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IED's - U.S. soldiers' worst enemy

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Tuesday, June 30. 2009

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It happens without warning – one minute you’re driving along doing your job and the next minute, BOOM! Some soldiers live to tell the tale. Some soldiers, well…

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Rates on rise again

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Friday, June 26. 2009

Maybe you aren't familiar with Mr. Bernanke. A little history.

Within the financial crisis, an acute controversy is building over the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department's role in the 2008 merger of two giant banks -- Bank of America, led by CEO Ken Lewis, and Merrill Lynch, then led by John Thain. [Full Story »]

The throne sits empty

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Friday, June 26. 2009

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Perhaps by now no one in the world has avoided the news that Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, has died.

A number of sources though are questioning the reason for death and anxiously await today's autopsy. [Full Story »]

A history lesson forgotten

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Friday, June 26. 2009

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Originally submitted by Herman Coffey.

The Korean War started JUNE 25, 1950. Communist North Korea invaded South Korea, killing thousands. [Full Story »]

Summer lovin'

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Thursday, June 25. 2009

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This past Monday the nation watched as the seemingly perfect marriage of Jon and Kate dissolved.

Just yesterday South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, after pulling off an increasingly bizarre vanishing act this week, reappeared Wednesday to admit he was having an affair that involved secret visits with his mistress in Argentina. [Full Story »]

Things are looking up on Jekyll Island

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Thursday, June 25. 2009

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As a one of its chief detractors in recent years, I feel it is incumbent upon me to report things are looking up on Georgia’s Jekyll Island.

We were at Jekyll earlier this month for the Georgia Press Association’s annual convention. We stayed at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel and the accommodations, food and service were top notch. [Full Story »]

How should Obama administration handle the Iran demonstrations?

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Tuesday, June 23. 2009

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President Obama, is expected to hold his first Rose Garden press conference today at 12:30pm EST.

His administration claims he does not want the U.S. to become a "political football" or "foil" to the demonstrators who are protesting Iran's disputed election outcome. [Full Story »]

Removing the blindfold

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Friday, June 19. 2009

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In case you haven’t heard, it’s official now – it’s okay for a person to make racially-oriented comments about others as long as those comments are directed toward whites, especially white males. Don’t believe me? Then read the following comment made by Judge Sonia Sotomayor of the 2nd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals during a speech to a Hispanic group: “I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion [as a judge] than a white male who hasn’t lived that life.” [Full Story »]

One woman's letter of survival

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Monday, June 15. 2009

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This is by far, the most dangerous drug on planet Earth. In a very short time, it is capable of devastating anyone's life who is foolish enough to start using it. What starts out as a "love at first sight, dream come true " soon becomes a "nightmare from Hell" experience. [Full Story »]

Transferring terror to our shores

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Monday, June 15. 2009

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By Spencer Price

Sometimes I think I’d be better off if I ignored national politics altogether, turned off the TV, unplugged the radio, tossed the computer in the dump, and spent the rest of my days out on the farm tending my cows, playing with my dogs, and fishing in my pond. At the very least, I would probably be a whole lot happier. However, try as I might, I just can’t seem to ignore what’s happening in Washington. That’s because, for reasons unknown to me, I’m concerned about the future of this great country of ours.
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digital television conversion...

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Thursday, June 11. 2009

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the much ballyhooed conversion of the current analog broadcast television signals to digital is set to take place friday.

we are looking for readers who may still have tv antennae to correspond with us about how the conversion goes.

e-mail news@barnesville.com or call 770.358.6397.

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Graduating to independence...(a salutatory address)

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Tuesday, June 9. 2009

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By Katie Lifsey
Salutatorian, LCCHS

Fellow graduates, faculty, friends and family:

First and foremost, congratulations class of 2009. I know each and every one of us has worked hard to be here today, finally receiving that which we’ve worked so hard for over the past 12 years: a diploma. [Full Story »]

The can from China

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Thursday, June 4. 2009

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I was buying food the other day at the country market. On the label of some products it said 'from China'. For example the "Our Family" brand of the mandarin oranges says right on the can 'from China'. [Full Story »]

The most dangerous place

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Tuesday, June 2. 2009

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By Spencer Price

It’s beautiful here – snowcapped mountain peaks, gently rolling foothills, and fertile valleys with lush grasses and tree-lined streams. At first glance, it looks so peaceful.

But, then again, looks can be deceiving.
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