College to host climate change discussions

DALTON, Ga. — “Civil Conversations: Climate Change” is presented by Dalton State College on Wednesday and also on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 6 p.m. in room 201 of the Roberts Library on campus. Panelists include Gene Mesco, associate professor of biology; Ken Ellinger, professor of political science; Garen Evans, assistant professor of economics; Matt Hipps, associate professor of political science; and Betsy Whitley, librarian. This event is free and open to the public.

Local airman graduates basic training

DALTON, Ga. —  U.S. Air Force Airman Caden R. Moore graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. He is a 2018 graduate of Coahulla Creek High School. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Moore is the son of Wendy and Freddie Moore and grandson of Beverly and Jack Gibson, all of Dalton.

Abraham Baldwin to host ‘The Tempest’

TIFTON, Ga. — The cast has been set, and rehearsals are underway for the Baldwin Players’ spring production of “The Tempest” on March 7-9 at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Dr. Brian Ray, director of the Baldwin Players, said “The Tempest” is sure to bring Howard Auditorium to life during this spectacular performance. Prospero will be played by Peter Pinnow from Tifton. Caroline Kirkland, a biology major from Tifton, will star as Miranda.  Alan Milton from Tifton will be featured as Alonso, and Luke Hillman, a history and government major from Sparks, will star as Caliban. Corey Douglas, a student from Sylvester aiming for his associate of fine arts degree in instrumental music, will play the role of Antonio.  Sebastian will be played by Jeffrey Murray, a theatre major from Camilla, and Hannah Moseley, an agricultural communication major from Cochran, will star as Ariel.  A recent graduate of ABAC, Ty Gore from Tifton, will play Ferdinand. Craig Wells from Tifton will play Gonzalo, and Angel Rewis, a history and modern culture major from Homerville, will play the role of Stephano.  Hayli Ary, a nursing major from Valdosta, will be featured as Trinculo, and Boatswain will be played by Joshua Rogers from Tifton. Tickets are available at a cost of $10 per person at the door. Admission for students, faculty, and staff is free with a valid ABAC ID. For more information, interested persons can contact Ray at bray@abac.edu or at 229-391-4969.

Two seriously injured in Branford crash

BRANFORD, Fla. — A crash Monday afternoon involving a tractor and a pickup truck left two from Branford in serious condition. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 24-year-old Brigham Goold, of Chiefland, had stopped on U.S. Highway 129 while headed north around 1:30 p.m. to make a left-hand turn on 57th Drive in an crop spraying tractor. With the tractor stopped, a GMC pickup, driven by 24-year-old Logan Hoyles, of Branford, attempted to pass, the FHP report states. When the tractor still attempted to make its turn, its front left struck the front right of the pickup causing it to overturn onto the west shoulder of U.S. 129 facing north, the report states. Hoyles and 25-year-old passenger Ashley Jenkins, also of Branford, both suffered serious injuries and were transported to UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville. Goold was not injured in the accident, but he is being charged with failure to yield to oncoming traffic/vehicle passing on the left when making a left turn.