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Pine Mountain Mayor Encourages More to Join “Walk”
Mayor Mary Ruth Mullins is inviting more residents to lace up their walking shoes and join her each Monday morning for the Town of Pine Mountain’s weekly “Walk with the Mayor” initiative along the Man O’ War Trail.
“Who Are you? Who, Who, Who, Who?”
Admit it – some of you had to sing that. Those that have been around for a while will remember that song made popular by the band, appropriately named, The Who in 1978.
Realignment of Mountain Hill Road Approved
By a unanimous vote last week, the Harris County Commissioners approved developing a plan for the realignment of Mountain Hill Road. Commission Chair Susan Andrews explained the Georgia Department of Transportation has cited a need to realign 1000 feet of Mountain Hill Road just north of SR 315 at The Grove development. A roundabout is scheduled for construction in the area and that plan is scheduled to be ready in October.
One Year Later
Friday of this week marks a special milestone in my life, one I never thought in a million years I’d have to experience. One year ago Friday, my life changed forever. I had a heart attack.
This Week in American History
Pictured during his trial, Patrick Crusius was found guilty on 22 counts of using a firearm to commit murder among other charges stemming from a murderous rampage at a Walmart in El Paso, TX. By his own admission, Crusius was targeting Mexicans.
Copeland Sentenced to Life
Talbot County resident Semaj Copeland was sentenced to life in prison with a possibility of parole in the murder of Manchester High student athlete Daryus Bryant on Thursday, July 23 in Muscogee County Superior Court.
Harris County Journal Thursday, July 30, 2026
Search Narrowed for New County Manager
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“Who Are you? Who, Who, Who, Who?”
Admit it – some of you had to sing that. Those that have been around for a while will remember that song made popular by the band, appropriately named, The Who in 1978.
School Board Celebrates Leaders’ Accomplishments
Meriwether County Schools is proud to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our schools and leaders who continue to provide exceptional opportunities for student success.
Pine Mountain Mayor Encourages More to Join “Walk”
Mayor Mary Ruth Mullins is inviting more residents to lace up their walking shoes and join her each Monday morning for the Town of Pine Mountain’s weekly “Walk with the Mayor” initiative along the Man O’ War Trail.
What did Westfield learn from their preseason football scrimmage against Southland Academy?
There are officially no more Fridays in Houston County without high school football until November.
Warner Robins shooting kills 18-year-old dies on Ignico Drive
Kaden McGhee, 18, died of a gunshot wound on early Friday morning in the area of Ignico Drive near Village South. 
One Year Later
Friday of this week marks a special milestone in my life, one I never thought in a million years I’d have to experience. One year ago Friday, my life changed forever. I had a heart attack.
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