The Moultrie Observer

Silver Spring, MD, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Lipfendra (enlicitide), the first oral inhibitor of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9), as an adjunct to diet and exercise to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), or “bad” cholesterol, in adults with hypercholesterolemia, including those with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).

ATLANTA — President Donald Trump plans to visit Georgia next week to highlight tax breaks, grants to newborns and other policies aimed at affordability, a top concern ahead of the November elections. The president is scheduled to visit Wheeler High School in Marietta on Wednesday.

MOULTRIE – Colquitt County’s Hannah Bryant and Allie Mobley each turned in three top-six finishes in the Georgia Parks and Recreation Association’s Class B/C state championship meet. Both also were on a pair of bronze-medal winning relay teams. Six Colquitt County swimmers turned in top-eight finishes, including Aslan Edwards, who earned a silver medal in the 6-8 boys 25-yard backstroke. Edwards also was fifth in the 50-yard freestyle.

Washington, D.C., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Protect Democracy released Deceive, Disrupt, Deny in Full Effect, an update to its March report Executive Override, which predicted how the administration would turn federal power against the 2026 midterms. The update tracks four months of developments against those predictions and lays out what to watch heading into the fall, including weaponized intelligence releases and distrust of voting systems.

MOULTRIE – The Colquitt County quarterback situation came into better focus on Thursday with the announcement that Cohen Lawson has transferred to Lee County. Lawson, a rising junior who was the Packers starter the last two years, had been competing with Khi Mitchell to lead the Colquitt County offense this season. He reportedly enrolled at Lee County on Wednesday. Mitchell, a rising senior, transferred to Colquitt County this spring after starting at Mt. Zion-Jonesboro last season.

BELLEVUE, Wash., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seattle Humane is proud to announce the recipients of their inaugural Community Awards, who will be recognized on September 25 at the Together for Pets Luncheon, an inspiring new event celebrating the people, partners and supporters who make Seattle Humane’s lifesaving work possible and featuring advocate and pet parent Antoni Porowski.

Around the late 1940s in Colquitt County, our dairy cows became infected with these devils. Little information was available. Our vet said there were no medications available to remove the worms. (Today in 2026 there still exist no preventive medications, only sterile male flies to reduce new flies.) Pap was a pseudo veterinarian capable of caring for most animals.

Las Vegas, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Miracle Flights continues to strengthen its executive leadership and build the capacity needed for its next chapter of growth, the organization today announced the appointments of Stephanie Ceccarelli as Chief of Impact and Emily Hancock, CFRE, as Chief of Philanthropy.

Mountain View, California, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the global research and advisory firm focused on staffing and workforce solutions, today launched the Healthcare Staffing 100 recognition program. Now one of the fastest-growing and most strategically important workforce sectors, healthcare staffing has grown 105% since 2016 while the overall US temporary staffing market declined over the same period.

MOULTRIE — For 16-year-old Blair Summerlin, serving as an ambassador for Kada’s Promise isn’t just about volunteer work—it is a deeply personal mission to honor the memory of her friend, Kadence. Kadence, a girl who faced unimaginable challenges including abuse, dreamed of a world where children in crisis felt supported and protected.