The Blackshear Times

Rep. Tommy Smith (R-NIchols) is the first declared candidate to succeed Glenn Richardson as Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. Smith made the announcement in Atlanta and via email Tuesday afternoon. Full Story »

Some of the photos from Monday's Christmas parade will make in into the Dec. 9 edition of The Times, but you can view all of our staff photos here. Full Story »

The following schedules are for school athletics for the week of December 7-12: Full Story »

The Times online offers new ways to keep up with the latest news from your favorite newspaper! Full Story »

Fingerprints and DNA can be vital to investigators tracking unknown criminals. As helpful as they are, however, it can pale in comparison to the wealth of information authorities receive from public tips. Full Story »

Although crime is not rampant around Pierce County, there are still those who break the law - and elude capture. Full Story »

More furlough days may be in the offing for Pierce County teachers, but it doesnât appear they will come anytime soon. Full Story »

Pierce Countyâs annual Christmas parade will step off Monday night. The annual yuletide procession will be followed by the Christmas decorating contest Wednesday, December 9. Full Story »

Pierce County High School will likely remain in Region 2-AA, but possibly with a slight change. Full Story »

The following schedules are for school athletics for the week of Nov. 30 through Dec. 5: Full Story »

An alleged methamphetamine lab operator on the run from lawmen was arrested early Wednesday morning. Full Story »

Timmy Sapp and David Broady Sr. were the top vote getters in Tuesday's unofficial runoff election results. Full Story »

The National Weather Service has extended a tornado watch in Pierce County, which will now remain in effect until 10 p.m. Wednesday. The NWS also added a tornado warning for northwestern Pierce County until 3:45 p.m. Full Story »