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Fire truck totaled?

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Sun, 27 May 2012 09:43:52 -0500

Lamar County's Engine 1 suffered heavy damage Sunday morning when it rolled over in an accident.
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Class of 2012 walks the walk

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Sat, 26 May 2012 09:44:13 -0500

The Class of 2012 at Lamar County High School received their cherished diplomas Saturday morning during commencement exercises held at Trojan Field.
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Motorcyclist lifeflighted after collision

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Sat, 26 May 2012 09:30:24 -0500

A motorcyclist was lifeflighted to an area trauma center Saturday morning after his bike collided with an automobile on Veterans Pkwy. in Barnesville.
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No confidence in TSPLOST

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:53:07 -0500

By Erick Erickson
The Macon Telegraph

The transportation special purpose local option sales tax, which we all call the T-SPLOST, has a lot of good projects in it. I am excited to see funding for an extension of the Middle Georgia Regional Airport’s runway. I cannot state enough the importance of such an extension. It really will create jobs.

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Qualifying over; races take shape

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:03:51 -0500

Candidates in Lamar County and beyond have jumped into the political fray as qualifying for the July 31 general primary was held Wednesday through noon Friday. The qualifying brought out the expected candidates and a few that were unexpected.

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Worthy, Rowe to lead 2012 grads Saturday

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:55:04 -0500

Valedictorian Quanecia Worthy and salutatorian Somer Rowe will lead the Lamar County Class of 2012 during commencement exercises Saturday morning at Trojan Field. Ceremonies begin at 9 a.m.
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Third candidate joins Congressional race

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:47:07 -0500

A third candidate has qualified to run for the third district seat in the U.S. House of Representatives now held by Rep. Lynn Westmoreland.
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Elise Lingold Wilson obituary

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:48:20 -0500

Mrs. Elise Ruth Lingold Wilson, age 84, of Barnesville passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
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Missing girls found

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:13:34 -0500

Two Monroe County teens have been reported missing by their parents after leaving their homes sometime last night, May 23, 2012. Parents of Cheyann Christine Allen, 13 and Jennifer Marie Walden, 14, told Monroe County Sheriff's Office investigators that they last saw their daughters around 10 p.m.

UPDATE: These girls were found safe Friday after being spotted near Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church on Hwy. 82 near River Mist subdivision. They are being questioned by investigators.
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Caldwell to seek house seat

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:07:02 -0500

Former Griffin circuit superior court judge Johnnie L. Caldwell, Jr. has qualified to run for state representative in District 131.
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Frances W. Cloud obituary

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:17:05 -0500

Mrs. Frances W. Cloud, age 98, formerly of Barnesville, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 in the Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville.
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Don't mess up a good thing

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:11:30 -0500

Savannah Biggs is known as ‘Noodles’ due to her long, blonde and curly hair. She is a pint sized powerhouse on the soccer field and, over the weekend at the Atlanta Peach Classic tournament, she emerged as a profile in courage and a shining example to her PC Fury teammates.
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Missing Spalding man reportedly found dead

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:43:05 -0500

A 33-year-old Spalding County man is missing and authorities are asking for the public's help in locating him.

UPDATE: Reports began surfacing on social media Tuesday night that Landers had been found dead in an area reservoir. The Herald-Gazette has confirmed he was found dead in an area off West Teamon Circle. There is a large reservoir in that area.
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Pike soccer offers Academy, Athena/Select soccer tryouts

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:24:04 -0500

Pike Soccer is offering competitive opportunities for players who would like to take their games to higher levels.

Academy evaluations (U9, U10, U11 and U12) and Select/Athena tryouts (U13) will be held from 6:30 - 8 p.m. on May 31, June 4 and June 5 at the Pike County Soccer Complex located at 330 Twin Oaks Drive. For more info., e-mail Don Bohensky.

Qualifying off to fast start

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:52:13 -0500

Qualifying got off to a fast start Wednesday with 12 local candidates paying fees by 4 p.m. Most were candidates or incumbents who had previously announced but one county commissioner drew unannounced competition.
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