Entries by Walter Geiger

Alleged killer Williams has bond hearing

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in Crime and Arrests

Thursday, April 19. 2012

A bond hearing will be held April 19 in Lamar superior court for Jamarris Latuan (Man) Williams who is charged in connection with the March 15 murder of Barnesville taxi service owner John Dixson. [Full Story »]

Town Hall on TSPLOST set

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Walter Geiger

in Your news

Tuesday, April 17. 2012

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In July, our 10 county region will vote on a Transportation SPLOST to approve a 1% sales tax to fund transportation projects within our region.

The Lamar County Transportation Committee will be hosting two town hall informational meetings and you are invited to participate. The meetings will be held April 19, 2012 and May 24, 2012 at 7 p.m. at the civic center.

Do you have a question that is not answered here? Please submit your question in writing by either fax (770-358-5886), posting your question on this blog, or send by email to missykendrick@bellsouth.net. [Full Story »]

Spare the rod, spoil a nation

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Walter Geiger

in Opinion

Tuesday, April 17. 2012

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By Dr. Spencer Price

“Out of control” – that’s how some describe today’s youth in America. Of course, obviously, this phrase doesn’t apply to all of America’s young people as many are well-behaved, well-disciplined, and well-adjusted. Regrettably, however, a significant portion of America’s youth are, in fact, out of control and our nation is suffering as a result.
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City warns of planned power outage

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Walter Geiger

in Your news

Tuesday, April 17. 2012

Barnesville’s electrical department expects a short power shutoff at 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 21.
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LC soccer teams going to state

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Walter Geiger

in Sports

Tuesday, April 17. 2012

The Lamar County soccer teams have qualified for the state tournament. The Lady Trojans will go as the fourth seed from Region 4-AA. The boys are in third but could finish second and host a first round match. [Full Story »]

Volunteers gearing up for Great Day of Service

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Walter Geiger

in News

Tuesday, April 17. 2012

Over 500 volunteers are expected to don work clothes and gloves for the Great Day of Service which is set for Saturday, May 12 here.

The event was founded by the First United Methodist Church of Barnesville and has grown exponentially since its inception. [Full Story »]

Relay for Life walks Friday

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Walter Geiger

in News

Tuesday, April 17. 2012

The 2012 Relay for Life is set for April 20-21 and will run from 7 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday at the Gordon Road recreation complex track. This year’s goal is $49,000. [Full Story »]

Yesterday's Footsteps: Titanic problem

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Walter Geiger

in Opinion

Monday, April 16. 2012

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By Greg Parrott

I’ve always been intrigued by the great passenger ship, Titanic. The White Star Liner Titanic, the largest ship the world had ever known, sailed from Southampton, England, on her maiden voyage to New York City on Wednesday, April 10, 1912. She was built with double bottoms and her hull was divided into 16 watertight compartments. She was thought to be unsinkable. The liner carried more than 2,200 passengers, with 700 on the ships registry who were immigrants coming to America in pursuit of the land of milk and honey. [Full Story »]

Poll: Open juvenile records, proceedings

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Walter Geiger

in Opinion

Monday, April 16. 2012

There is strong sentiment that, in light of our recent crime spree, juvenile court records and proceedings should be open to the public.
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We just don't read the signs

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Opinion

Monday, April 16. 2012

By Walter Geiger

In Columbus, Georgia - as everywhere else in this country - textiles are dead.

The American textile industry now consists almost solely of distribution centers where goods made overseas are sorted and shipped. Textile mill payrolls, which once stabilized countless local American economies, now stabilize economies elsewhere.
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For the record

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Your news

Monday, April 16. 2012

DIVORCES:
Leonard Leon Tate vs. Angela M. Snead

Tonya Lynn Sheats vs. Thomas J. Sheats
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Doc Holliday beer fest is April 21

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Walter Geiger

in Features

Friday, April 13. 2012

The third annual Doc Holliday beer festival is set for April 21 in downtown Griffin. Proceeds will go to multiple charities. Patrons will get to taste test craft beers, wines ciders and other goodies. [Full Story »]

Dogs to strut their Spring stuff Saturday

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Friday, April 13. 2012

Is your dog a canine American Idol wannabe or the best and most beautiful dog in the world in your eyes? Enjoy showing off her newest outfit to her friends at the fifth annual Dolly Goodpuppy Society “Just for Fun Spring Fling” dog show. [Full Story »]

Power outage to close HG office

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Friday, April 13. 2012

UPDATE: We are back up and running!

The City of Barnesville will have to cut power to The Herald-Gazette office for about 45 minutes at about 1:25 p.m. this afternoon to replace a bad transformer that is affecting other locations on Greenwood Street. Our phone system will not function during the outage. We will advise via this site when we are back up and running.

Thanks for your understanding!