The Blackshear Times stated in an editorial on April 17, 1902, that "we presume it was Mr. B.D. Brantley, our present treasurer, who gave The Times its name." The paper was being published by The Times Publishing Company. It was owned by The A.P. Brantley Company. On March 2, 1911 E.Z. Byrd, who had been owner of, or with, the county newspaper for 23 years, announced that he was selling The Times to Col. C.A. Sydnor. The Times would have eight owners over the next 15 years. Owners following Sydnor included H. (Harry) Johnsen, partners W.L. Knight and R.D. Thomas, W. Boyce Bailey,
Good Times (newspaper) Times" was the first publication to give voice to Rob Brezsny's "Free Will Astrology" Column. "Good Times" publishes features on news, opinion, entertainment, arts and events. Originally, the publication started as a reaction to the political journalism of the 1970s and focused on entertainment. "Good Times’ motto was 'lighter than air.' They only printed good news," recalls former columnist Bruce Bratton. Over time, the weekly has expanded its coverage and since 2000 has won more than 24 awards in editorial competitions. "Good Times" won an award for General Excellence in the California Newspaper Publishers Association Better Newspaper Contest 2006–2007. In