Entries by Walter Geiger

Judge English has resigned!

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Saturday, April 24. 2010

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Our sister publication, The Journal-Reporter, Zebulon, and WSB TV have confirmed that Griffin circuit Judge Paschal English has resigned. [Full Story »]

BBQ& Blues: The show will go on

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Walter Geiger

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Saturday, April 24. 2010

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Despite the possibility of rain and thunderstorms, the BBQ & Blues events set for today will take place as scheduled, according to event chairman T.J. Imberger. [Full Story »]

BBQ & Blues off to great start

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Walter Geiger

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Friday, April 23. 2010

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BBQ & Blues 2010 got off to a great start Thursday night with the largest attendance ever at the After Hours kickoff event at United Bank.

Cooking teams from all over the southeast are here and the air is filled with savory smells wafting on the breeze.

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Army boots Franklin Graham from National Day of Prayer

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Walter Geiger

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Friday, April 23. 2010

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From Stars & Stripes

The Army has disinvited Franklin Graham to speak at the Pentagon on National Prayer Day after a military advocacy group objected because Graham has reportedly described Islam as “evil” and “wicked.”

“I regret that the Army felt it was necessary to rescind their invitation to the National Day of Prayer Task Force to participate in the Pentagon’s special prayer service,” Graham said in a statement on Thursday. [Full Story »]

Moss to merge blues, rock at BBQ & Blues (new video)

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Walter Geiger

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Friday, April 23. 2010

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Nick Moss, who will bring his band the Flip Tops to headline the BBQ & Blues Festival in Barnesville Saturday night, grew up with a great guitarist in his home – his brother, Joe.

As a teen, he snuck into Chicago area blues bars and soaked up the culture and guitar stylings.
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Free music makes BBQ & Blues unique

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Walter Geiger

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Friday, April 23. 2010

BBQ and Blues 2010 begins to groove Friday evening with free music at the BBQ stage behind First National Bank downtown.

Southwind, featuring local teens Derek Petty, Daniel Petty and Walker Ozier, opens the show at 5:30 p.m. [Full Story »]

Smearing the right

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Walter Geiger

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Thursday, April 22. 2010

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Marietta Daily Journal

Former President Bill Clinton unloaded on the tea party movement and conservatives last week, warning that "the words we use really do matter." [Full Story »]

Rollcast selects contractor for local plant

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Walter Geiger

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Thursday, April 22. 2010

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Rollcast Energy has selected Zachry Industrial, Inc., a subsidiary of Zachry Holdings, Inc, to engineer, procure and construct its 53.5-MW Piedmont Green Power project in Barnesville, Ga. When completed in 2012, Piedmont Green Power will provide clean energy to more than 40,000 homes. [Full Story »]

Judge: Unprofessional comments led to resignation

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, April 21. 2010

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Judge Johnnie L. Caldwell Jr. granted an exclusive interview to WSB TV reporter Mark Winne today in which he addressed the reasons for his resignation Monday. [Full Story »]

Greenco hearing postponed until May 13

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, April 21. 2010

A superior court hearing on the matter of nuisance odors at the Greenco composting facility on Roger Brown Drive has been postponed. [Full Story »]

DA speaks out on Caldwell investigation

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Wednesday, April 21. 2010

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Griffin circuit district attorney Scott Ballard has responded to questions regarding the abrupt resignation of Judge Johnnie Caldwell. [Full Story »]

Deny Iran its nukes!

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, April 21. 2010

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Savannah Morning News

The United States should ramp up its preparations to deny Iran the bomb.

Our own military and intelligence officials now say Iran could have enough nuclear material to build a bomb within a year.

That's extremely alarming. The time when words and sanctions will no longer suffice may be nearer than many suspect. [Full Story »]

Distillery approved for Jackson

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Walter Geiger

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Tuesday, April 20. 2010

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By Stewart Voegtlin/Jackson Progress-Argus

The Jackson City Council’s 3-0 vote last Tuesday night approved a special use exception for the purpose of constructing and operating a distillery on 540 West Third Street. [Full Story »]

Judge Caldwell has stepped down; agrees not to seek office again

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Walter Geiger

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Tuesday, April 20. 2010

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Griffin circuit Judge Johnnie L. Caldwell Jr. of Thomaston has resigned his post, effective April 23.

UPDATE: There are reports emanating from Atlanta media sources that at least one investigator from the Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission was at courthouses in the circuit today with regard to an investigation. Additionally, Caldwell has signed an agreement with the JQC to never seek office again."

GBI public affairs officer John Bankhead said Tuesday evening his office is not yet involved in any investigation into Judge Caldwell.

Pike sheriff Jimmy Thomas reported late Tuesday his office is not involved in any investigation involving Caldwell and a former county employee Caldwell sentenced for sexual battery just days ago. [Full Story »]

Trojan soccer teams near season's end

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Walter Geiger

in Sports

Monday, April 19. 2010

Lamar County upped its season soccer record to 7-8-1 with a 7-0 win over Eagle's Landing Christian Academy in McDonough Friday night. The Lady Trojans were blanked 11-0 in their match with the Lady Chargers and fall to 8-7-1.

Both teams travel to Jackson for matches today before closing out the season at Locust Grove on Wednesday. [Full Story »]