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Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:36 PM

Bertie’s Corner

Bertie’s Corner
Winners of the 50 States fundraiser included (l-r) Ala Mae Myles standing in for Isabella Eaddy who placed second, Ardrelle Myles Sutton and Harmony Burroughs, first place.

Here is the news for this week.

To our community: ***** To the family of Bobby “Big Bob” James: We have the family in our prayers.

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5: 4 ***** MLK weekend was observed Saturday and Monday. Please see related coverage in today’s edition. We had a great celebration! ***** The 50 States program at Session Hill Community Center last weekend was a successful fundraiser. The proceeds will be used to make improvements to the community center.

Winners include Ala Mae Myles standing in for Isabella Eaddy who placed second representing Nevada, Ardrelle Myles Sutton, the Queen representing Arizona and Harmony Burroughs, first place, representing Hawaii.

The community center is available for birthday parties, family reunions and other meetings. If you need more information, contact Stephon Collins 404-4922632. ***** Everyone is invited to worship with us at Faith Temple Holiness Church Inc, 218 Hall Street, Blackshear. Services as follows: 1st Sunday early service is at 8:30. Breakfast will be served. Services will be every Sunday 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Morning services at 11 a.m. Looking forward to see you at worship. Pastor is Cynthia Welch. ***** Ministers Alliance: All pastors, elders and ministers of God are asked to meet for prayer at 9 a.m. every first Monday of the month at Rainge Funeral Home, 505 Ware Street Blackshear. ***** Kingdom Faith Church has services every Sunday at 10 a.m. and Bible Study every Tuesday at 6 p.m. Kingdom Faith is located at 6014 Homestead Road in Blackshear. Elder Tony Reynolds is the pastor. ***** Your entire family is invited to worship with Fourth Mount Olive Church during weekly worship services. We are located at 900 Yeomans Street, Blackshear. We are blessed to be able to provide opportunities for all to learn how to love God and each other as we worship God our Father, Jesus Our Savior and the Holy Spirit our Comforter and Guide. We start promptly at 10 a.m. Come see for yourself, you will be glad you did.

***** Positive Thoughts: We must use time creatively in the knowledge that the time is always right to do right.

— Martin Luther King Jr. ***** To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven. — Ecclesiastes 3:1 ***** If you have any news for Bertie’s corner, please call me at (912) 282-7473 or email bertiecorner-blktime23b7@ gmail.com. I’ll be glad to hear from you and write up your news.


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