Ag museum to host Bottles and Brushes art class

TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will host the Bottles and Brushes art class on March 17 from 6-8 p.m.  The featured work is “Window Box of Color” by local artist and Bottles and Brushes instructor Brenda Rose. Rose will guide participants through the process, while students create their own interpretation before their eyes.  Participants can bring their favorite beverage while enjoying an evening of creativity and fun.  The Gallery at the Museum will provide the paint, canvas and brushes. Participants must register ahead of time by contacting Polly Huff, assistant director and curator at the Museum, at phuff@abac.edu. The class fee is $25 per person or $40 for couples.  It is non-refundable and non-transferable. The fee includes all supplies and instruction. Registration for the class is on a first come, first served basis upon payment of the fee. Space is limited so early registration is important. Companies who are looking for a unique team-building experience or a way to reward exceptional employees can participate in the corporate edition of Bottles and Brushes.  The corporate painting will be custom-tailored to fit each company’s mascot, theme, or idea. Gift certificates are available for future classes. Crystal York, a rural studies major from Pavo, is assisting Huff with the 2017 Bottles and Brushes series as a part of her internship at the Museum.

 

GSP investigates 6 crashes in Colquitt County in February

MOULTRIE, Ga. — State Troopers from the Thomasville Post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated six traffic crashes during the month of February in Colquitt County. Sgt. First Class Tommy Peeples III said the traffic crashes resulted in no traffic deaths. Peeples said Troopers from Post 12 Thomasville also issued 71 traffic citations in the county during the month. The total includes two  arrests for driving under the influence, 28 citations for speeding, 18 seatbelt violations, and no child restraint violations.  Troopers also issued 102 warnings.  

 

Richardson holding McAlpin town hall meeting

McALPIN, Fla. — Ronnie Richardson, District 5 County Commissioner, is holding a town hall meeting in McAlpin on Thursday. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday at the McAlpin Community Center, which is across from the McAlpin Post Office. Continuing a series of town hall meetings, the newly-elected Richardson is encouraging district members to bring concerns, comments and ideas. Coffee, tea and water will be available. District members can bring a dessert or snack to share, if they want. For more information, contact Richardson at 386-697-1138 or email the commissioner at commissioner5@suwgov.org.    

 

Georgia College presents swingin’ jazz

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — The Georgia College Jazz Band will shake off the winter blues with “Swingin’” at 7:30 p.m., Thursday and Friday, March 9 and 10 in Russell Auditorium.

The program was designed to utilize couplets. Two charts will be played from the Glenn Miller Orchestra book, as well as pieces from two composers influenced by the great trumpet player Clifford Brown.“Swing is the essence of jazz, immediately followed by improvisation. Both of these will be in great supply,” said Cliff Towner, director of bands.A variety of jazz music will be played from tempo swing to Latin and from World War II big band to the creativity of Charles Mingus.Songs include: “Autumn Leaves” by Joseph Kosma and Johnny Mercer; “Chattanooga Choo Choo” by Harry Warren and Mack Gordon; “In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening” by Hoagy Carmichael and Johnny Mercer; and “Makin’ Whoopee” by Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn. The 19-member Jazz Band features students on saxophones, trombones, trumpet, guitar, piano and bass.Admission is free, but a $5 donation is encouraged.All proceeds benefit music scholarships or the GC Department of Music through the GCSU Foundation, Inc. For more information, call 478-445-8289.

 

Police investigating threatening note found at Dalton High

DALTON, Ga. — The Dalton Police Department is investigating a threatening note found at Dalton High School on Monday. Dalton Public Schools spokeswoman Pat Holloway said the note mentioned no names. Holloway said school officials “are taking it all very seriously and taking every precaution to make sure our students and staff are safe.” School officials notified parents of the note through the system’s mobile app and phone messaging system. A student found the note, which was turned over to the school resource officer, Holloway said. That’s when the police department started the investigation, she said. She added several students have been interviewed. “We want everybody to know we’re doing everything we can,” Holloway said. “We will be taking extra safety precautions (Tuesday) to make sure the school is safe as can be. We are going to be very vigilant and school will be in session (Tuesday).” Police spokesman Bruce Frazier said police are aware of the note but could not comment on what it said. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective John Helton at (706) 278-9085, ext. 143.

 

Four fatalities on state roads in February

VALDOSTA, Ga.  — Troopers from Georgia State Patrol Post 31 investigated 97 traffic crashes in February, with 57 injuries and four fatalities in and around Valdosta, according to Sgt. 1st Class Tracy Tabb. While the number of crashes was fewer than the 134 Post 31 worked in January, the February fatalities outpaced the single crash-related death the post investigated in January. Post 31 troopers issued 573 citations, made 30 DUI arrests and gave out 73 seat belt violation citations, 12 child restraint violation citations, 43 distracted driving citations and 201 speeding citations in February, Tabb said. Troopers also made 14 drug arrests, including five felony drug arrests, and apprehended one wanted person during the month, he said.  The state patrol issued 744 warnings during February and accumulated 23 hours conducting road checks in the four-county Post 31 area, Tabb said.