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18/11/2024

Its EARLY BIRD WEEK!!! Who is ready for a big weekend of racing to close out the 2024 season. We cant wait to have everyone!!

November 21-23, 2024
$10,000 to win Crusa 604s
$2,500 to win 602 Sportsman
$2,000 to win Super Street
$2,000 to win Enduro/Factory Stock
$2,000 to win Street Stock
$750 to win Crown Vics

Thursday 11/21- Open Practice for all Divisions from 7-10pm
Friday 11/22- Qualifying and Heat races for all divisions
Saturday 11/23- Bmains and Features for all divisions

Gate/Start times:
Thursday 11/21- PITS ONLY open at 4pm (practice from 7-10pm)
Friday 11/22- Pits open at 2pm, Grandstands open at 5pm, Drivers Meeting at 6:30 and Hotlaps at 7pm
Saturday 11/23- Pits open at 12noon, Church Service at 1pm (open to everyone under techshed), Grandstands open at 3pm, Racing starts at 6pm

CHURCH SERVICE: There will be a service under the Techshed on Saturday at 1pm. This will be open for anybody that wants to join. If you are going to the grandstands, We will make sure you get in for this.

Gate Prices: 12 and Under FREE
Thursday- PITS $20 Single day or $95 3-day

Friday- Grandstands: $15
Pits: $40 or 2day $85

Saturday- Grandstands: $20
Pits: $45

Entry Fees: all amounts include transponder
604s: Crusa will handle
602 Sportsmans: $100
Super Street: $75
Enduro: $75
Street Stock: $75
Crown Vics: $30

ATVs:
Thursday- $30 Weekend
Friday- $25 Weekend
Saturday- $15

Fence Parking:
Friday- $30 + Grandstand Ticket
Saturday- $40 + Grandstand Ticket

We are beyond excited for this event and the turnout is looking to be outstanding. Make your plans NOW!!!!

18/11/2024

Harris Holley suffered an internal injury Friday night in our game against Burke County. He had to have emergency surgery on Saturday at Augusta Medical Center. He is doing fine. I want to say thank you to my Good Friend Dr. Frank Stephens and his team for their prayers and him stopping by to visit with Harris and his family. THIS IS WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT!
like a Football Coach!

18/11/2024

16/11/2024

Notice from Needmore Speedway:

🟢Just one week away from the Early Bird Finale!!!🟢
We are super excited for this years Early Bird 50 and cant wait to see everyone back here at Needmore Speedway

November 21-23, 2024
$10,000 to win Crusa 604s
$2,500 to win 602 Sportsman
$2,000 to win Super Street
$2,000 to win Enduro/Factory Stock
$2,000 to win Street Stock
$750 to win Crown Vics

Thursday 11/21- Open Practice for all Divisions from 7-10pm
Friday 11/22- Qualifying and Heat races for all divisions
Saturday 11/23- Bmains and Features for all divisions

Gate/Start times:
Thursday 11/21- PITS ONLY open at 4pm (practice from 7-10pm)
Friday 11/22- Pits open at 2pm, Grandstands open at 5pm, Drivers Meeting at 6:30 and Hotlaps at 7pm
Saturday 11/23- Pits open at 12noon, Church Service at 1pm (open to everyone under techshed), Grandstands open at 3pm, Racing starts at 6pm

CHURCH SERVICE: There will be a service under the Techshed on Saturday at 1pm. This will be open for anybody that wants to join. If you are going to the grandstands, We will make sure you get in for this.

Gate Prices: 12 and Under FREE
Thursday- PITS $20 Single day or $95 3-day

Friday- Grandstands: $15
Pits: $40 or 2day $85

Saturday- Grandstands: $20
Pits: $45

Entry Fees: all amounts include transponder
604s: Crusa will handle
602 Sportsmans: $100
Super Street: $75
Enduro: $75
Street Stock: $75
Crown Vics: $30

ATVs:
Thursday- $30 Weekend
Friday- $25 Weekend
Saturday- $15

Fence Parking:
Friday- $30 + Grandstand Ticket
Saturday- $40 + Grandstand Ticket

Enduro/Factory Stock: “Run your track rules” format with Requirements that all cars must follow. Listed below

1. Must run unmodified Holley 4412 two barrel carb
(Must have chockhorn).
2. Max of l" carb spacer. Spacer and 2 gaskets (1.250 max)
3. 8" Wheels only (any offset oK)
4. No spoilers or spoiler sides
5. No direct drive transmission
6. No roller camshaft
7. Dual plane intake only (cast or aluminum oK)
8. 1.5 stock Style stamped steel rocker arms only
9. Stock production steel heads only.
10. Stock firing order only
11. Any HEl distributor (no circuit board modules or MSD boxes)
12. Shocks must be in stock location. Both rear shocks must be mounted at same height and location from bottom of axle tube. and must be mounted through stock holes at top. (Shimming and shock extension oK)
13. Hoosier H500 only (grooving and siping 0K)
14. stock length non-adjustable trailing arms required
15. Lower trailing arms may be no lower than 3 1/4" from bottom of axle tube and must be mounted at same height.
16. No screwjacks /Wedge bolts (adjustable cups OK)
17. Engine must be in stock location (+ /-1”)

We are beyond excited for this event and the turnout is looking to be outstanding. Make your plans NOW!!!!

15/11/2024

UPDATE - November 15, 2024:

Douglas, GA (November 15, 2024) – The GBI has identified 12 of the 18 remains found at Johnson Funeral Home on October 26, 2024. The GBI and the Coffee County Coroner’s Office have notified the families of the identified remains, as well as provided them with the necessary information for them to finalize arrangements for their loved ones. Out of respect for their privacy, the GBI will not be releasing their identities at this time.

The GBI continues its work to identify the other 6 remains that were found and expects this to occur soon. The GBI Crime Lab is evaluating the cremains that have been turned over to determine if they are human remains. The GBI continues its work in trying to verify the cremation information and whether cremains were sent to the correct families, as well as other investigative leads. The Criminal Investigations Division of the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance is also assisting the GBI to investigate irregularities in insurance proceeds.

This investigation is active and ongoing. Additional charges are expected. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office at (912) 384-4227 or the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Douglas at (912) 389-4103. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.

Once the investigation is complete, the case file will be given to the Waycross Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

UPDATE - October 28, 2024:

Due to the complexity of this investigation, we are working to centralize the flow of information from the community to the GBI. There are three methods available to submit information about the decedents or their family members.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to submit the information via the See Something, Send Something mobile app. Information can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS(8477), or online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online.

ORIGINAL RELEASE:

GBI Arrests Funeral Homeowner in Douglas, GA on Multiple Counts of Abuse of Dead Body

Douglas, GA (October 27, 2024) – The GBI has arrested and charged Chris Johnson, age 39, of Douglas,with seventeen counts of Abuse of Dead Body. The arrest follows an investigation that began on Saturday, October 26, 2024, when the GBI was requested by the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies serving an eviction notice at Johnson Funeral Home discovered 18 bodies in various stages of decomposition.

This investigation is active and ongoing. Additional charges are expected. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office at (912) 384-4227 or the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Douglas at (912) 389-4103. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.

Once the investigation is complete, the case file will be given to the Waycross Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

13/11/2024

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Tifton Police Department (TPD) School Resource Officer (SRO) reported an incident involving the inappropriate treatment of a student by two staff members to the school’s administration.

12/11/2024

Onto the GIAA AAA FINAL FOUR for our Panthers! We will host region rival Valwood on Friday night under the lights at the Panther Pit! Kick off is at 7:30pm. Once again only GIAA passes will be accepted. Go Panthers!

11/11/2024

The rematch is set for Friday night and this time, the winner advances to the State Championship. Get your 🍿 ready!

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10/11/2024

As a result of the accident, traffic was backed up for about 45 minutes.

08/11/2024

The city of Moultrie made Explore Georgia's list for magical holiday events.