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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A Worth County woman avoided trial before a jury Friday, after she plead guilty earlier this year to shooting her husband on Christmas Eve.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Charlie Tyler III pled guilty Tuesday to child molestation charges in Worth County.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  With massive rains coming down on Southwest Georgia last week, Worth County is working quickly to recover.

Saturday, December 29, 2012  Updated with video; Officials with the, Best Friends Humane Society of Worth County are reporting that a man was attacked by three dogs Saturday sending him to the hospital.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  The Worth County Sheriff’s Office tells us shortly before midnight, December 24th, 52-year-old Janie Mae Tweedy shot and killed her husband 57-year old-Carl Andrew Tweedy.

Saturday, December 08, 2012  Updated with video; Ship Senior Center in Sylvester held a breakfast with Santa Claus this morning that kids and adults could take part in.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Decision stands on former Sylvester Housing Authority Director Steve Bennett.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Worth County Middle School held its 2nd annual science fair Thursday with over 140 entries.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Updated with video; From top to bottom, the outside appearance of a building can make the difference between window shopping and making a purchase. Thanks to a new grant, businesses in downtown Sylvester may be able to bring in more money.

Friday, August 24, 2012  Updated with video; The Worth County Board of Commissioners met tonight to discuss several issues, including a concern from district 4 commissioner Billy McDonald.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  The Georgia Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that it will be replacing the, "warrior creek" bridge in Colquitt County due to age and structural damage.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Updated with video; One night after Dougherty County held their, "Night Out" event, the city of Sylvester held their own to promote a deeper relationship between public servants and the community.

Friday, July 20, 2012  Updated with video; All the produce on Saanen Creek Farms has stopped growing, the only thing still blooming is cutting flowers.

Friday, July 20, 2012  The Sylvester Board of Commissioners held a special meeting Thursday to address financial issues with Tax Commissioner, Tabetha Dupriest.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Updated with video; The senate met Friday to pass a bill on agriculture being labeled, the farm bill.