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Entries from January 2019

Too much information

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Friday, January 18. 2019

By Walter Geiger

One day last week, I was performing my morning ritual of getting coffee from a local convenience store to enjoy at my desk while dealing with the daily assault of e-mail - mostly junk. I encountered a woman whom I thought was addressing me.

It turned out she was carrying on a phone conversation through some sort of Bluetooth device though I could see neither phone nor earbuds. She cavorted about the store speaking of things most of us would not think of uttering in public and was apparently oblivious to the fact everyone in the store could hear her. [Full Story »]

DNR Ranger: Trapped kayakers broke law

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Friday, January 18. 2019

The six kayakers who tried to shoot rain-swollen Potato Creek Jan. 5 took unnecessary risk and were guilty of trespassing, local DNR Ranger Keith Page reported last week.

“Boating is not allowed on non-navigable waterways. The property owners own to the center of the creek. Kayaking the creek is no different than walking down it. If they did not have permission from the landowners, then they were trespassing,” Page said. [Full Story »]

See the super blood wolf moon eclipse this weekend

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Friday, January 18. 2019

Mother Nature is dishing up a triple threat for us at the end of the weekend. Late Sunday and early Monday morning, there will be a super blood wolf moon eclipse. It’s a combination of three separate things – a super moon, a wolf moon and a lunar eclipse. A super moon is a new or full moon that happens at the time of the month when the moon is closest to Earth in its orbit. The wolf moon is just another name for the first full moon of the year, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. And then there’s the blood moon. It’s a lunar eclipse that causes the moon’s appearance to change as it enters Earth’s shadow. It turns it a rusty, red color. [Full Story »]

Arbor Day celebration at library

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Walter Geiger

in Features

Friday, January 18. 2019

Multiple agencies are hosting an Arbor Day celebration Feb. 15 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Barnesville library. Cost is $5 and includes a red oak seedling.

Call 770.358.0787 Ext. 3 for more information.

Police report

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Walter Geiger

in Arrests

Thursday, January 17. 2019

Between Tuesday, January 8 and Monday, January 14 the Barnesville Police Department made the following arrests: [Full Story »]

Updated: Lady Trojans are sizzling hot

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Walter Geiger

in Sports

Wednesday, January 16. 2019

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Walter Geiger

The dynamic duo of senior Tomiyah Alford and freshman Tamya Blasingame put up a total of 119 points, nearly 40 per game, over a three game stretch last week as LC pushed its record to 16-2 overall and 6-0 in region competition. [Full Story »]

MLK theme: King’s vision

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Wednesday, January 16. 2019

The annual Martin Luther king Day celebration here Jan. 21 will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the E.P. Roberts Center with a continental breakfast. Celebrants will then march to the courthouse for a brief service. No keynote speaker has yet been confirmed.

After the courthouse ceremony, marchers will return to East Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. This year’s theme is ‘King’s Vision: Humanity Tied in a Single Garment of Destiny”.

For more information, contact Barbara Minter at 770-584-4361.

Open House #2 at LCHS

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Walter Geiger

in Features

Wednesday, January 16. 2019

Parents and others are invited to Open House #2 at Lamar County High School Jan. 22 to learn about various resources. The event will be held from 4-6 p.m.

For more information, contact the high school at 770.358.8641

Board approves 2019-20 school calendar

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Tuesday, January 15. 2019

At its meeting Monday night, the Lamar County school board approved its calendar for the 2019-20 school year, the first in which students will attend the new LCHS. The calendar was preferred by 66% of those participating in a calendar survey the board conducted.

Public Notices 01-15-19

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Tuesday, January 15. 2019

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Sheriff's report

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Walter Geiger

in Arrests

Tuesday, January 15. 2019

Between Friday, January 4 and Thursday, January 10 the following were processed through the Lamar County jail: [Full Story »]

Crawford murder suspects denied bond

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Friday, January 11. 2019

A Clayton County prostitute and her accomplice in the shooting death of Roderick Crawford, 46, of Barnesville have had initial hearings in Upson County and been denied bond.

Kiera Williams, 18, and Cameron Jones, 20, are charged with felony murder, malice murder, kidnapping and firearms charges in the case. Williams is being held in Upson County. Jones is being held in Clayton County.

Investigators say Crawford was robbed and killed after contacting Williams through an online escort service. His body was found behind a trailer at 1414 Grantling Street in the crime-riddled Lincoln Park area of Thomaston Jan. 3. Jones' grandparents once lived in the trailer.

Marye Smith book signing at library

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Walter Geiger

in Features

Friday, January 11. 2019

The Friends of the Library will host a book signing Saturday, Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. - noon featuring local author/educator Dr. Marye Smith.

For more information, call the library at 770.358.3270.

Susan Byars stepping down from school board

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Friday, January 11. 2019

Lifelong educator Susan Byars is stepping down from her position as the District 3 member of the Lamar County Board of Education. Byars was first elected to the board in 2000. She has been a teacher, administrator, served briefly as school superintendent and has worked at Gordon State College.

"I have always believed that, if you're not effective in what you're doing, its probably time for you to discontinue the activity. I find myself in a situation where I can no longer be an effective voice on the board. With this in mind, I have decided to retire from education in Lamar County by resigning my position on the Board of Education," Byars said. Byars last ran for re-election in 2016 without opposition.

(Note: Byars penned a lengthy statement on her resignation that will appear as a letter to the editor in the 1.15.19 print edition of The Herald Gazette)