Happy Birthday, America!
So here we are, ready to celebrate 250 years – America’s birthday. To most of us, that sounds like a long time, but is it really?
The Harris County Journal
This Week in American History
This week in 2022, the Georgia Guidestones are damaged by a bomb and subsequently taken down. Designed and funded by a group wishing to remain anonymous, messages in different languages were written on the stones. Unfortunately, they now only exist in the memories of those who saw them.
Time for Fire Up the Valley BBQ
Coming on Saturday, July 4th is the annual Fire Up the Valley BBQ in Pine Mountain Valley.
Greenville Man Facing Charges After Shooting
A Greenville man is facing charges after a shooting incident that occurred in the Rocky Mount area on Sunday, June 21, according to Sheriff Chuck Smith. According to Sheriff Smith, on Sunday, June 21 at approximately 6:48 p.m., the Meriwether County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a person had been shot at 5428 Luthersville Road in Luthersville.
Horton, Mahone Sentenced
Zion Horton and Jaquan Mahone, residents of Talbot County, appeared in Muscogee County Superior Court on Tuesday, June 23 to be sentenced in the murder of Daryus Bryant of Manchester. Both were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Harris County Journal Thursday, July 2, 2026
America 250 Celebration Set for Pine Mountain
America 250 Celebration Set for Pine Mountain
Pine Mountain is holding a block party to celebrate America 250. The party is set for 5 pm to 8 pm Friday, July 3, on Broad Street in the downtown area. Admission is free and it is a family-friendly celebration with activities and fun for all ages.
Take Precautions Against the Heat
Oh my, we are beginning to see temperatures in the mid to high 90s and that means it is hot in Georgia. It’s been warm, the other day I bought a loaf of bread and by the time I got it home it was toast.
DID YOU KNOW …? Was an iconic star of a 1960s sitcom the first person in the role?
This Saturday is the Fourth of July, which in itself is a wonderful day. But this year, it’s extra-special. You see, this year’s Independence Day is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the symbolic thumbing of the nose to King George III of Great Britain by the American colonists. A pretty nasty war followed that, but once the war was over, these 13 formerly British colonies became a new nation, the one in which you and I live. (Unless you live somewhere else.) So Happy 250th Birthday, America, and let’s get on with the trivia!
County Approves Water Filter Grant
The Harris County Commission has approved accepting a grant to deal with PFAS in the water system. PFAS, or Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, are synthetic chemicals that have been used in consumer products since the 1950s. Totaling nearly 15,000 chemical compounds, PFAS were used in a wide variety of household products and in some firefighting foam used to smother fires.