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Entries from August 2009

Let the President speak

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Friday, August 14. 2009

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Much has been made of the chance for true, interactive democracy offered by the freewheeling town hall format that lawmakers are using in health care forums across the country.

But what the White House is calling a "town hall meeting" does not quite follow in the tradition of the public-driven forums that sprouted centuries ago in New England.

It's more like a press conference for the public. [Full Story »]

Funeral services set for Marty Jackson

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Thursday, August 13. 2009

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Funeral arrangements have been finalized for Barnesville police officer Marty Jackson, 37, who died August 12. [Full Story »]

Gordon anticipates record enrollment

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Walter Geiger

in News

Thursday, August 13. 2009

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Gordon College is expecting record enrollment that could well exceed 4000 students when classes begin Monday.

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Gordon hit by furloughs

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Walter Geiger

in News

Thursday, August 13. 2009

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Mandatory furloughs approved by the Board of Regents last week will have an impact at Gordon College but schedules will not be affected. It is anticipated the move will save $325,000 on the local campus. [Full Story »]

Alleged Grove St. shooter pleads not guilty

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Walter Geiger

in Crime

Thursday, August 13. 2009

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A man charged with shooting his neighbor and alleged methamphetamine dealer in the face with a high-powered rifle entered not guilty pleas to multiple charges in Lamar County superior court today. [Full Story »]

Say Goodbye To Your Health And Your Care

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Staff Writer

in Opinion

Thursday, August 13. 2009

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By now, most every productive American who pays any attention at all to important issues of the day is aware of the national debate concerning President Obama’s efforts to “reform healthcare.” What many productive Americans don’t yet know, unfortunately, is that the plan will ultimately lead to a complete governmentization of America’s healthcare industry. However, as the debate continues, more and more productive American’s are getting the message – and it’s obvious they don’t like what they are hearing. [Full Story »]

Barnesville police officer dies

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Wednesday, August 12. 2009

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Barnesville police officer Marty Jackson died this morning after a brief illness. [Full Story »]

Swine Flu in Pike schools?

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Staff Writer

in News

Wednesday, August 12. 2009

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Apparently there are two students in a Pike County school(s) who are being tested for swine flu. Neither the ages of the students nor the school(s) they attend was disclosed but indications are they are from the same family.
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LCCHS Trojans 2009 Football Schedule

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Staff Writer

in Sports

Wednesday, August 12. 2009

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To see the 2009 season schedule read full article.... [Full Story »]

Cash for Clunkers set to fuel the local auto industry

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Wednesday, August 12. 2009

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Following the House vote Friday to rush $2 billion into the now-popular but financially strapped Cash for Clunkers car purchase program, regional auto dealers seem optimistic the program will stick around and continue to stimulate the auto sales industry.

"We've done 10 deals through the Cash for Clunkers program. It has drawn a lot of traffic and brought a lot of people in," notes David Sperau, president of Trophy Ford of Forsyth.
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It's Lewis' time of year

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Walter Geiger

in Opinion

Wednesday, August 12. 2009

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“We don’t root for Tech with two engines out on the team plane.”
-Lewis Grizzard

Lewis is missed.

He is especially missed at this time of year when the footballs have started flying on the practice fields over in Athens. [Full Story »]

Slices eyes Wisebram’s downtown

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Wednesday, August 12. 2009

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The old Wisebram’s Department Store building on Main Street in downtown Barnesville is under renovation and will be the location of a new Slices Pizzeria. [Full Story »]

Funeral services for accident victim set

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Walter Geiger

in News

Tuesday, August 11. 2009

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Funeral services have been finalized for Mildred Opal Smith. Smith, 77, died early this morning from injuries received in a traffic accident Monday at the deadly intersection of highways 18 and 341 here. [Full Story »]