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Entries from January 2014

MLK Day: Words do matter

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Opinion
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

Posted by
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

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Features
Thursday, January 23. 2014
Comments (6)
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

Posted by
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

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Headlines
Thursday, January 23. 2014
Comment (1)
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

Posted by
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?

Posted by
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

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Headlines
Tuesday, January 21. 2014
Comments (6)
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

Posted by
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

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Public Notices and Legal Advertising
Tuesday, January 21. 2014
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Corine “Medear” High

Posted by
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

Posted by
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

Posted by
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

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Headlines
Tuesday, January 21. 2014
Comment (1)
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

Posted by
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.
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