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Entries from January 2014

MLK Day: Words do matter

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Thursday, January 23. 2014

The Marietta Daily Journal

Traditionally, nations have been defined by geographic boundaries, common ethnic and linguistic heritage, subjugation into larger political entities or even accidents of history. Some of this may be true for the United States, but almost uniquely we are a nation defined by words — documents — codifying our ideals and exhorting us to live up to them, such as the Declaration of Independence, the Gettysburg Address, and John F. Kennedy’s inaugural. It is a long and inspiring list. [Full Story »]

Struggling LC basketball teams hope for late season surge

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Walter Geiger

in Sports

Thursday, January 23. 2014

By Ken K. Green

The high school basketball teams split a pair of Region 4-AA games each last week as they head down the stretch for the regular season. The Trojans are 6-9 overall and 4-4 in region play where they find themselves in fifth place. The Lady Trojans are seventh in 4-AA at 1-5 and stand at 4-10 overall. [Full Story »]

From city pound to Pets for Vets

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Walter Geiger

in Features

Thursday, January 23. 2014

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By Sherri Ellington

Sometime last year, someone abandoned a beautiful black lab. Now, despite cruelty, a veteran has a loving new companion.

Heartworm-positive and with scars from a too-tight collar around her neck, the dog ended up at the Barnesville animal shelter. Seeing potential, Sandra Bray of Barnesville Pound Pups rescued her and named her Brooke. [Full Story »]

Brinkleys afizz over stolen Coca-Cola sign

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Walter Geiger

in Crime and Arrests

Thursday, January 23. 2014

By Kay S. Pedrotti

Thief, you have ruined the start of a new year for a whole family.

The Ray and Margie Brinkley family is not only upset that an antique Coca-Cola sign has been taken from their partly enclosed carport but also because “we’ve never had to worry about this kind of thing before,” says Margie. [Full Story »]

Movers, shakers lauded at banquet

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Thursday, January 23. 2014

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The annual community awards banquet, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce was held Jan. 23 at the Barnesville Civic Center.

(Realtime coverage of award winners was provided from the banquet by Walter Geiger and Kay Pedrotti) [Full Story »]

Going out of Business

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Walter Geiger

in Featured Ad

Thursday, January 23. 2014

The Activity Center going out of business sale, Saturday, Jan. 25. Sneak preview at 9 a.m. Sale starts at 10 a.m. Old National Guard, 408 Hwy. 41 South, Barnesville. 404.273.3066 for info.

Time for a new mattress?

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Staff Writer

in Featured Ad

Thursday, January 23. 2014

Why Pay More is offering $100 off coupon in this week's paper. Get your coupon today! [Full Story »]

Jordan Forest Products cited for fish kill

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Tuesday, January 21. 2014

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The Jordan Forest Products operation in the local industrial park has been cited and fined for a fish kill in Potato Creek and one of its tributaries that occurred last fall. [Full Story »]

Sheriff's Report

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Walter Geiger

in Arrests

Tuesday, January 21. 2014

Between Friday, Jan. 10, and Thursday, Jan. 16, the sheriff’s office processed the following people through its jail: [Full Story »]

Public Notice

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Staff Writer

in Public Notices and Legal Advertising

Tuesday, January 21. 2014

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Corine “Medear” High

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Staff Writer

in Death Notices

Tuesday, January 21. 2014

Mrs. Corine “Medear” High was born Dec. 14, 1926 to the late George Worthy and the late Fannie Mae Smith Worthy Byrd. She departed this life on Jan. 20, 2014 at Christian Ministries Hospice in Griffin, Ga. [Full Story »]

Police Report

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Staff Writer

in Arrests

Tuesday, January 21. 2014

Between Sunday, Jan. 12, and Saturday, Jan. 18, the Barnesville police department made two arrests: [Full Story »]

Waters, Filipovich are shining STARs

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Tuesday, January 21. 2014

By Sherri Ellington

Jesse Waters, who scored 1920 on his SAT, is this year’s STAR Student at the high school. He selected math teacher and department chair Jewel Filipovich as his STAR Teacher. It is her second time earning the honor. [Full Story »]

Man lifeflighted after Monday night shooting

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Tuesday, January 21. 2014

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A man was lifeflighted to an Atlanta hospital after a Monday night shooting [Full Story »]

A preview of the 1.21.2014 edition of The Herald Gazette

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Walter Geiger

in Email Headline Preview

Monday, January 20. 2014

Shining:
Jesse Waters is STAR student; chooses Jewel Flipovich as his STAR teacher.

Dramatic rescue:
Savannah, a black Lab, goes from Barnesville's pound to the Pets for Vets program.

Stop, thief!:
Brinkley family determined to find the lowlife who stole their vintage Coca-Cola sign.

Casteel crashes:
Final defendant sentenced in Lovick death case lifeflighted after wreck.

Big project:
Ground broken for $13.5 million, 65,000-square foot student activities and recreation center at Gordon State College.