Entries by Walter Geiger

The Leadership Lamar Class of 2014 was inducted Thursday night in ceremonies held at the Barnesville Civic Center. [Full Story »] 

Major Leslie Holmes of the LCSO explains the department's program for those who will be away from their homes for a time and would like to have them checked by deputies periodically.

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Lexy Head of Barnesville is headed to San Diego, Ca. to play in the ASA Nationals with the 99 Southern Force. She is seeking donations to defray travel expenses. Call Jody Head at 404.290.9977 to help out.

By Kay S. Pedrotti

The war in Vietnam in 1964-75 cast a heavy stone into the pond of collective memory in this country. The ripples are still being felt today.

When The Herald Gazette published a story about “The Faces Never Forgotten,” photos were being sought for the men from this area who died in Vietnam whose pictures had not been located by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation. Now we have heard from family members of three of them and still are tracking down the surviving relatives of the others. [Full Story »] 

By Mike Ruffin

Editor’s note: This is the eulogy the Rev. Michael Ruffin, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Fitzgerald, gave at Ken Green’s memorial service Sunday, July 13 at New Life Baptist Church, Barnesville.

I don’t remember exactly when I first got to know Kenny but I remember the circumstances.

It was during the great dispersion that took place in the 1960s when Carter’s shut down its mill village and half the town had to move.

Most of my family members who lived in the village took up residence on Greenwood Street, including my grandparents who moved into the house numbered 555, just two doors down from the house where Kenny’s family lived. Before too long Kenny and I and other neighborhood boys were playing baseball every chance we had in that big sloping yard between their house and the railroad track. We always hit downhill. [Full Story »] 

What can parents do to invest in their children’s future? Participating in school functions whenever possible, encouraging children to try in school and requiring them to be successful are some things encouraged by the Lamar County school system. [Full Story »] 

The polls closed at 7 p.m. Turnout was 14.5%.

FINAL RESULTS: All precincts reporting.

U.S. Senate (Republican:)

Jack Kingston: 455

David Perdue: 769

The winner will face Democrat Michelle Nunn in November.

State Senate District 16:

Marty Harbin: 742

David Studdard: 422

There is no Democratic opposition in November.

State School Superintendent (Republican):

Mike Buck: 410

Richard Woods: 681

State School Superintendent (Democrat):

Alisha Morgan: 76

Valarie D. Wilson: 59

The Republican and Democratic winners in the runoff will face off in November.

NOTE: These are Lamar County results only.

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Polls throughout the county are open until 7 p.m. today for voting in the general primary runoff. Due to a lack of local races on the ballot, turnout is expected to be light.

Realtime election results right here tonight as they become available.

By Walter Geiger

Seeking to enhance their disposable summer income, Abigail and Everett Horne began selling eggs from their farm for $2 per dozen. Business was brisker than they anticipated and their nest egg grew larger with each passing day. [Full Story »]