Mid-Georgia Cattlemen’s News
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Please contact Will Godowns the MGCA President if you want to learn more about this association. 770-624-4223 or wgodowns@gmail.com. You can contact the Bull Sheet Editor, Cynthia Douglas at 770-550-1070 or douglasfarm@windstream.net.
Please RSVP for the Monday, January 5th at noon for the MGCA Meeting.
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January Membership Meeting
January 8, 2026, at 7:00 pm
Green Gate Farm
104 John Jones RD – Griffin, GA (Location is in Orchard Hill, GA)
SPONSOR: Smith Farm Supply
PROGRAM TOPIC: “Maximizing Rumen Performance with Forage”
Anderson Bailey, Farm Production Consultant with Smith Farm Supply, will be talking about how forage quality fluctuates throughout the year and how liquid feed supplies constant nutrition and the performance benefits that come along with it.
MEAL: Taco Bar catered by Padro’s and delicious homemade desserts
COST: $10.00 (14 and over) $5.00 (7-13 years old) and 6 and under free
RSVP DEADLINE: Monday, January 5 by Noon @ mgcaonline.com
If you RSVP on time, your name will be placed in a drawing for a Country Oaks Gift Certificate. It is very important that you let us know how many are attending, so there will be plenty of food.
NOTE: The CattleWomen will have a separate meeting to plan upcoming events.
January/February Bull Sheet January.February BS 2026
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West Central GA Steer and Heifer Show
81st WEST CENTRAL GEORGIA STEER AND HEIFER SHOW
Saturday, January 24, 2026 – 10:00
Upson-Lee Agriculture Center 268 Knight Trail, Thomaston, GA 30286
Outstanding Prize Money
For Rules and registration: DEADLINE 1/16/26
https://forms.gle/jp8UoSK2UWGf4Zow6
Registration – $35 (Showmanship Included) After 1/16/26 Late Fee – $45
Contacts: Josh Rabalais, Upson-Lee FFA – jrabalais@upson.k12.ga.us
Hailey Partain, Upson Extension 706-647-8989 – hpartain@uga.edu
Cynthia Douglas, WCG Treasurer – douglasfarm@windstream.net
770-550-1070; Mid-Georgia Cattlemen’s Facebook Page
Help Sponsor the West Central Georgia Show
Do you want to help sponsor the West Central Georgia Show? You can provide your information at the next meeting or fill out the attached form and send to Cynthia Douglas or give to your officers, Directors, Extension Agent. For more information, Contact Cynthia Douglas 770-550-1070 or douglasfarm@windstream.net
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The cattlewomen will be feeding breakfast and lunch at the show. If you want to help or provide food or make a donation, please let Cynthia Douglas or one of the Cattlewomen’s officers know. We will need meat, sweets (either homemade or prewrapped items) and supplies.
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MGCA Ladies’ Night Highlights
Mid-Georgia Cattlemen’s Association’s Ladies’ Night Banquet
November 13, 2025, at 7:00 pm
Thomaston First Methodist Church – 132 Cherokee Rd., Thomaston, GA 30286
2025 MGCA Awards and Recognitions
MGCA Hall of Fame
RM and Ruth Hice were inducted into the MGCA Hall of Fame. RM was a very active cattleman in Red-Carpet and Mid-Georgia Cattlemen’s Associations. RM loved grilling hamburger and steaks at our events. Ruth has been very involved with the Cattlewomen where she has served on the Georgia Cattlewomen and Mid-Georgia CattleWomen’s Board and served as a GCWA President. RM’s passion for our association will truly be missed.
Thanks, Ruth for your dedication to promoting BEEF and supporting the Mid-Georgia Cattlemen and CattleWomen. PIC – Ruth Hice and Grandson, Gabe Parker
Dr. O E Sell Distinguished Service Award
Pam Walters was presented the Dr. Sell Award at Ladies’ Night. Pam has been an instrumental member to
the Mid-Georgia Cattlemen and CattleWomen. She has been dedicated to promoting BEEF to groups, assisting with fundraisers, teaching classes, and volunteering at all the association’s events. Pam is always reaching out to assist others. She has been there serving and donating food during tornadoes, at food pantries, and sharing knowledge about beef and agriculture missionary trips. Pam serves on the MGCA and CattleWomen’s Boards. Pam, thanks for your service and dedication to our association and community.
PIC Ray Brumbeloe, Pam Walters and President Will Godowns
2026 MGCA Queen
Emily Savage was crowned as the 2026 MGCA Queen. She is the daughter of Josh and Kim Savage of Williamson. Emily as a freshman and majoring in Pre-Vet at Gordon State College. She enjoys tending to her own heard of Angus cattle and participating in the sport of cattle sorting. She loves being outdoors on the farm, shooting sporting clays, fishing and caring for all her animals.
The association looks forward to having Emily serve as our 2026 MGCAA Queen. With her friendly smile and bubbly personality, she has already been greeting the public and members at our MGCA events and promoting beef.
PIC 2025 Queen Kylee Campbell crowned Emily Savage
Mid-Georgia Hay Contest Winners
Warm Seasonal Perennial Grass Hay: 1st Walters Farm, 2nd Caldwell Farm and Land, LLC, 3rd Billy Sullivan Cool Season Perennial Grass Hay: 1st Justin Savage
Cool Season Annual Grass Hay: 1st B and B Farm Services, 2nd Bentley Farm, 3rd Moss Farms
Warm Season Annual Grass Hay: 1st Lei-Kri Farms, 2nd 4R Cattle, 3rd Sheridan Cattle Company
Grass Baleage: 1st Caldwell Farm and Land, LLC, 2nd Walters Farm, 3rd 4R Cattle
Legume Baleage: 1st Justin Savage, 2nd Benny Bostick, 3rd Caldwell Farm and Land, LLC
Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors
Thomaston AgSouth Farm Credit, ACA; Carroll County Livestock Sales Barn; Elena Stanfield with Bowers & Burns Real Estate; United Bank – Thomaston; B&B Feed and Seed
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November -December Bull Sheet
Nov. 2025 Bull Sheet for Web
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BUGGY DAYS WAS A SUCCESS!
The MGCA members came out and sold 1500 ribeye sandwiches at Buggy Days in September 20-21.
“Thank You” to everyone that assisted with the event and to all our customers!
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BULL SHEET – Click here to see the September – October 2025 Bull Sheet Sept.Oct. 25 Final Website Corrected
Upcoming Activities
T-Town Fall ClassicNovember 8th at 10:00 am @Upson-Lee AG Center – Thomaston.
Come support our Juniors as they show their cattle at this show!
The cattlewomen will be providing the concessions, and they invite you to come help and/or donate goodies. Contact – Cynthia Douglas 770-550-1070
If you would like to help sponsor the show, contact Neely South at nsouth78@hotmail.com 706-656-0965 or Josh Rabalais 478-647-8171 or jrabalais@upson.k12.ga.us
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov 8 T-Town Fall Classic Cattle Show – Upson-Lee AG Center 10:00 am
Nov 13 MGCA Ladies’ Night 7:00 pm – Thomaston Methodist Church
Nov 22 Afford-A-Bull Sale – 12:30 pm – Callaway Cattle Co.
PAST EVENTS
BEEF DAY to Celebrate Father’s Day
June 14th the MGCA joined Country Oaks Farm and Home Supply in Barnesville in providing hamburgers to the public. Hamburgers and hotdogs were given away as an outreach program and a promotional event for Beef for Father’s Day. Mid-Georgia CattleWomen have been celebrating Beef for Father’s Day since the early 1970’s in Lamar County.
Mid-Georgia Showmen Were Recognized
The MGCA and West Central Georgia Show Committee presented each of our Mid-Georgia Show participants with $200.00. The members are very proud of your accomplishments.
L-R – McKenna Campbell, Kylee Campbell, Logan Ellington. And Mabrey Wheeler
Charles Thompson Award
The family of the late Charles and Mary Alice Thompson awarded Mabrey Wheeler of Upson County with the first Charles Thompson Scholarship. The family designated that the award be presented to a Mid-Georgia showman that showed a homegrown calf at the WCG Show. Any donations that are given to MGCA in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thompson will go towards this scholarship.
Monroe County Cattlemen Give Back to Community
Local cattlemen’s commitment to community was on full display during this year’s Forsythia Festival in Forsyth, Georgia. For the 28th consecutive year, the Monroe County Cattlemen’s Association served ribeye sandwiches with all profits going to local charities. This year was particularity unique as most of the members are part of the Prime Pursuits team providing fine, Black Angus Beef to Walmart, under the name, McClaren Farms. Talk about community, these ranchers helped raise the beef that went to Walmart, which they then purchased and served at the festival raising money for many charities including Southern Grace Hospice Foundation.
Submitted by Monroe County Cattlemen and 44 Farms
CONDOLENCES TO THE FOLLOWING FAMILIES
These gentlemen were long time GCA and Mid-Georgia Cattlemen members. Over the years they contributed many hours and years of dedication to the cattle industry and our association.
Charles and Mary Alice Thompson of Barnesville, Georgia
Benson Ham of Smarr, Georgia
Paul Bulloch of Woodland, Georgia
R M Hice of Barnesville, Georgia
Jackson Pippin, Barnesville, Georgia
Ed Trice of Thomaston, Georgia
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NEW MONROE COUNTY ANR EXTENSION AGENT
We welcome Luke Quick to our association and look forward to working with him. Luke started April 1 as the Monroe County ANR Extension Agent.
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80th West Central Georgia Show
JANUARY 18, 2025 – 11:00 Opening Ceremony
Upson-Lee Agriculture Center in Thomaston, GA
Eighty Years ago, a group of Upson County Cattlemen, Kiwanis Club, and other businessmen came together to start the 1st show in Upson County. The show has continued due to the support of area cattlemen, cattlewomen, Extension Agents, FFA advisors, individuals, businesses and the Mid-Georgia Cattlemen’s Association.
Congratulations to all the 2025 winners and participants.
A special “Thank You” to all the sponsors and volunteers that help make this a successful 80th year!
Check out the winners on the March/April Bull Sheet
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BEEF AND BERRIES
The Mid-Georgia CattleWomen, Cattlemen, and Sweet South Strawberry Farm invite you to the Annual Beef and Berries at Sweet South Strawberry Farm. This is a great event to bring your family and friends to and enjoy eating beef and strawberries and other sweet treats. It’s a great opportunity to learn about agriculture, pick some delicious strawberries and engage with the kids’ farm activities and animals.
Saturday, April 26th from 11:00am to 3:00 pm
Fields and Store are open from 10am-6:00 pm.
LOCATION: Sweet South Strawberry Farm
701 W Moores Crossing RD, Thomaston, GA 30286
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MGCA LADIES’ NIGHT
Several of our members were highlighted at the MGCA Ladies’ Night Banquet during November for their dedication to promoting the beef industry, volunteering, and raising quality hay. This event was held at the Thomaston Methodist Church. Attendees were entertained by the Cowboy Poet, Tom Kerlin. Danny Bentley eagerly auctioned the cakes as a fundraiser for the CattleWomen and they collected over $1700.
Dr. O E Sell Service Award
Ray Brumbeloe was honored with the Dr. O E Sell Service Award for 2024. Ray served as the MGCA President 2012 and 2013. He has served as Vice President, treasurer and Pike County board member. He started the association using the website and he has been proofing and assisting with the Bull Sheet.
His interest in cattle began in high school and he showed the 1981 West Central Georgia Grand Champion Steer. He serves on the show committee and has assists with promotional and fundraising activities for over 40 years. Ray serves on the Pike County Agribusiness Authority and is the Pike County Farm Bureau President. Along with assisting with the events, he has a commercial cattle herd and works for Delta.
Mid-Georgia CattleWomen Recognized Beverly Hardin
The MGCA CattleWomen honored Beverly Hardin for her involvement in promoting BEEF. Beverly has volunteered for many years at Summer AgVacation, Beef and Berries, Cattle Shows, Buggy Days, Farm Days, Ladies’ Night and many more events. She has put together numerous Beef By-Product bags for the ladies to give away at events. Beverly will be there early and make sure everything is packed up before she leaves the event. Thanks, Beverly, for our dedication and for often stepping out of your comfort zone to promote beef.
“Thank You” Hailey Partain!
At Ladies’ Night, the Mid-Georgia ladies presented Hailey Partain with a necklace in appreciation of her leadership as- the Georgia CattleWomen’s President for the past two years. She was very instrumental in getting the Cattle Educational Trunk organized and distributed to Georgia Farm Bureau. She is very passionate about educating youth, consumers, and producers about the Beef Industry. Thanks, Hailey, for the hours you have put into promoting BEEF!
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2024 and 2025 Queen Recognition by Macey South
Over the past year, Logan Ellington has had the honor of serving as the Cattlemen’s Queen. She has represented us very well throughout the state through her beef cattle project exhibiting and involvement as the Upson-Lee High School’s Vice President. Logan has said that she has thoroughly enjoyed her time as she has served as our Cattlemen’s Queen, and it has brought her outside of her comfort zone. She has made new friendships through her involvement and has grown tremendously as a person. Thank you, Logan, for serving as the 2024 Cattlemen’s Queen.
This year’s Mid-GA Cattlemen’s Queen has also been heavily involved in the beef cattle industry through her own beef cattle exhibition. She has been awarded numerous Grand Champion titles, including on the national level, and has volunteered countless hours in 4H and FFA events. This leading individual looks forward to sharing her passion for the beef cattle industry as a role model to others in the Cattlemen’s Queen’s position as well as through her outlet as Lamar County’s Reporter for the FFA officer team and as a Junior Cattleman. She is the daughter of Josh and Jennifer Campbell of Barnesville. Kylee Campbell, we are excited to see what you have to offer this year as our 2025 Mid-GA Cattlemen’s Queen!
Mid-Georgia Hay Contest Winners
Warm Season Grass Hay – 1st Leikri Farms; 2nd SSS Farms; 3rd Caldwell Farm and Land
Cool Season Grass Hay – 1st Billy Sullivan; 2nd B and B Farm Services; 3rd Wes Smith
Mixed Grass Hay – 1st Billy Sullivan; 2nd Sugar Hill Cattle Company; 3rd B and B Farm Services
Alfalfa Hay – 1st Casey Coggins
Grass Baleage – 1st Leikri Farms; 2nd Caldwell Farm and Land; 3rd Walters Farms
Legume Baleage – 1st Walters Farms
Hailey Partain, Upson/Lamar Extension Agent, was recognized as the Southeastern Hay Contest Top Georgia Extension Agent.
