Entries by Walter Geiger

Another smash 'n grab at Hines

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Walter Geiger

in News

Wednesday, May 30. 2012

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Thieves have once again hit Hines Prescription Shop on College Dr. in Barnesville. [Full Story »]

Highlanders undefeated in JUCO World Series

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Walter Geiger

in News

Wednesday, May 30. 2012

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By Ken K. Green

Folks who went to Suplizio Field in Grand Junction, Colorado Tuesday night expected a baseball game but went away seeing a football score as Gordon beat second seed Jefferson (Mo.) 20-13 in the JUCO World Series. The tenth seed Highlanders advance to take on number eight seed San Jacinto-North (Tx.) Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. local time.

The Highlanders and Gators are the only two undefeated teams left in the double elimination tournament. Half of the field of ten has been eliminated. [Full Story »]

Taylor Davis benefit concert upcoming

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Walter Geiger

in Features

Tuesday, May 29. 2012

The community continues to support Lamar County senior soccer player and honor graduate Taylor Davis who was recently diagnosed with leukemia. This time First Works Church plans a major concert to benefit the Taylor Davis Fund. “I grew up with Taylor and played soccer with him,” said First Works youth pastor Jacob English. “After the community car wash earlier this month, I was inspired to do something for him.” [Full Story »]

Highlanders continue Series quest tonight

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Walter Geiger

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Tuesday, May 29. 2012

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By Ken K. Green

Gordon goes for win number two in the NJCAA baseball World Series when they face number two seed Jefferon in Grand Junction, Colorado. [Full Story »]

Meansville man killed in wreck

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Tuesday, May 29. 2012

A Meansville resident died in a fatal car wreck in the early morning Friday, May 25 on Thompson Road in Upson County. Kenneth Doyle Gresham, 46, of Apple Road, was life-flighted to a Macon hospital where he was pronounced dead at 3 a.m. [Full Story »]

A preview of the 5.29.2012 edition of The Herald-Gazette

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Walter Geiger

in Email Headline Preview

Monday, May 28. 2012

Big engine that can't:
Fire truck totaled in crash.

Autopsy still pending:
DFCS joins child death investigation.

Feline friends:
Cats offer Clark comfort after tornado.

The races are on:
Qualifying complete; campaigns hit full stride.

In memory:
Donations sought for Legge memorial bench.

Gordon wins first Series game in a rout

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Walter Geiger

in Sports

Monday, May 28. 2012

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By Ken K. Green

It may have been Gordon's first game ever in the JUCO World Series but they looked as if they had been there before as the tenth seed Highlanders run-ruled ninth seed Shelton State 13-3 in six innings Sunday night in Grand Rapids, Colorado. [Full Story »]

Fire truck totaled?

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Sunday, May 27. 2012

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Lamar County's Engine 1 suffered heavy damage Sunday morning when it rolled over in an accident. [Full Story »]

Class of 2012 walks the walk

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Saturday, May 26. 2012

The Class of 2012 at Lamar County High School received their cherished diplomas Saturday morning during commencement exercises held at Trojan Field. [Full Story »]

Motorcyclist lifeflighted after collision

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Walter Geiger

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Saturday, May 26. 2012

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A motorcyclist was lifeflighted to an area trauma center Saturday morning after his bike collided with an automobile on Veterans Pkwy. in Barnesville. [Full Story »]

No confidence in TSPLOST

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Walter Geiger

in Opinion

Friday, May 25. 2012

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By Erick Erickson
The Macon Telegraph

The transportation special purpose local option sales tax, which we all call the T-SPLOST, has a lot of good projects in it. I am excited to see funding for an extension of the Middle Georgia Regional Airport’s runway. I cannot state enough the importance of such an extension. It really will create jobs.
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Qualifying over; races take shape

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Friday, May 25. 2012

Candidates in Lamar County and beyond have jumped into the political fray as qualifying for the July 31 general primary was held Wednesday through noon Friday. The qualifying brought out the expected candidates and a few that were unexpected.
[Full Story »]

Worthy, Rowe to lead 2012 grads Saturday

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Walter Geiger

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Friday, May 25. 2012

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Valedictorian Quanecia Worthy and salutatorian Somer Rowe will lead the Lamar County Class of 2012 during commencement exercises Saturday morning at Trojan Field. Ceremonies begin at 9 a.m. [Full Story »]

Third candidate joins Congressional race

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Walter Geiger

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Friday, May 25. 2012

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A third candidate has qualified to run for the third district seat in the U.S. House of Representatives now held by Rep. Lynn Westmoreland. [Full Story »]