Entries by Walter Geiger

Kenneth Roberts Sr.

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Thursday, May 10. 2018

Mr. Kenneth Doyle Roberts Sr., age 66, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at his residence.

Kenny was born in Springfield, Ill. on Wednesday, January 9, 1952 to the late French Jack Roberts and the late Annie Ruth Watson Roberts. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Gary Roberts and Alton Roberts. Kenny served the City of Barnesville for 47 years and since 1993 as City Manager. He loved to spend time with his family. [Full Story »]

Do you know this man?

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Walter Geiger

in Features

Thursday, May 10. 2018

The Barnesville Police Department is seeking the identity of this man.

If you have any information concerning the identity of this person please contact Captain Al Moltrum or Lieutenant Bryan McWhorter at 770-358-1244 or may email al.moltrum@cityofbarnesville.com

Admittedly, the image quality is not good.

Favorite Recipes of Lamar County Women

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Walter Geiger

in Food

Thursday, May 10. 2018

This week we present the 14th page of recipes compiled by members of the Extension Home Economics Club in 1970. This week’s page includes recipes for Old Fashioned Coconut Pie, Summer Pecan Pie (No Crust) and Strawberry Pie. [Full Story »]

Howell "Sonny" Bell III

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Walter Geiger

in Death Notices, Obituaries

Thursday, May 10. 2018

Howell Phillip "Sonny" Bell III passed away on May 8, 2018. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 11 at 11 a.m. at Hart's Mortuary, 765 Cherry Street, Macon, GA with the Rev. Joe McDaniel officiating. [Full Story »]

Kenny Roberts has died

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Thursday, May 10. 2018

Former Barnesville city manager Kenny Roberts died early Thursday morning at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Roberts, who had been battling cancer, retired from the city in December. He started his career as a ground man in the electrical department in 1970. He became city manager in 1993.

Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12 at the school system's Fine Arts Center.

Dorothy Hambrick

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Walter Geiger

in Death Notices, Obituaries

Thursday, May 10. 2018

Mrs. Dorothy Compton Hambrick, age 80, of Barnesville, Ga., passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at her residence. [Full Story »]

Know your ballot

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Wednesday, May 9. 2018

Early voting is underway for the May 22 general primary at the elections board office at the courthouse annex on Thomaston Street in Barnesville.

Before you vote, look here to view your sample ballots. Sample ballots are listed below by party. The republican ballot and democratic ballot each have two pages. The nonpartisan ballot is one page.

To view the sample ballots, click the PDFs below.

[Full Story »]

Our amazing May Melton has done it again

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Walter Geiger

in Opinion

Wednesday, May 9. 2018

I have been to a lot of graduation ceremonies but, although I am a UGA grad, I had never been to commencement in Athens until this past weekend.

What an extravaganza it was. Sorry Jackets, Tigers, Gators, Vols and the rest of y’all but Bulldogs do things with true class.
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Turnout light for early voting

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Wednesday, May 9. 2018

Early voters turned out at a little more than a trickle last week as the May 22 general primary looms.

The elections board office served 98 voters the first week. Of those, 71 cast Republican ballots while 26 voted Democratic. One voted non-partisan.
[Full Story »]

Residents turn out in force to oppose T. St. rezoning

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Wednesday, May 9. 2018

By Walter Geiger

The Lamar County planning commission voted unanimously Monday morning to deny the rezoning of 1.2 acres at the intersection of Thomaston Street and Veterans Parkway in Barnesville for a new Dollar General (DG) store. About 80 opponents of the plan packed the meeting room at the courthouse.

Commission chairman Angela Preston cautioned the crowd that her board only makes recommendations. The final decision will be made by the county commission at its meeting May 15 at 7 p.m.
Williamson attorney Tripp Brisendine pitched the plan for his client and father-in-law Donald R. Haywood. Brisendine lived in the house in question at 934 Thomaston St. until about six weeks ago. [Full Story »]

Police report

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Walter Geiger

in Arrests

Wednesday, May 9. 2018

Between Monday, April 30 and Monday, May 7 the Barnesville Police Department made the following arrests: [Full Story »]

Wadsworth Cemetery hearing postponed

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Walter Geiger

in Features

Tuesday, May 8. 2018

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The hearing on relocation of graves from the Wadsworth Cemetery to Greenwood Cemetery in Barnesville set for May 15 in Lamar superior court has been postponed due to notice issues.

The hearing will be rescheduled.

Lady Trojans host Final Four match today

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Walter Geiger

in Sports

Tuesday, May 8. 2018

The #3 Lamar Lady Trojans (19-2-0) dispatched two opponents last week to roll into the GHSA Class AA soccer Final Four. LC hosts #1 St. Vincent’s (16-3-1) today. First touch is set for 5:30 p.m. at Trojan Field. St. Vincent’s eliminated Lamar 5-1 in the semifinals last season.

Coach Wayne Calvert and his players are hoping for a big crowd at the stadium for the big match.

The winner of tonight’s match will face the East Laurens-Oglethorpe County winner in the state title match Friday.

UPDATE: Private schools, with far superior resources and which recruit players, prevailed in girls soccer action. St. Vincent's topped LC 6-1; Marist defeated Spalding 4-1; Pike County hung tough with Lovett, falling 5-4 in PKs.

Sheriff's report

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Walter Geiger

in Arrests

Tuesday, May 8. 2018

Between Friday, April 27 and Thursday, May 3 the following were processed through the Lamar County jail: [Full Story »]

Planning commission denies DG rezoning

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Monday, May 7. 2018

The Lamar County planning commission voted unanimously Monday morning to deny a request for the rezoning of 1.2 acres at the corner of Thomaston Street and Veterans Parkway for a planned Dollar General store.

The hearing room was packed with about 80 people - all of them opposed to the store. Twelve of them spoke out against the plan.

Thomason Street resident Niall Matthieson summed up their sentiments with this question for the commission: "Would you recommend moving Dollar General as it looks now and as it has looked for the past 30 years to the end of Thomaston Street? I think that would be a phenomenal error."

Planning commission chairperson Angela Preston reiterated to those in attendance that her board only makes recommendations. The county commission will make the final determination at its meeting May 15.

For much more on this story, see the 5.8.18 print edition of The Herald Gazette.