Entries by Laura Geiger

It was ‘Make Someone Smile Week’

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Saturday, July 23. 2016

Members of the Azalea Garden Club partnered with Goggans Florist for the national observance of ‘Make Someone Smile Week’ July 17-23. More than 200 ‘Be Happy’ bouquets of daisies in smiley face mugs were arranged and delivered as surprise gifts to individuals around Barnesville-Lamar County.

Telefora donated the yellow mugs to thousands of florists nationwide who in turn donated their time and got wholesalers and growers to contribute flowers.

Roasted Chicken with Lemon

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Laura Geiger

in Food

Thursday, January 14. 2016

Ingredients
1 (5 to 6-pound) roasting chicken
Salt
Ground black pepper
4 lemons
3 heads garlic, cut in 1/2 crosswise
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken stock
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Coach Jason Strickland leaving LCCHS

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Laura Geiger

in News

Thursday, February 16. 2012

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Trojan head football coach Jason Strickland is leaving LCCHS. [Full Story »]

Fire victims' conditions worsen

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Laura Geiger

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Thursday, February 16. 2012

The conditions of two of those hospitalized following Sunday's fire that killed Anna Hambrick took a turn for the worse overnight. [Full Story »]

Evans obituary

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Laura Geiger

in Obituaries

Monday, February 13. 2012

Thomas “Corry” Evans

Mr. Thomas “Corry” Evans, age 93, of Milner passed away on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012 in a Barnesville healthcare facility.
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Alleged killers in court today

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Laura Geiger

in Crime

Thursday, February 9. 2012

Superior court clerk Frank Abbott and his staff have begun calling jurors for the upcoming murder trials of Shameik Jamilahad Spinks and Lekievius T. Eleby which will get underway later this month. [Full Story »]

'Meet the Trojans' Saturday

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Laura Geiger

in Sports

Monday, January 30. 2012

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The Lamar County High School baseball team will host its annual "Meet The Trojan Night" this Saturday at 6 p.m. The event, which will take place at The Gathering Place will cap off a full day of events as the Diamond Trojan middle school, junior varsity and varsity players, who will be determined after a tryout period this week, will have a team breakfast and picture day Saturday morning. [Full Story »]

Harris Obituary

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Laura Geiger

in Death Notices

Thursday, January 19. 2012

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Awards banquet ticket deadline is Friday

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Laura Geiger

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Thursday, January 19. 2012

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The nominations period is over and tickets are only available until Friday for the 29th annual Community Awards Banquet at the Barnesville Civic Center Thursday Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. [Full Story »]

Two vastly different opinions on entitlements

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Laura Geiger

in Opinion

Monday, December 19. 2011

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What follows are two vastly different views on entitlement programs in America. The first, and rather lengthy piece, came from the left leaning LikeTheDew.com and was penned by Joy Moses. The second, submitted by Killer Kilpatrick, came from The Independent Institute.

Note: the figures Moses refers to were not included due to html issues. [Full Story »]

Dawson obituary

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Laura Geiger

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Tuesday, December 6. 2011

Elmer Dawson, 84, of Barnesville died Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. Services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 6-8 p.m. [Full Story »]

Lamar-Monticello football preview

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Laura Geiger

in Sports

Thursday, November 3. 2011

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Lamar County hosts Monticello Friday night as the Trojans celebrate Senior Night in Thunder Alley. The Trojans are undefeated at 9-0 and 7-0 in Region 4-AA where they claimed the championship with last week's win at Greene County. The Hurricanes are 4-5 overall and 3-4 in region play having won three of their last four games. Lamar is averaging 39.2 points per game while yielding 11.6. [Full Story »]

Strickland named Falcons Coach of the Week

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Laura Geiger

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Tuesday, November 1. 2011

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Trojan head coach Jason Strickland has been named NFL Coach of the Week by the Atlanta Falcons. His undefeated Trojans have clinched the Region 4AA title and close out the regular season Friday when they host the Monticello Hurricanes. [Full Story »]

It's Georgia-Florida week...

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Laura Geiger

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Tuesday, October 25. 2011

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...and a familiar face to many here in Barnesville-Lamar County is included in a video project highlighting the Dawgs' miracle win over the Gators in 1980. [Full Story »]