Entries by Walter Geiger

Clark enters not guilty pleas

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Thursday, March 18. 2010

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In a superior court hearing that began earlier than anticipated Thursday morning, accused killer Jennifer Clark entered not guilty pleas to the array of charges against her. [Full Story »]

Accused killer in court today

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Walter Geiger

in Crime

Thursday, March 18. 2010

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Alleged killer Jennifer Clark is scheduled to arraigned before Judge Bill Fears in Lamar superior court Thursday.

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Gregg Allman autographs guitar for BBQ & Blues

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, March 17. 2010

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Rock legend Gregg Allman has autographed a guitar which will be auctioned off April 24 at BBQ & Blues 2010. [Full Story »]

School board okays charter academy

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, March 17. 2010

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The Lamar County school board voted unanimously March 9 to move forward for plans to open a charter career academy. [Full Story »]

Rollcast secures funding

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Walter Geiger

in News

Tuesday, March 16. 2010

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Rollcast Energy, which is planning a green power generating plant here, has secured considerable financing. [Full Story »]

Honor flight gets huge response

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Walter Geiger

in News

Tuesday, March 16. 2010

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Some 34 veterans from Lamar and surrounding counties have signed on to participate in Honor Flight. [Full Story »]

Embarrassing daddy-daughter duo

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Walter Geiger

in Opinion

Tuesday, March 16. 2010

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By Cynthia Tucker
AJC/uexpress.com

Liz Cheney doesn't hold a seat in the United States Senate. She doesn't have the power to call committee hearings to intimidate those who dare disagree with her. And she isn't practicing her demagoguery in an era of widespread fear of an existential threat. Nevertheless, she has slipped easily into the role of Joseph McCarthy.
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ABC eyes unsolved Johnson murder

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Walter Geiger

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Tuesday, March 16. 2010

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ABC News is working with Vidocq Society forensic psychologist Richard Walter and The Herald-Gazette regarding a possible episode on the 1984 murder here of Donna Johnson. [Full Story »]

Trojans route Macon 17-0

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Walter Geiger

in Sports

Tuesday, March 16. 2010

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The LCCHS Diamond Trojans routed Macon County 17-0 Monday night at Aldora Field. [Full Story »]

Tempers flare at tax assessors meeting

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, March 15. 2010

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Conflict may not have been on the agenda but it was heavy in the air March 11 at the regular meeting of the reconstituted Board of Assessors. [Full Story »]

A big win for property owners?

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Walter Geiger

in News

Monday, March 15. 2010

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Georgia senators are claiming a sweeping win for property owners with the unanimous passage of new legislation. [Full Story »]

The fight for sunshine

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Walter Geiger

in Opinion

Monday, March 15. 2010

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The Savannah Morning News

If you thought the Georgia Legislature has too much on its hands to consider clamping down on the public's right to know, think again.

No less than seven bills that mean less open government are pending.

We hope none make it into law. [Full Story »]

Antioch breaks ground for new sanctuary

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Sunday, March 14. 2010

June 10, 2009 was a devastating day for Antioch Baptist Church in Yatesville. On that day, a fire ravaged the church's sanctuary, offices, children's department and nurseries. [Full Story »]

Spring forward tonight

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Saturday, March 13. 2010

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Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday

Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed tonight. [Full Story »]

Solid seal of disapproval for Obama

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Walter Geiger

in Opinion

Friday, March 12. 2010

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The Augusta Chronicle

An anonymous "ranter" complained this week that this page's handlers "must have graduated from the college of negativity" for all our criticisms of Barack Obama.

Blame The Chronicle all you like. But if anyone thinks this page is alone, or even off base, in its urgent criticism of this president's misbegotten policies, they're just not tuned in to reality. [Full Story »]