Fireman of the Year
Carlton Goldsmith (right) was named “Fireman Of the Year” and was presented an award by Asst. Chief Matthew Peacock (left) at the Emory Volunteer Fire Department’s annual dinner held on Saturday, January 2. […]
Month: January 2021
Board changes tower lease, considers new tanker truck
The regular meeting of the Rains County Emergency Services District was held on Monday, December 21, to consider allowing the organization to assume the tower lease from the Emory VFD, hear an update on the grant for a new tanker truck and accept the independent audit of the organization. […]
Deputy pay raise, declaration extension highlight final meeting
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Wednesday, December 23, to adjust a salary in Rains County Sheriff’s Department, extend the Disaster Declaration through June and make a donation to the Women’s Service Club for the lighting of the Rains County Courthouse. […]
Cook, Young take oath
New Rains County commissioners were sworn in Monday afternoon in the Rains County Courthouse. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats scratch out district wins over holidays
The Rains Wildcats and Lady Cats notched district wins and played non-district games during the holiday break. […]
Way too dependent
The problem with magic is that there are times when it simply does not work as expected. On December 14, that magic became a temporary nightmare for millions of Google account users. […]
New Year attitudes
For the last few days, Facebook, email, texts and all other social media have been full of messages related to the beginning of another year. Although most are similar in content, there is a definite difference in attitude. […]
Interesting Point for January 5, 2021
Let’s all welcome 2021 with a little caution and hope all will go well with the vaccination programs. I know my husband is getting ready to roll up his sleeve as soon as he can. […]
from my view of Emory on January 5, 2021
Happy New Year! Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas holiday. I’m praying 2021 is full of blessings for everyone of you. […]
January 5, 2021
Drivers Ed Classes; Good Samaritans Holiday Schedule […]