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The day sadness came to Heard School

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Tuesday, November 19. 2013

By Walter Geiger

Virginia Lord Heard School in Savannah was a safe and happy place. When the weather was good, and it most often was, the boy walked or rode his bike to school. [Full Story »]

True to his word, Willie walked

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Wednesday, November 6. 2013

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This time last year, I wrote about Willie Hamm. Willie is an inspiration to me.

An ever present figure on the sidelines at Lamar County football games and track meets, Willie has become a mentor for young men at the time in their lives when they need one the most. [Full Story »]

Knee injuries are no longer catastrophic

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Wednesday, October 23. 2013

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I spent much of a sleepless Sunday night researching knee injuries. This came about as a result of watching our youngest, Livia Lanier, go down in a heap on the soccer field Sunday afternoon. [Full Story »]

Shutdown doesn't impact those who caused it

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Wednesday, October 16. 2013

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If you ask our fat cat ‘voices’ in Washington who is at fault for the government shutdown all you will get is partisan finger pointing. The Democrats don’t want to cut federal spending or the size of government. They buy votes with entitlements. The Republicans don’t want Obamacare, the rollout of which has been an unmitigated disaster by any measure. [Full Story »]

Mid-season look at football prospects

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Tuesday, October 8. 2013

By Walter Geiger

With the first weekend of October football in the books and the Atlanta Braves well on their way to another early dismissal from the playoffs, it is a good time to take a look at local football programs, their performance thus far and the potential for the rest of the season.

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Old fashioned games are better

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Wednesday, September 25. 2013

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It’s really all about the smiles.

Standing amid hundreds of kids chasing pigs at the Buggy Days Old Fashioned Games Saturday night, one was surrounded by smiles. [Full Story »]

Geiger's Counter: A great night under the lights

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Tuesday, September 17. 2013

Everything that is right about high school football was on display Friday night at Pirate Field in Zebulon when the Pike Pirates played host to the Lamar County Trojans. [Full Story »]

Grandaddy hated webworms

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Wednesday, September 11. 2013

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The webworms are out in force. They must like rainfall because they are easily spotted now but have not been prevalent for the past few years of drought.

These nasty critters build web-like nests in pecan trees, eat the foliage and generally make a nuisance of themselves. [Full Story »]

It's time for some football

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Thursday, August 29. 2013

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A cool breeze wafted across the soccer complex in Conyers Sunday afternoon, sending one woman seated in the shade to her car for a blanket. Two soccer dads who happen to be UGA football fans exchanged knowing glances. [Full Story »]

Toasts, tributes, white ashes, black water

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Thursday, August 22. 2013

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Courtesy of Shep Marsh, a group of us spent the weekend at the Satilla River Club which sits hard by the black water from which its name is derived near Waynesville in extreme southeast Georgia. [Full Story »]

Hints of fall point to end of Dog Days

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Monday, August 19. 2013

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Around our household, just a glance at J.J., the family’s yellow Lab, confirms the dog days of summer are upon us. The big dog just languishes, sprawled out in various postures of relaxation in the coolest corner of the garage. [Full Story »]

Bankrupt government feeding already-fed kids

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Tuesday, August 6. 2013

The Augusta Chronicle

Some gift horses not only need to have their mouths looked into, but could use an experienced veterinarian to do it. [Full Story »]

I thought we lived above the gnat line

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Tuesday, July 30. 2013

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I noticed the first one while walking the pitch at the soccer complex in Zebulon where I spend a good portion of my life these days. It hovered under my nose and then tried to get into the space between my eyes and sunglasses. [Full Story »]

Courage always wins out over cowardice

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Wednesday, July 24. 2013

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I’ve been doing this job for 35 years now. I’ve had a wealth of experiences - good and bad. I’ve covered thousands of stories - uplifting and heartbreaking.

My friends - some younger than me - are retiring. Not me. This job gets into your blood. It is a calling as much as it is a career. [Full Story »]

A tribute to the master salesman with the kind heart

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Tuesday, July 16. 2013

By Walter Geiger

Our world and this community lost a slice of its soul and a chunk of its conscience Saturday when Sid Cheatham went to his reward at 95.

He retired from a career in sales with B.F. Goodrich and immediately went to work for the people of Barnesville-Lamar County. [Full Story »]