Entries by Walter Geiger

shifty powers

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Thursday, July 16. 2009

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(submitted by kent kingsley and several others)

We're hearing a lot today about big splashy memorial services.

I want a nationwide memorial service for Darrell "Shifty" Powers.
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Quick execution at pound infuriates pet owner

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Walter Geiger

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Thursday, July 16. 2009

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Julie Middlebrooks Whitten is infuriated with city officials and animal control personnel after a dog she rescued was euthanized just hours after slipping her collar and leaving her Thomaston Street home. [Full Story »]

Last full measure of devotion

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Walter Geiger

in Opinion

Wednesday, July 15. 2009

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They never knew what hit them, and I’m still not sure if that’s good or bad. They didn’t know they were about to die, didn’t know that morning would be their last here on earth, didn’t have a chance to say goodbye to anyone, goodbye to family, goodbye to friends. [Full Story »]

Clarification on sheriff’s succession process

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, July 15. 2009

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An article in our 7.14.09 print edition contains incorrect information regarding the succession process for a sheriff deemed to be incapacitated. [Full Story »]

Councilmember Claxton rips tax assessors, chief appraiser

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Wednesday, July 15. 2009

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An erroneous tax notice had Barnesville city councilwoman Anne Claxton up in arms at the July 9 tax assessor's board meeting.

Claxton received notice May 21 of a 2009 assessment for a home she owns at 537 Thomaston St. It added $120,335 in value to the house, raising the assessment from $297,610 to $417,945. [Full Story »]

Brown appointed to Board of Assessors

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Tuesday, July 14. 2009

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The Lamar County commission voted unanimously July 14 to appoint Aaron Brown to fill the unexpired term of James Butler on the Board of Assessors. [Full Story »]

Sotomayor's activism, unalloyed bias, clear in her rulings

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Walter Geiger

in Opinion

Tuesday, July 14. 2009

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The Augusta Chronicle

They're doing the same thing to Sonia Sotomayor that they did for Barack Obama: packaging each of them in centrist, moderate gift wrapping when the truth is something different altogether.

Even the Washington Post, not exactly a bulwark of conservatism, had to admit it after poring over her judicial record.
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Sheriff to be released from hospital today

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Walter Geiger

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Tuesday, July 14. 2009

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Lamar County sheriff Larry Waller, who has been a patient at the Macon Medical Center since July 8, expects to be released today. [Full Story »]

Ground broken for new county fire station

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Walter Geiger

in News

Tuesday, July 14. 2009

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A host of dignitaries, firefighters and citizens were on hand this morning for groundbreaking ceremonies at the site of the new Lamar County Fire Station #1 on Roberta Drive.

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One-man welcome wagon

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Monday, July 13. 2009

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This man caused quite a stir on Honeysuckle Lane in Barnesville Monday morning. [Full Story »]

Rabid animals found in Lamar County

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Monday, July 13. 2009

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The State Laboratory has confirmed that two foxes have tested positive for rabies. Health officials are urging residents of the area to stay away from wild or stray animals that appear to be unafraid of humans and those that exhibit behaviors that are unusual of their characters. [Full Story »]

Groundbreaking at new HQ is Tuesday

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Walter Geiger

in News

Sunday, July 12. 2009

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Official groundbreaking ceremonies will be held Tuesday, July 14 for the new Lamar County fire headquarters on Roberta Drive. [Full Story »]

BOLT screening cancelled due to licensing issues

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Walter Geiger

in News

Friday, July 10. 2009

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Tracy Bittner, who with her husband John has coordinated the Movies at the Ritz events, reported today that tonight's screening of BOLT at the park has been cancelled and future events are in danger due to licensing issues. [Full Story »]

Waller improving but remains hospitalized

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Friday, July 10. 2009

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Lamar County sheriff Larry Waller is improving markedly each day but he remains in the Macon Medical Center awaiting test results. [Full Story »]

Handel to address ‘09 Leadership Lamar class

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Walter Geiger

in News

Thursday, July 9. 2009

Georgia secretary of state Karen Handel will return to Barnesville July 30 to deliver the keynote address at the induction ceremony for the 2009 Leadership Lamar class.

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