Entries by Walter Geiger

United Bank, MCB merger complete

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Thursday, July 31. 2014

United Bank and Monroe County Bank (“MCB”) announced the completion of their merger, whereby MCB’s locations in Forsyth and Bolingbroke will become United Bank offices. William “Bill” Bazemore has been named President of the Monroe Division for United
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Former Globetrotter Capers named GSC head basketball coach

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Walter Geiger

in Gordon State College news

Thursday, July 31. 2014

Bruce Capers has been named the head coach of the Gordon State College basketball team. [Full Story »]

Thieves vandalize VFW, steal flags

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Thursday, July 31. 2014

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By Kay S. Pedrotti

Junior Hamrick is furious: “Those people don’t deserve to live in this county or this country, much less carrying around American flags,” he said of the person or people who vandalized the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6542 memorial garden last weekend. [Full Story »]

Schools expecting 2750 students

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Thursday, July 31. 2014

By Sherri Ellington

Buses will be rolling as school begins Monday, Aug. 4, after an open house is expected to draw crowds Friday, Aug. 1 from 2-6 p.m. Some of the 2,700 to 2,750 expected students have already gotten a taste of school. [Full Story »]

Last 'Movie at the Ritz' is Friday

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Walter Geiger

in Features

Thursday, July 31. 2014

The Chamber of Commerce will show its last family movie for the summer Friday at Ritz Park.

The feature is 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs'.

The movie will begin at dusk. Snacks will be available. The event, sponsored by Upson Regional Medical Center, is free. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Info at 770.358.5884.

GOP school supt. ballots must be recounted

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Tuesday, July 29. 2014

Lamar County elections superintendent Anita Reid is calling her board and others together tonight to recount the vote in last week's race for the Republican nomination for state school superintendent.

In the original count, Richard L. Woods defeated Mike Buck 199,453 to 198,740, a difference of 713 votes.

The margin falls within the state guidelines for recounts and one was ordered this afternoon by secretary of state Brian Kemp. The recount must be complete by noon Thursday but Reid is conducting hers tonight beginning at 5 p.m. due to scheduling conflicts.

The recount is open to the public.

Sheriff's Report

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Walter Geiger

in Crime and Arrests

Tuesday, July 29. 2014

Between Saturday, July 19, and Thursday, July 24, the sheriff’s office processed the following people through its jail: [Full Story »]

Public Notices

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in Public Notices and Legal Advertising

Tuesday, July 29. 2014

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Police Report

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Walter Geiger

in Crime and Arrests

Tuesday, July 29. 2014

Between Monday, July 21, and Sunday, July 27, the police department made five arrests: [Full Story »]

Updated: Old scoreboard comes down at Summers Field

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Walter Geiger

in Features

Tuesday, July 29. 2014

Updated: 6 hours ago

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Work has begun in earnest on the transformation of old Summers Field in the heart of Barnesville from high school football stadium to city park. [Full Story »]

Updated: Foul-mouthed B'ville woman punches cop, goes to jail

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Tuesday, July 29. 2014

Updated: 21 hours ago

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Will Davis
Monroe County Reporter

Deputies say a foul-mouthed Barnesville woman threatened them and cursed them out before punching one deputy in the face as she was arrested and charged with two counts of obstruction on July 17. [Full Story »]

Four-wheelers claim yet another victim

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Monday, July 28. 2014

A 23-year-old Monroe County man was killed in an ATV crash Sunday. [Full Story »]

Updated: Trojans tee it up in two weeks

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Walter Geiger

in Sports

Monday, July 28. 2014

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Walter Geiger

The Lamar County Trojans have been busy all summer, laying waste to the theory that summer is the football offseason. Time is of the essence as the squad that made it to the state title game last year is rebuilding and breaking in some new coaches. [Full Story »]

Auditor urges Milner to hire part-time worker

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Monday, July 28. 2014

By Sherri Ellington

Milner’s 2013 audit showed the routine suggestion that the city hire an extra person to provide separation of duties when it comes to handling funds – and a recommendation that city workers be allowed a week’s vacation. At the July 9 meeting, councilwoman Betty Wilson advocated a part time worker for city hall. The idea was met with tentative approval despite the fact the audit showed Milner barely broke even last year. [Full Story »]

'The Builder' does a good turn for woodturners

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Walter Geiger

in Features

Monday, July 28. 2014

By Kay S. Pedrotti

By all accounts, Roger Youmans is the kind of man you want around when something – almost anything – needs to be done.

A journeyman pipe fitter by trade, Youmans is responsible for building the components at the new “green gas” plant at Cedar Grove Landfill in Barnesville. Now the expert metal worker has built something for the Barnesville Woodturners just because it was needed: welded racks for the 40-plus folding chairs cluttering up Fred Morris’s shop. [Full Story »]