Library makes great headway under leadership of Bernadette Thompson
The Rains County Public Library has been operating since 1982 according to the library’s website. […]
Month: July 2026
ESD board approves proposed budget, tax rate in regular monthly meeting
The Rains County Emergency Services District No. 1 board unanimously approved a proposed budget and tax rate for the 2026-27 fiscal year and set public hearing dates on the matter for September 14 and September 21 during its regular meeting Monday night. […]
City staff announce plans to seek $21M water grant
The Emory City Council voted unanimously to seek a $21 million state grant for water system upgrades and heard a resident’s formal objection over a drainage complaint during its meeting Tuesday, July 14. […]
Tiny bubbles
Rains County kids beat the summer heat with foam as they celebrate the conclusion of the Summer Readathon at the Rains County Library. […]
Trustees discuss budget deficit, preliminary numbers for next year
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees discussed the district budget, heard preliminary numbers and tabled a plan for new buses during the regular meeting on Monday, July 20. […]
Surgery is not what it used to be!
You’re just going to have to face the fact that I’ve reached the age where most of my columns – and a lot of my conversations – begin with “back in the day” or some version of that. […]
Sign up for Point City Council election under way
The City of Point is accepting applications from citizens who wish to be placed on the ballot for a seat on the Point City Council. The registration deadline is August 17 by 5:30 p.m. […]
July 23, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; FOL Book Sale; FOL Hosts a Youth Writing Challenge; St. John rummage sale; Elm Cemetery Memorial Day; Rains Co. Fair pageant applications […]
Sharrel Elaine Norris (Garner)
Sharrel Elaine Garner Norris, 80, of Point, died on July 23, 2026. […]
Yashica Conley cares for children from birth to 12 years
Yashica Conley has owned Tiny Tots Day Care in Emory since 2010. […]