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Will Sochi Olympics be another Munich?

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Thursday, January 30. 2014

By Walter Geiger

I remember well the massacre of 11 Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics in September 1972. I was preparing to make the move from the metropolis of Ailey, Ga. for my freshman year at UGA.
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Yesterday's Footsteps: Reckless youth need discipline

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Monday, January 27. 2014

By Greg Parrott

Every day I see where a celebrity youth is in some kind of trouble with the law. They think they’re above the law and go out in public and show their immaturity. [Full story »]

Elementary school needs help with play

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Monday, January 20. 2014

By Patrick Horne, acting club advisor

The elementary school is proud to once again bring musical theater to our community with the spring production of “Willy Wonka, Jr.” As with any theatrical undertaking there exists a multitude of areas needing preparation and construction – creating costumes, gathering makeup, making props, building sets, arranging sound, lighting and music, setting up concessions and ticket sales – a vast majority which require moneys to accomplish. [Full story »]

Yesterday's Footsteps: A bright educator

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Thursday, January 16. 2014

By Greg Parrott

I had my share of great educators who touched my life from first grade through the 12th grade. I'll name a few who shaped my education through the years. There was Lurline Putman, Kathryn Langford, Walter Riggs, Donna Lewis, Gary Phillips and Phylis Bright. [Full story »]

Remembering Dr. Jack Tuttle

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Wednesday, January 15. 2014

By Walter Geiger

Beloved local veterinarian Dr. Jack Tuttle died January 8 at age 89. This column was originally published on August 10, 2004 on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

A cool breeze blew through my hair before Adaylight Friday morning as I walked down the sidewalk to retrieve the newspaper. Football weather, I thought. My step was a little lighter as I sauntered back up the drive, thinking of fall Saturdays in Athens.

I thought also of Dr. Jack Tuttle. Nobody is a bigger Bulldog fan than Dr. Jack who celebrated his 80th birthday Friday. [Full story »]

Animal control should be collaborative

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Monday, January 13. 2014

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A situation last week in a neighboring county highlights, once again, the need for reasonable, sound animal control ordinances, those minimal requirements to come into compliance with those of the State Department of Agriculture here in Pike County. [Full story »]

DA's Corner: A few resolutions

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Tuesday, January 7. 2014

By Scott Ballard

Each year it’s customary to make resolutions. Usually, each of us considers how we can improve as individuals. I want to put a spin on that this year. [Full story »]