Entries by Walter Geiger

Chief magistrate Karen Rhyne Henson has died

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Tuesday, November 10. 2020

Chief magistrate judge Karen Rhyne Henson died Tuesday after a battle with cancer. Survivors include her husband, Sgt. Wayman Henson of the LCSO.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Remote learning Mondays to continue

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Walter Geiger

in Features

Tuesday, November 10. 2020

The Lamar school board voted unanimously Monday night to extend remote learning Mondays through March 15.

The situation will be revisited before a decision is made on the final nine weeks of classes.

Sheriff's report

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Walter Geiger

in Arrests

Tuesday, November 10. 2020

Between Friday, October 30 and Thursday, November 5 the following were processed through the Lamar County jail: [Full Story »]

Nov. 9: 456 cases, 20 deaths

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Walter Geiger

in COVID-19 Monitor

Monday, November 9. 2020

Lamar County was up to 456 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 20 deaths as of the Monday case count update from DPH. Lamar is recorded as having 48 hospitalizations.

Lamar deaths include: (latest) black male, 90+; white male, 69; white male, 73; white male, 55: white female, 88; black female, 66; white female, 70: black female, 66; white female, 72; white male, 80; black male, 49; white female, 81; white female, 83; white male, 87; white female, 88; white male, 86; white female, 85; white female, 74; black female, 87; white male, 85;

Statewide there have been 374,181confirmed cases with 32,483 hospitalizations and 8223 deaths.

Surrounding counties:

Pike: 407 cases, 34 hospitalizations and 12 deaths.
Upson: 857 cases, 99 hospitalizations and 70 deaths.
Monroe: 804 cases, 89 hospitalizations and 55 deaths.
Butts: 779 cases, 60 hospitalizations and 44 deaths.
Spalding: 1703 cases, 216 hospitalizations and 66 deaths.

Veterans Day observance moved to civic center

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Monday, November 9. 2020

The Veterans Day Observance set for Wednesday at 11 a.m. has been moved to the civic center due to inclement weather. There is a 70% chance of thunderstorms.

The event will be live streamed on the VFW Post 6542 Facebook page. The luncheon will be available at the VFW Lake side.

Nov. 8: 453 cases, 20 deaths

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Walter Geiger

in COVID-19 Monitor

Sunday, November 8. 2020

Lamar County held at 453 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 20 deaths as of the Sunday case count update from DPH. Lamar is recorded as having 48 hospitalizations.

Lamar deaths include: (latest) black male, 90+; white male, 69; white male, 73; white male, 55: white female, 88; black female, 66; white female, 70: black female, 66; white female, 72; white male, 80; black male, 49; white female, 81; white female, 83; white male, 87; white female, 88; white male, 86; white female, 85; white female, 74; black female, 87; white male, 85;

Statewide there have been 373,078 confirmed cases with 32,468 hospitalizations and 8194 deaths.

Surrounding counties:

Pike: 406 cases, 34 hospitalizations and 12 deaths.
Upson: 854 cases, 99 hospitalizations and 70 deaths.
Monroe: 803 cases, 89 hospitalizations and 55 deaths.
Butts: 777 cases, 60 hospitalizations and 44 deaths.
Spalding: 1700 cases, 216 hospitalizations and 66 deaths.

Nov. 7: 453 cases, 20 deaths

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Walter Geiger

in COVID-19 Monitor

Saturday, November 7. 2020

Lamar County was at 453 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 20 deaths as of the Saturday case count update from DPH. Lamar is recorded as having 48 hospitalizations.

Lamar deaths include: (latest) black male, 90+; white male, 69; white male, 73; white male, 55: white female, 88; black female, 66; white female, 70: black female, 66; white female, 72; white male, 80; black male, 49; white female, 81; white female, 83; white male, 87; white female, 88; white male, 86; white female, 85; white female, 74; black female, 87; white male, 85;

Statewide there have been 371,825 confirmed cases with 32,435 hospitalizations and 8193 deaths.

Surrounding counties:

Pike: 402 cases, 34 hospitalizations and 12 deaths.
Upson: 853 cases, 99 hospitalizations and 70 deaths.
Monroe: 801cases, 89 hospitalizations and 55 deaths.
Butts: 775 cases, 60 hospitalizations and 44 deaths.
Spalding: 1694 cases, 216 hospitalizations and 66 deaths.

Nov. 6: 449 cases, 20 deaths

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Walter Geiger

in COVID-19 Monitor

Friday, November 6. 2020

Lamar County was at 449 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 20 deaths as of the Friday case count update from DPH. Lamar is recorded as having 48 hospitalizations.

Lamar deaths include: (latest) black male, 90+; white male, 69; white male, 73; white male, 55: white female, 88; black female, 66; white female, 70: black female, 66; white female, 72; white male, 80; black male, 49; white female, 81; white female, 83; white male, 87; white female, 88; white male, 86; white female, 85; white female, 74; black female, 87; white male, 85;

Statewide there have been 370,106 confirmed cases with 32,317 hospitalizations and 8156 deaths.

Surrounding counties:

Pike: 401 cases, 33 hospitalizations and 12 deaths.
Upson: 851cases, 99 hospitalizations and 70 deaths.
Monroe: 795 cases, 89 hospitalizations and 55 deaths.
Butts: 774 cases, 60 hospitalizations and 44 deaths.
Spalding: 1684 cases, 216 hospitalizations and 66 deaths. [Full Story »]

Trojans win 19-6

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Walter Geiger

in Sports

Friday, November 6. 2020

The Lamar County Trojans (4-5, 2-3) defeated the Monticello Hurricanes (2-6, 1-3) 19-6 Friday night on the road.

Realtime scoring from the sidelines.

4:53 1st qtr.: LC 6 Monticello 0. Channing Buckner 18 yard TD pass to Tony Altman. PAT failed.

1:36 2nd qtr.: LC 6 Monticello 6: Monticello 54 yard TD run. PAT failed.

HALF: 6-6

7:35 3rd qtr.: LC 13 Monticello 6: Buckner 1 yard TD run. PAT good.

2:20 3rd qtr.: LC 19 Monticello 6: Altman 35 yard TD run. PAT failed.

FINAL 19-6

Nov. 5: 446 cases, 20 deaths

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Walter Geiger

in COVID-19 Monitor

Thursday, November 5. 2020

Lamar County was at 446 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 20 deaths as of the Thursday case count update from DPH. Lamar is recorded as having 46 hospitalizations.

Lamar deaths include: (latest) black male, 90+; white male, 69; white male, 73; white male, 55: white female, 88; black female, 66; white female, 70: black female, 66; white female, 72; white male, 80; black male, 49; white female, 81; white female, 83; white male, 87; white female, 88; white male, 86; white female, 85; white female, 74; black female, 87; white male, 85;

Statewide there have been 368,368 confirmed cases with 32,217 hospitalizations and 8126 deaths.

Surrounding counties:

Pike: 399 cases, 33 hospitalizations and 11 deaths.
Upson: 848 cases, 99 hospitalizations and 70 deaths.
Monroe: 795 cases, 89 hospitalizations and 55 deaths.
Butts: 770 cases, 60 hospitalizations and 44 deaths.
Spalding: 1680 cases, 215 hospitalizations and 65 deaths.

Wastewater spill in Milner

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Thursday, November 5. 2020

From city administrator Tausha Grose:

WASTEWATER SPILL NOTICE
City of Milner
Date: 11/2/2020(2:15pm)-11/4/2020(3:06pm)
Location: Charleston Street, Vintage Park Subdivision, Milner, GA 30257
Receiving Waters: Edie Creek
Cause: Blocked Sewage Pipe in Manhole
Volume: 14400 gallons
Corrective Action Taken: Sewage pumped out of manhole and sewage pipe unblocked

Quarry decision expected by the end of the year

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Thursday, November 5. 2020

Vulcan Materials personnel continue to evaluate the quarry site off Hwy. 36 East, doing test drilling and engineering where exactly the entrance off the highway would be as they mull over the go/no go decision there. [Full Story »]

Veterans Day observance set for Nov. 11

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Features

Thursday, November 5. 2020

The local VFW Post will host the annual Veterans Day observance Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the memorial in front of the Barnesville Library. Post commander Richard Wright will preside and American Legion commander Bob Richardson was present the honor roll of veterans who have died during the past year.

To be sure your veteran friend or loved one who died in the past year is recognized, call the American Legion at 770.468.0068 or VFW at 770.584.3957. You can also e-mail [email protected]

The keynote address will be given by Lt. Jenna C. Slegl, a 2005 graduate of LCHS who attended Gordon College before joining the US Navy. She was trained in anti-submarine warfare then joined the ranks of the Navy Nurse Corps as an officer. She graduated cum laude from Norfolk State University with a BS degree in nursing.

She is stationed at Camp Lejeune where she served as a medical-surgical nurse. She is currently overseeing planning and operations for the COVID-19 testing facility for all active duty Marines and sailors.

The VFW Auxiliary will host a luncheon following the ceremony lakeside at the post home on Old Hwy. 41.

Nov. 4: 445 cases, 20 deaths

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Walter Geiger

in COVID-19 Monitor

Wednesday, November 4. 2020

Lamar County was at 445 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 20 deaths as of the Wednesday case count update from DPH. Lamar is recorded as having 45 hospitalizations.

Lamar deaths include: (latest) black male, 90+; white male, 69; white male, 73; white male, 55: white female, 88; black female, 66; white female, 70: black female, 66; white female, 72; white male, 80; black male, 49; white female, 81; white female, 83; white male, 87; white female, 88; white male, 86; white female, 85; white female, 74; black female, 87; white male, 85;

Statewide there have been 366,452 confirmed cases with 32,042 hospitalizations and 8072 deaths.

Surrounding counties:

Pike: 398 cases, 33 hospitalizations and 11 deaths.
Upson: 846 cases, 98 hospitalizations and 70 deaths.
Monroe: 786 cases, 86 hospitalizations and 55 deaths.
Butts: 761 cases, 60 hospitalizations and 44 deaths.
Spalding: 1659 cases, 211 hospitalizations and 65 deaths.

Americans won’t sit still for another lockdown

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Walter Geiger

in Opinion

Wednesday, November 4. 2020

I watched Saturday night as throngs of trick-or-treaters traversed Barnesville’s Thomaston Street corridor. Some residents who had given out candy in the past opted out this year and that is understandable.

Several businesses and organizations chipped in to take up the slack and those along the street who did give out candy had massive stockpiles for the kids.

I went to a trunk-or-treat event and a drive-thru trick-or-treat activity and both were packed out. Each required police to handle traffic control. [Full Story »]