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Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Congressman Jack Kingston visited residents of Camilla on Wednesday, discussing Washington politics and what issues matter most to Southwest Georgians.

Saturday, March 23, 2013  The Camilla Fire Department gathered Saturday morning at the historic Camilla Train Depot for a, "Poke Run," in support of the Burn Foundation.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  Georgia State Patrol officers were led on a high-speed chase that started in Clay County.

Saturday, April 21, 2012  Updated with video; People gathered at Mitchell EMC Friday afternoon where they could receive free eye and health exams, meet the mascot, listen to a speech made by FDR, and learn about the important history for the company's 75th anniversary.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  Updated with video; A local physician instructed a patient to wear the LifeVest until a defibrillator could be implanted. One day, his life was saved by that technology.

Thursday, May 05, 2011  Health officials say 30 children have confirmed cases of chickenpox in schools and daycares. This is the third vaccine preventable disease to come up in Southwest Georgia.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  Camilla police are considering charges against the driver of one of the trucks in today’s accident – Norman Larve of Tennessee. They also credit a Moultrie man, Cory Jarvis, with saving the life of at least one of the crash victims.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  Ninteen people were killed by the tornado and many homes were completely destroyed.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  Camilla native Krysta Harden is now the new chief of staff for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Harden was previously the USDA’s assistant secretary for congressional relations.

Thursday, February 03, 2011  National Signing Day includes multiple Southwest Georgia players.

Thursday, December 16, 2010  J. Harris Morgan was convicted in October of overbilling Medicaid $2.8 million in payments for the drug Synagis – a respiratory medication.

Monday, October 25, 2010  Congressman Sanford Bishop and Sec. of Agriculture Tom Vilsack visit FUEL to discuss how Southwest Georgia is an innovator for the nation's clean energy movement.

Friday, April 02, 2010  If you have any information call the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department or the Camilla Police

Tuesday, January 12, 2010  The chapel on base was standing room only as military personnel and the public listened to the guest speaker, Camilla Mayor Mary Jo Haywood.