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The Tattnall Journal is a weekly community newspaper covering all of Tattnall County, Georgia, including the cities of Cobbtown, Collins, Glennville and Reidsville. We are a private, family-owned business in operation since 1879.

In addition to publishing the newspaper, The Tattnall Journal also provides a variety of commercial printing services from business cards and brochures to books and banners. High-quality, full color printing is also available. We strive to provide our customers with top quality work that exceeds their expectations.



 

LATEST BREAKING NEWS ...

Website Update Info.

Last week, I was out of town so I was unable to update the website with the June 25 information. I've included both last week and this week's news in this current update. However, I also will not be in the office next week so the July 11 edition will not be online until the following week and will be combined with the July 18th news. I apologize for the interruption in web updates. Thank you for continuing to read The Tattnall Journal.

Allison Cobb, Editor & Webmaster









July 2 obits

Carol Lawler Bridges, 61

Mary Hall, 91

Hampton Columbus Howard, 90

Patrick Lucious Kennedy, 54

Willard L. “Will” Mahnke, 85

Vaslea Manning, 58

Rubye Sapp, 85

June 25 obits

Mr. Gregory Bacon, 50

Nancy J. “Butchie” Harvey Haley, 63

Mrs. Marian L. Hutto, 82

Mrs. Angela Shuman Kappes, 61

Hazel Strickland Thomas, 83

Billy Ray Watson, 64

Mr. John Wallace Whitaker, 81

Earl Wilkins, 80

 

 

Headline stories printed July 2, 2009 ...

Dr. Williams is Superintendent

It’s now official! Dr. Gina Williams was formally employed as the Tattnall County School Superintendent during a called meeting Tuesday, July 30, 2009. . . . . . . . . . MORE

Locals in Miley’s movie -- Tiffany Kicklighter and Christy (Dubberly) Kangeter among “extras”

The majority of young girls in Southeast Georgia have probably been begging mom and dad to take them to Tybee Island this summer for a chance to spot Miley Cyrus, (otherwise known as Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel). Cyrus has been in the area since mid-June filming her upcoming movie “The Last Song.” . . . . . MORE

Enjoy the Fourth in Reidsville Saturday

Are you ready for the annual fireworks along with the food, fun and fellowship that will be offered during the most patriotic day of the year – July 4? . . . . . . . . . MORE

Glennville renames Hwy. 301

Hwy. 301 in Glennville is no longer known as Downing Musgrove Hwy. The four-laned road through town was officially renamed Veterans Boulevard during a ceremony held Tuesday, June 30. . . . . . . . MORE

TCHS Yearbooks are in

A Tattnall County High School Senior Signing Party is scheduled for July 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Village Pizza in Reidsville. Stop by and pick up your yearbooks. Remember to bring money if you plan to eat. All yearbooks may be picked up during this time...everyone is invited to stay. Watch your mail: postcards have been sent out.




Headline stories printed June 25, 2009 ...

Palmer bound over and denied bond

Judge David Cavender listened to about fifteen minutes of evidence in the form of questions from Assistant District Attorney Joe Skeens and answers by GBI Special Agent Tracy Sands last Wednesday morning, June, 17, 2009, before ruling there was probable cause that Patrick Palmer should be bound over to the Grand Jury for the death of Palmer’s wife, Felisha Powell Palmer, 29, of Collins. Felisha Palmer was found dead in her home early Monday morning, May 4, 2009. After finding probable cause, Judge Cavender denied bond. . . . . . . . . . . MORE

BOE 2010 budget under pressure

With the Great Recession chewing up state revenues, acting Superintendent Dr. Gina Williams is thankful for federal stimulus money. But she is more thankful for school system employees who understand that the system is facing difficult economic times and are willing to make the necessary sacrifices to save jobs while helping balance the budget. . . . . . MORE

Several drug arrests made

Following ongoing investigations conducted by the Tattnall County Sheriff’s Office, several drug arrests have recently been made in Tattnall County. . . . . . . . . . MORE

Paula Deen visits Reidsville

Word travels fast in a small town and it doesn’t take long for news to spread when a celebrity stops in for a visit. On Tuesday afternoon, June 23, that celebrity was Paula Deen. . . . . . . MORE

DOT gives Reidsville Airport orders to proceed

The Reidsville Airport Authority received good news from Charles Evans of Aviation Programs. They have received the notice to proceed with the runway extension and parallel taxiway, along with the reimbursement on T-Hanger construction at the Reidsville Municipal airport. . . . . . MORE

Logan McCullough signs with Andrew College

TCHS graduate Logan McCullough signed with Andrew College located in Cuthbert, GA, Monday, June 22, 2009, to play on their baseball team next season. He is the second player from TCHS this year to successfully sign with a college to pursue his college dream to play baseball. Andrew College has been considered to be one of the strongest junior college baseball conferences in the country. . . . . . MORE







The Tattnall Journal
PO Box 278
114-B North Main St.
Reidsville, GA 30453

E-mail:
mail@tattnalljournal.com

Phone:
912-557-6761

Fax:
912-557-4132