Entries by Walter Geiger

Mug shots of alleged Milner burglars released

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Monday, February 18. 2013

On Feb. 12, Lamar and Butts county sheriff’s offices arrested three suspects for burglary. Butts county deputies conducted a traffic stop and located several guns, video gaming machines and a laptop computer suspected to be stolen property. Both sheriff’s offices, through cooperative investigations, were able to determine the guns, computer and gaming machines were stolen from recent burglaries that occurred on Fox Road and Barnesville Road in Milner. [Full Story »]

A preview of the 2.19.2013 edition of The Herald-Gazette

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, February 18. 2013

Are we that poor?:
78% of Lamar students get free or reduced price lunches, breakfasts.

Safety:
School board making changes in wake of Newtown shootings.

Groundbreaking:
Dirt to be turned on site of College and Career Academy February 26.

Plum appointment:
Barnesville native Derek Williams named to FDIC advisory committee.

New arrival:
Little cria's baby momma is a llama.

No surprise: Benefit abuse tied to Barnesville

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Sunday, February 17. 2013

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Widespread abuse of a federal benefits program has been tied to Barnesville. [Full Story »]

Is this your dog?

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Saturday, February 16. 2013

Pup was found on Leverette Road in Redbone. Contact Sherry Farr at 770.317.1661 to claim.

Spalding jailer charged with assaulting inmate

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Friday, February 15. 2013

A jailer at the Spalding County detention center was arrested for allegedly assaulting an inmate. [Full Story »]

If you've always wondered what a meteor strike looks like...

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Friday, February 15. 2013

One hit the Ural Moutains area of Russia overnight, injuring over 500.

Amazing video montage of strike inside. [Full Story »]

Alleged killer pleads not guilty

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Walter Geiger

in News

Thursday, February 14. 2013

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By Walter Geiger

A local street thug with a long criminal history pleaded not guilty to to eight counts filed against him in connection the the murder last year of Barnesville cab owner John Dixson. [Full Story »]

Sheriff announces burglary arrests

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Walter Geiger

in News

Wednesday, February 13. 2013

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News relase via sheriff Brad White:

On February 12, 2013, Lamar County and Butts County Sheriff’s Offices arrested three suspects for burglary. Butts county deputies conducted a traffic stop and located several guns, video gaming machines, and a laptop computer suspected to be stolen property. [Full Story »]

Thomaston Street crash results in injuries

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, February 13. 2013

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At least one person was transported to an area hospital late Wednesday afternoon after a collision at the intersection of Thomaston Street and Rose Avenue. [Full Story »]

LCCHS students visit Gordon State

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, February 13. 2013

Students from Lamar County High School recently visited the Gordon State College campus and sat in on a nursing class taught by Samantha Bishop, associate professor of nursing. [Full Story »]

Monroe deputies make big I-75 cocaine bust

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Walter Geiger

in News

Tuesday, February 12. 2013

A Marietta woman has been charged with trafficking cocaine after she was stopped by Monroe County deputies on I-75 on Feb. 8, 2013. Deputies [Full Story »]

Pretty for prom: You can help

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Tuesday, February 12. 2013

By Kay S. Pedrotti

Nothing is worse than feeling left out of things when you’re in high school.

A group of local women plan to make sure as many girls as possible, particularly those who cannot afford dresses, get to go to the prom on April 6. Already more than 10 dresses in all different sizes and colors have been donated, said Becky Patterson, school system health coordinator.

Miss Georgia 2012, Leighton Jordan, will be here on the evening of the prom to hang out with the girls and help them get ready. Jordan will be a contestant in the upcoming Miss America pageant [Full Story »]

Along Life's Road with Quimby Melton Jr.

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Walter Geiger

in Opinion

Tuesday, February 12. 2013

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By Laura Melton Geiger
Publisher

My Daddy, Quimby Melton Jr., was a Southern gentleman. He grew in grace and in spirit and in love. When he left this mortal Earth he left it as a Christian. He was 90 years old.

Most of all, he loved and cherished my Mama. For 69 years they were true to the vows they took on June 30, 1943 before they passed under the crossed sabers in their full military wedding at Fort Riley, Kansas. They indeed loved and cherished each other, till death they did part. [Full Story »]

2nd Annual Shamrock Ball benefit is March 9

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Walter Geiger

in Features

Monday, February 11. 2013

The second annual Shamrock Ball which benefits John's Place, an adult care outreach of the First United Methodist Church of Barnesville, is set for March 9 at Lamar County Primary School.
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A preview of the 2.12.2013 edition of The Herald-Gazette

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, February 11. 2013

Pretty for Prom:
Volunteers rounding up dresses for needy local girls.

A great man has fallen:
Former publisher Quimby Melton Jr. dead at 91.

Quick action:
First responders save life of player who collapsed at Gordon.

Sunday sales:
Local convenience store owners lobby city for enhanced revenue.

Relay for Life:
Planning intensifies for annual cancer benefit.