commissioners field complaints
Disappearing Ink
See all stories in the 1-26-22 newspaper
Marion officials asked to review property values
and to allow liquor stores in the county
CCHS announces STAR Student & STAR Teacher
Schley County has new Clerk of Court
Couple shares Marion County's beauty
with Hidden Springs Campground
See all stories in the 1-19-22 newspaper
Area Hit with Another Spike in Coronavirus Cases
Chatt. Co. BOE earns Leading Edge Award
Schley Co. announces increase in trash fee
Swamp Fox has Surprise Star Guest
MCHS STAR Students and STAR Teacher
See all stories in the 1-12-22 newspaper
Chattahoochee Co. officials plan for the future
Buena Vista landmark, longtime business
now has new owners and a new name
Locals on All-State Football Team
Hair Nation Opens in Ellaville
See all stories in the 1-5-22 newspaper
Former Eagle lands Head Coach Job with PC Bucs
CCEC recognized by US News
as a Top 30% School in Georgia
See all stories in the 12-29-21 newspaper,
including TOP LOCAL STORIES OF 2021!
Moore Brings More to Cusseta
Kids with Santa and Elves
Schley County Christmas Memories
BV Rec. Dept. Celebrates Christmas
'Christmas at the Closet' in Cusseta
Scholarship endowed in honor of Wall
See all stories in the 12-22-21 newspaper
Ellaville Christmas Parade has Huge Turnout
Some Marion County property owners
will be getting a local tax refund
Stewart Co. names Teachers of the Year
Schley County names STAR Student & Teacher
See all stories in the 12-15-21 newspaper
Marion County Middle-High Basketball Schedules
Varsity | Middle School
Buena Vista Brings Back Christmas Parade
Cusseta hosts Parade & Christmas on the Square
Marion tax bills later than normal, but coming soon
Webster Co. names Teacher of the Year
Marion youngster performing at The Springer
See all stories in the 12-8-21 newspaper
Performance Academy rocks sold-out shows
Fire in Buena Vista ruled arson
Big reward offered in Cusseta arson cases
Ellaville's Hammack releases Christmas single
Webster has State's Teacher of the Month
Christmas Extravaganza in Schley County
See all stories in the 12-1-21 newspaper
Cusseta rocked by multiple Arson Cases
Buena Vista to host Christmas Parade
SCHS wraps up record-setting football
season in Sweet 16 of State Playoffs
Ellaville Marketplace & Consignments Opens
Award-winning trio gives inspiring show
at Moon Family Theatre in Buena Vista
Stewart moves forward with $4.8 million budget
See all stories in the 11-24-21 newspaper
DA Pleads Guilty to 4 Felonies
No. 5 ranked Schley High
scores 50-10 win in State Playoffs
Richland Pig Fest has Big Return
Marion officials debate: Manager or Administrator?
Hall and Co. opens in Buena Vista
See all stories in the 11-17-21 newspaper
Area Schools Beat State Average for Grad Rates
Schley High prepares for state playoffs
as historic football season continues
Stewart awarded $160,000 for water system
MCHS honors No. 1 Fan and 'The Voice'
Chattco falls to fellow Top 10 team,
but advances to State Football Playoffs
See all stories in the 11-10-21 newspaper
Ellaville Woman Arrested in Shooting Death
Windstream, Sumter EMC to Expand Broadband
Magnolia Manor of Marion wins National Award
Dove Award winning, Grammy nominated
The Martins to play Moon Family Theatre
See all stories in the 11-3-21 newspaper
Marion Co. Administrator Resigns after 2 Months
Preston hosts Olde Tyme Country Fair
Schley downs Chattco in Battle of Top 10 Teams
Marion County Superintendent Retiring
See all stories in the 10-27-21 newspaper
Premier Literary Publication visits Buena Vista
Ellaville welcomes launch of fiber internet network
Marion Schools get $642,600 in Tech Funds
New Ellaville Fall Festival is a Hit
SCHS advances to Sweet 16 of State Playoffs
See all stories in the 10-20-21 newspaper
Marion men carve out names for themselves
Who has Cusseta's best scarecrow?
Moon Family Theatre has big weekend with Performance Academy and Janelle Arthur Concert
Schley High gets big technology grant
Webster Schools get 'connectivity' funds
See all stories in the 10-13-21 newspaper
Run for the Fallen honors
military heroes and families
For Those Who Can't
Big tax hike in Marion – sort of, but not really
Coat & Hoodie Giveway is Saturday in Cusseta
Marion Comm. approves bid for repair of bridges
Top 10 ranked Chattco topples Talbotton 79-0
See all stories in the 10-6-21 newspaper
Marion 'Bridge Blues' May Soon Be Over
American Idol Finalist to perform in Buena Vista
'Fair Count' visits Schley County
Ball Brothers bring distinctive
Christian music sound to Buena Vista
See all stories in the 9-29-21 newspaper
Buena Vista gets $6 million federal grant
Marion man arrested in big-time theft case
Schley High installs Freedom Shrine
Hall of Famer performs in Buena Vista
Run for the Fallen is heading to
Ellaville, Buena Vista, Cusseta, etc.
See all stories in the 9-22-21 newspaper
Ellaville Manufacturer to Expand and Relocate
Marion man moved to show big patriotism
Chatt. Comm. gets good news, joins transit, etc.
Minter earns Revenue Administration Certificate
Quinceanera arrives in rural Georgia
See all stories in the 9-15-21 newspaper
Census Shows Big Loss in Local Populations
Chatt. Co. sets local tax rate, etc.
Volunteer firefighters douse
fire in Buena Vista Apartment
She put the 'Ella' in Ellaville
District Attorney Indicted
See all stories in the 9-8-21 newspaper
Chattco Rodeo Ropes in 2,000 spectators
Family Connection Reestablished in Marion
Ellaville to get New Fall Festival
BV's Rural America Festival is Postponed
Seriously Funny show with seriously good music held at Moon Family Theatre in Buena Vista
See all stories in the 9-1-21 newspaper
Area Schools' Scores Slide Amid Pandemic
Bridge dedicated in memory of fallen hero
Big-Time Rodeo in Cusseta this weekend
Buena Vista resident releases Gospel recording
From the Publisher: Effectively Zero
See all stories in the 8-25-21 newspaper
'Funniest Mom in America' to perform in BV
Buena Vista City Council Passes Mask Mandate
Latavia's Closet holds Back-to-School Bash
Schley Commission passes 3 new ordinances
See all stories in the 8-18-21 newspaper
Marion Commission hires County Administrator
Chatt. Co. officials propose tax rate,
unveil pricing for internet service, more
US Senate candidate visits Buena Vista,
Cusseta, Ellaville, Richland, Preston
West Central Health District warns
of High Covid Transmission Rate
Many answer 'Yes' to the question:
Can YOU Cross Country?
See all stories in the 8-11-21 newspaper
Buena Vista says get ready for higher water bills
Professional Rodeo is coming to Cusseta
Ingram is sole finalist for Webster Superintendent
Lumpkin hosts Dedication Ceremony for Mural
The Journal wins WG Sutlive Trophy for
Community Service from Ga. Press Association
See all stories in the 8-4-21 newspaper
BV Planning & Zoning Board wants to increase
minimum
size required for mobile home lots
Ellaville native is enjoying new
role as family doctor in Buena Vista
Chattahoochee County officials
get good news about Tax Digest
Two-time Georgia Country Music Artist
of the Year performs in Buena Vista
MCHS hosts Second Chance Graduation
See all stories in the current newspaper
Ellaville's Old 'Gym' to be demolished
'Rural America' gets new life in Buena Vista
Moon Family Theatre hosts Rockland Road
Ellaville's Taylor is Gymnastics National Champ
See all stories in the 7-21-21 newspaper
Family group with prestigious pedigree
is coming to perform in Buena Vista
Cusseta government readies
launch of its own internet service
Buena Vista resident has own TV show
Weston native to be Opening Day speaker
for Stewart County School System
Bair named Marion Co. Recreation Director
See all stories in the current newspaper
Fireworks, Food, Fun & More highlight first
Freedom on The Square festival in Buena Vista
Schley grad is National Baseball Champion
Big Expansion begins for Chatt. Library
Boss B's Smoke BBQ opens in Buena Vista
See all stories in the 7-7-21 newspaper
Big Weekend planned in Buena Vista
Webster Co. Superintendent is Retiring
Webster BOE names Interim Superintendent
Dre Hilton electrifies crowd in Buena Vista
Schley officials discuss federal Recovery funds
Young Marion golfer is Player of the Year
See all stories in the 6-30-21 newspaper
'Elvis' and Performance Academy Campers
rock Moon Family Theatre in Buena Vista
Schedule for Freedom on the Square in BV
Safety concerns addressed for new BV festival
Ellaville groups, churches host
Kids Cafe to feed local children
Chiropractor sets up shop in Buena Vista
See all stories in the 6-23-21 newspaper
Marion Commission approves equipment funding, discusses 'Dump', declines fireworks funding
Chattahoochee BOE to refinance bonds; County exploring Animal Control with Fort Benning
Schley High grad to play in College World Series
Bethel UMC enters 100th year with renewed efforts
Elvis has left the building (But he's coming back)
See all stories in the June 16, 2021 issue
3 House Fires in 4 Days in Marion County
Marion officials asked to help with
new event, Freedom on the Square
Ellaville's Taylor is State Gymnastics Champ
Red tape keeps Cusseta Splash
Pad
dry for now in Cusseta
Hair Nation opens in Buena Vista
See all stories in the 6-9-21 newspaper
Small Town Crime Derails BV Development
Preston resident pleads guilty to
distribution of child pornography
Chattahoochee Professional Rodeo
Series is coming to Cusseta
MCHS Class of 2021 Eagles
ready to soar into the future
See all stories in the 6-2-21 newspaper
City of Buena Vista expects to receive $646,828
in federal government 'Rescue' funds
Schley Co. High grads encouraged to
push past any perceived limitations
Chattco Panthers graduate with 'One Heartbeat'
Moon Family Theatre hosts Adam Calvert
Webster's Class of 2021 is small in size, but
grads are encouraged to make their mark
Buena Vista has huge response
for Youth Soccer Leagues
See all stories in the 5-26-21 newspaper
Counterfeit Pills Lead to Local Overdoses
Marion officials give okay to new festival
and tackle many other local issues
Cusseta is losing money to Columbus
due to errors with licenses process
Stewart Schools to get $254,720 Grant
Performance Academy to host Open House
See all stories in the 5-19-21 newspaper
Springtime Ellaville returns bigger and better
Stewart County gets $549,000 loan
BV business branches out with cigars
See all stories in the 5-12-21 newspaper
New Georgia law is named in
honor of Marion County teenager
Chatt. Co. High has six seniors earn
prestigious Georgia Scholar status
It will take a lot to save the
'Old Gym' in downtown Ellaville
SCHS wins TWO Region Track Titles
See all stories in the current newspaper
Local family makes big investment in BV
Ellaville native keeps shining on country stage
Area counties are lagging behind
in broadband internet access
Fox Hall saves MCHS Prom
New book spotlights Short family history
See all stories in the current issue of The Journal
Marion deputies help solve stolen ATV case
Holy Smoke! Cooking Contest raises $15,266
Ellaville's 'Old Gym' to be focus of Town Hall
Chatt. Co. High STAR Student & STAR Teacher
Historic Marion County Courthouse
to get facelift with repairs and painting
Marion Co. High STAR Student & STAR Teacher
See all stories in the April 21, 2021 issue of The Journal
'Corner Station' being renovated in Buena Vista
Chattahoochee Co. Commission passes
$5.2 million financing resolution
CCMHS accepts Military Flagship School Award
Ellaville Council approves funding for Fireworks
Fox Hall hosts Channel Xero
and BV's own Jordan Moses
See all stories in the April 14, 2021 issue of The Journal
Schley wins 5th Straight Region Baseball Title
Marion County native pens children's book
Karate Center of Cusseta is for more than kicks
Ellaville man is First Responder of the Month
BoDean & the Poachers play Fox Hall in BV
See all stories in the April 7, 2021 issue of The Journal
Schley High has State Robotics
Champion and Runner-Up
Buena Vista Planning & Zoning Board still
waiting on response from City Council
Chatt-Marion Unit is Forestry Unit of the Year
Ellaville resident is SGTC GOAL winner
Chattahoochee County officials discuss water improvements, possibility of public transit
See all stories in the March 31, 2021 issue of The Journal
'Share the Season' is closing in Buena Vista
Cusseta showcases local artists in old City Hall
Webster Schools get 'Mudcat Field'
Ellaville-Schley swings into Youth Ball Season
Downtown Buena Vista now has TWO
venues offerinig live music performances
Chattahoochee-ABM deal still
on track after big Town Hall Meeting
See all stories in the March 24, 2021 issue of The Journal
Marion Commission approves
raise in deputy starting pay
Chattahoochee County officials OK
Courtroom project, continue ABM debate
Schley Commission discusses Old Gym, trash, etc.
Marion Schools take 'Shot' at Pandemic
'Springtime Ellaville' is back for 2021
See all stories in the March 17, 2021 issue of The Journal
Local man's home ransacked in break-in
State Election Board sends Stewart County
case to State Attorney General
Chattco Panthers fall just shy of playing
in State Championship Game
See all stories in the March 10, 2021 issue of The Journal
Moon Family Theatre to host
Ellaville native Logan Pilcher
Chattco Dunks Foes to Advance to
Final Four in State Championship Tournament
BV Council chooses engineer for big project
Porter is SGTC Student of Excellence
See all stories in the March 3, 2021 issue of The Journal
Ellaville man with long rap
sheet headed to federal prison
Alleged drug dealer arrested in Buena Vista
Chattco Wins Region Basketball Title
State Election Board sends Webster County complaint to State Attorney General
Rezoning request for drive-in, concert
venue is grounded in Marion County
Baseball is Back! Diamonds shine again
after Coronavirus struck out 2020 season
See all stories in the current issue of The Journal
Out-of-town criminals nabbed locally
Longtime local resident pens book
Schley officials review new equipment,
ask attorney about trash problems, etc.
Chattahoochee County Commission discusses ambulance zone, status of cemetery, much more
BV Council OKs Alcohol License, etc.
See all stories in the current issue of The Journal
Big Goals Established for Marion Co. Recreation
Buena Vista Baseball Legend
is
finally recognized by MLB
Chattco Panthers improve to 9-1
Schley updates Disaster Mitigation Plan
MCHS has 3 football players sign
to keep playing after high school
- and -
Tymes inks tennis scholarship with GSU
Schley Co. High players sign with colleges
Help stop discrimination against female athletes
See all stories in the current issue of The Journal
Chatt. Superintendent to help state
with Vaccine Rollout for Schools
Marion Co. VFD Burglarized, Vandalized
State, local schools make
progress with Graduation Rates
Marion County VITA program
has helped many local families
Buena Vista Municipal Court Fines
See all stories in the Feb. 3, 2021 issue of The Journal
Chatt. Commission has new members, names
new EMA Director, hears zoning complaint
Federal judge keeps Calhoun behind bars
Area nurses join forces; Local Health Departments have given 1,184 shots of vaccine so far
Hinman named Webster BOE Vice Chair
Marion looks to spruce up Courthouse
See all stories in the Jan. 27, 2021 issue of The Journal
Former BV resident arrested for storming Capitol
Future of 'Old Gym' in Ellaville in question
CCMHS wins Military Flagship School Award
Stewart Co. to get huge 'Solar Farm'
Local Health Departments get off to busy start administering the COVID-19 vaccination
See alll stories in the Jan. 20, 2021 issue of The Journal
Local Store Robbed at Gunpoint
Fox Hall in Buena Vista reopens with new owners
Register retires as Schley Co. Tax Commissioner
Cusseta looking to display local art
Health Departments offering Covid Vaccine
See all stories in the Jan. 13, 2021 issue of The Journal
Phoebe warns of 'Dangerous and Deadly Phase'
Week-by-Week Review of Coronavirus in
Marion County since the start of the Pandemic
Panthers are Hanging in the Top 10
Schley County High grad made impact
as freshman for Auburn University
Chatt. County's Marion retires
as Clerk of Superior Court
Wade takes office as Chatt. Co.'s
new Clerk of Superior Court
Photo Galleries and Videos
Springtime Ellaville Festival
Schley High Baseball vs Calvary
Pasafest 2022
(and more Pasaquan Photo Galleries)
High School Baseball Games
Latavia's Closet Egg Hunt
Heart to Heart Egg Hunt
Chattahoochee Cook-Off
Marion Recreation Youth Balls
Jimmy Fortune at Moon Family Theatre
Marion vs Schley High Baseball
Gallery 1 | Gallery 2
MCHS Home Track Meet
Interactive Beatles Experience
at Moon Family Theatre
Marion County vs Taylor County
High School Baseball
Marion County vs Manchester
Middle School Baseball
Chattco vs Marion County
High School Baseball
Schley County High Lady Wildcats
State Playoff Basketball
Marion vs Monroe High School Tennis
Marion vs Early County
High School Baseball
Chattco vs Schley County High School Baseball
Marion vs Miller County
High School Baseball
Marion vs Stewart County
High School Boys Basketball
Marion vs Stewart County
High School Girls Basketball
Marion vs Chattco High School
Boys Basketball
Marion vs Chattco High School
Girls Basketball
MCHS Senior Night 2022 for
Cheerleading and Basketball
Wrestling & Other Sports Photos
by Ben Dodds
Marion County vs Schley County
High Girls Basketball
Marion County vs Schley County
High Boys Basketball
Chattco vs Talbotton High Boys Basketball
Chattco vs Talbotton High Girls Basketball
Chattco Basketball Senior Night
Buena Vista Youth Basketball
Chatt. Co. High Wrestling vs Westover
Chatt. Co. High Wrestling vs Schley
Cusseta Christmas Parade
Buena Vista Christmas Parade
Middle School Basketball
Performance Academy Christmas Concert
The Martins at Moon Family Theatre
Hall and Co.
Schley vs Ace Football Playoffs
MCHS One Act Play
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Interview with Roosevelt Jackson
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