Entries by Walter Geiger

Vulgar texts mark day two of trial

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Thursday, March 1. 2012

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Vulgar text messages dominated the first portion of the murder trial of Lakieivius Eleby Thursday morning in Lamar superior court. [Full Story »]

Fire fee issue still smoldering

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Walter Geiger

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Thursday, March 1. 2012

By Sherri Ellington

The Lamar County commission is taking the heat for once again flubbing 2010 fire and ambulance fee bills. Several citizens spoke out against the re-billing of what was meant for only those who had not paid their fees. Instead, many people who received bills had already paid. [Full Story »]

Body found off Hwy. 18 in Monroe Co.

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, February 29. 2012

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Monroe county investigators are working a case in which a body was found in a car there Wednesday evening. [Full Story »]

Former LCSO Maj. Joe Medcalf has died

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Wednesday, February 29. 2012

Joe Medcalf, who served as a major at the Lamar sheriff's office some years ago, died early Wednesday morning. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Murder trial underway

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, February 29. 2012

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The murder trial of Lakievius Eleby got underway in Lamar superior court Wednesday morning with opening statements and witness testimony. Realtime trial updates follow... [Full Story »]

BBQ & Blues honors Doug Walter

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Walter Geiger

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Tuesday, February 28. 2012

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The BBQ & Blues committee has designed the logo for its 2012 festival in honor of the late Doug Walter. [Full Story »]

Local singers perform in 'Masterworks: Gloria!'

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Walter Geiger

in Features

Tuesday, February 28. 2012

When Griffin Choral Arts performs Masterworks: Gloria! this week, many singers with ties to Lamar and Pike counties will be on the stage. [Full Story »]

Jurors called for March 5 excused

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Walter Geiger

in Crime

Tuesday, February 28. 2012

Jurors called for criminal trial duty March 5 have been excused due to the guilty plea entered by Shameik Spinks Monday. [Full Story »]

Survivor paints vivid picture of fatal fire

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Walter Geiger

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Tuesday, February 28. 2012

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By Walter Geiger

Truck driver Larry Dobbins spent a late night playing cards at a mobile home on Hwy. 36 East Feb. 11 and decided to spend the night on the couch. He awoke the next morning to tragedy. [Full Story »]

Sheriff Waller hospitalized

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Tuesday, February 28. 2012

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Lamar County sheriff Larry Waller has been hospitalized. [Full Story »]

Political math

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Walter Geiger

in Opinion

Tuesday, February 28. 2012

By Spencer Price

Math – mere mention makes many people cringe. It seems no other subject is more feared by otherwise “know it all” 8th-graders who consistently protest, “Why do I need to learn this stuff? I’m never gonna use it." [Full Story »]

Missing Monroe teen located

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Walter Geiger

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Tuesday, February 28. 2012

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A 15-year-old girl for whom an Amber Alert was issued Monday night has been found safe and the man she was with has been arrested. [Full Story »]

11 arrested in gang shooting

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Walter Geiger

in Crime and Arrests

Monday, February 27. 2012

On Monday night, Feb. 20, sheriff’s deputies were called to the Amberwood Subdivision in reference to shots being fired. A description of the vehicles involved in the shooting were given to law enforcement officers and deputies located one vehicle on Cowan Road. The Griffin Police Department located the second vehicle on the N. Expressway near Ellis Road. Investigators determined the violence was gang related and suspects arrested were affiliated with either the Ratchet Boys or Southside Gang. [Full Story »]

Eleby jury selected; trial begins Wednesday

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, February 27. 2012

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Jury selection in the murder trial of Lakievius Eleby was completed at 4:30 p.m. Monday [Full Story »]

Spinks pleads guilty, gets life

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, February 27. 2012

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In a surprise move, Shameik Spinks entered a guilty plea Monday in Lamar County superior court to the December 2010 home invasion murder of Danavan Bussey.

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