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David McGuire in court. (File photo: Walter Geiger)

McGuire retrial progressing in Forsyth

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Wednesday, May 16. 2018

The retrial of David Lewis McGuire is well underway in Monroe County superior court. A jury was selected Monday. That was followed by opening statements from the prosecution and defense and testimony from several state witnesses.

Prosecution witnesses filled the day Tuesday and this morning. It appears the state may rest its case today. Defense witnesses will follow.

McGuire, 39, was granted a change of venue to Monroe earlier this year.

He is charged with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and four firearms charges in connection with the shooting death of his mother, 70-year-old Elaine Brown McGuire here Sept. 15, 2016.

The first attempt to try the case ended in a mistrial in Lamar superior court on Oct. 27, 2017 with one juror holding out for acquittal.

Elizabeth Bobbitt is heading up the prosecution team assisted by Anita Howard.

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Advance voting numbers indicate lukewarm interest in May 22 primary

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Walter Geiger

Wednesday, May 16. 2018

Lamar County voters go to the polls May 22 to cast ballots in the general/non-partisan primary. Polling places throughout the county will be open from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Early voting has been underway for two weeks. The elections office also took ballots all day this past Saturday. 258 voters have taken advantage of the early voting period. Of those, 174 cast Republican ballots while 83 voted Democratic. One voted non-partisan.

An additional 30 absentee ballots were cast.

There are no in-county races on the ballot but there are several regional races.

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Food

Favorite Recipes of Lamar County Women

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Walter Geiger

Thursday, May 10. 2018

This week we present the 14th page of recipes compiled by members of the Extension Home Economics Club in 1970. This week’s page includes recipes for Old Fashioned Coconut Pie, Summer Pecan Pie (No Crust) and Strawberry Pie. [Full Story »]

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