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Monday, May 27, 2013  Just three months ago the pastor at St. James Baptist Church in Baconton challenged his congregation to get healthy and in shape.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Updated with video; A local teacher in Baconton was in a pretty bad car accident right before Christmas, and Saturday morning the community came together to hold the "Patty Dash 5k" which raised money for the teacher and her family.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  Updated with video; The City of Baconton held a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday morning for the now only gas station in the city.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Due to the heavy rain Southwest Georgia has seen over the past few days, many towns are seeing heavy flooding.

Sunday, January 27, 2013  St. James Baptist Church in Baconton kicked off their biggest loser competition Sunday afternoon.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Baconton's Saint James Baptist Church celebrated Dr. Martin L. King Jr's birthday Monday morning by kicking off "the Big Read."

Sunday, December 02, 2012  Joe Cuff learned firsthand when one door closes, another door opens after he received a limited edition 2001 Nissan Altima from his Bacton church on Sunday.

Saturday, November 17, 2012  Updated with video; The City of Baconton held its annual Pecan festival celebrating this year's harvest.

Saturday, September 08, 2012  Updated with video; Students at North Mitchell Elementary School kicked off the school year Friday morning with their annual Literacy Day program.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Updated with video; Paramedics and EMTs in Mitchell County got three new rides today as Mid Georgia Ambulance has three new ambulances in their fleet.

Monday, June 18, 2012  The person in surveillance footage caught stealing a change purse Stop & Shop from a has been arrested.

Monday, October 31, 2011  Updated with video; Baconton Fire Department working to extinguish fire.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  New label shows harmful effects of second-hand smoking.

Tuesday, June 07, 2011  Police arrest two for stealing trailers and one for allowing them to keep the stolen trailers on his property. Stolen trailers came from local businesses including the Mars Plant and Home Depot.

Thursday, May 26, 2011  The owner of a two-year-old dog says wants to know why someone would pour hot grease on his friendly dog.