CCHS Class of 2023 – their Letters to Santa from 1st grade, 2011
Below are Letters to Santa from the CCHS Class of 2023 – when they were in first grade, as they appeared in the December 21. 2011 edition of your community newspaper, The Clinch County News. Click on the link below to see their letters to Santa – Enjoy! And Congratulations to the graduates and their…
Read MoreCourthouse closed due to leaking battery
The Clinch County Courthouse was closed this morning due to a leaking backup battery for a voting machine. According to an official at the Clinch County Commissioners office, the leaking battery was discovered in the elections office this morning. The smell from the leak prompted concern from county workers. A sign on the courthouse door…
Read MoreMayor vetoes ordinance passed by Homerville City Council
For the first time in over 30 years, Homerville’s mayor has issued a veto. On Tuesday, Homerville Mayor Brooks Blitch IV vetoed a city manager ordinance that was approved unanimously by the Homerville City Council at their regular monthly meeting Thursday. Under the city’s charter, the mayor has the ability to veto any item approved…
Read MoreLee Container sold to Ohio company
A global leader in industrial packaging has purchased Lee Container of Homerville. Greif, a publicly-traded company out of Ohio, announced the purchase today. Lee Container, headquartered in Homerville, is a leader in the North American blow molded jerrycan industry, primarily serving growth-oriented customers in the agrochemical, other specialty chemical, oil & lubricant and pet care…
Read MoreGroundbreaking held for new school facility
Ground was broken weeks ago, but the official groundbreaking for the new Clinch County school facility was held Thursday. Community members, school officials, students, and current and former teachers joined with contractors and architects of the $53 million project Thursday between Clinch County High School and the tennis courts to hold the ceremony,…
Read MoreOfficer claims city manager, council members interfered in investigations
By Blake Pittman & Len Robbins Editor & Publisher A Homerville police officer has accused Homerville City Council members and its city manager of interfering with investigations, violations of the Equal Pay Act, and other unethical, or possibly criminal, actions. Homerville Police Captain Sebrina Blaise details her complaints and concerns in a nine-page memorandum…
Read MoreMurder suspect turns himself in after shootout
By Blake Pittman Editor One local man is dead, and another is behind bars, after a shootout last Wednesday killed Brad Collins, 24, of Homerville. On Wednesday afternoon, around 5 p.m., officers with the Homerville Police Department responded to a Poppell Square address in response to a man being shot. When they arrived on…
Read MoreJesus & Jam announces after-school program
Jesus and Jam Charities of Clinch County is pleased to announce a new After-School Program for children in grades Kindergarten through 3rd Grade. The program is scheduled to start in August 2022 and will meet every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during the school year. Executive Director, Lajuanta Mattox stated “I am pleased to announce…
Read MoreClinch 12u team finishes as state runner-up
The Clinch County 12u All-Stars were one run away from a state championship. Last week in Baxley, the Clinch 12u baseball team lost to Jeff Davis County 7-6 in the GRPA state championship game. The Clinch 12u team had been competing in the tournament all week, playing one game Tuesday, two more Wednesday, and two…
Read MoreZoning Board Chair: Mayor did not have authority to OK building permit
By Blake Pittman, Editor Tempers flared at Thursday night’s regular monthly meeting of the Homerville City Council over a building permit issued by Mayor Brooks Blitch IV without the city council’s consent. At the meeting, Homerville Zoning Board Chairman David Hinson was on the agenda to speak to the council about Mayor Blitch bypassing protocol…
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