Entries by Walter Geiger

Armed robbers sought

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Wednesday, December 11. 2013

On Tuesday December 4, 2013 at 4:00 a.m. deputies responded to an armed robbery at Merry Brook Grocery located at 2928 Williamson Road Griffin, Georgia. [Full story »]

Boyd Scarbrough

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Walter Geiger

Wednesday, December 11. 2013

Mr. Boyd Scarbrough, age 97, of Zebulon, formerly of Memphis, Tenn., passed away Dec. 7, 2013, at his home. [Full story »]

Sheriff's Report

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Walter Geiger

in Crime and Arrests

Wednesday, December 11. 2013

Between Monday, Dec. 2, and Monday, Dec. 9, the sheriff’s office made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Updated: Huge meth bust nabs locals

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Walter Geiger

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Tuesday, December 10. 2013

Updated: 1 day ago

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A huge, multi-jurisdictional investigation into methamphetamine production and distribution has resulted in numerous arrest including those of alleged local drug dealers. [Full story »]

A preview of the 12.11.2013 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, December 9. 2013

Christmas calories:
Donuts with Santa event set for Dec. 21 at senior center.

Lighting of Concord:
Santa Claus brings smiles to kids of all ages at annual event.

Turkey shoot:
American Legion invites you to test your marksmanship and win a turkey Dec. 14.

A touch of home:
PCHS Teen Republicans send Christmas letters to troops stationed abroad.

Bright Ideas:
Pike teachers reap windfall from Southern Rivers Energy Trust.

PCHS moves to tough AAAA region

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Walter Geiger

in News

Monday, December 9. 2013

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Beginning next week, Pike athletic teams will move to Class AAAA and into a very tough region for sports.

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Updated: GAC Christmas gala is Thursday

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Walter Geiger

in Food and Features

Monday, December 2. 2013

Updated: 6 days ago

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A preview of the 12.4.2013 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Monday, December 2. 2013

Zebulon:
Christmas on the Square to be celebrated Saturday.

Concord:
Lighting of Concord has grown into a huge event.

In the spirit:
Christmas Tour of Homes is Sunday, Dec. 8.

Animal control:
County commission punts controversial issue again.

An app for that:
Zebulon leaders discuss history, 'driving tour'.

A preview of the 11.27.2013 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, November 25. 2013

Elder exploitation:
Kit, Kelsey and Patricia Dawsey charged with exploitation of an elder adult.

Region champs:
PCHS cheerleaders take region crown; finish sixth in state competition.

To do list done:
Leadership Pike class completes community projects.

Thankful:
Pre-K students dress up and learn history of Thanksgiving.

Christmas charities:
If you are looking for ways to help the needy this holiday season, opportunities abound.

Fury win Challenger Cup

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Walter Geiger

in Sports

Sunday, November 24. 2013

The Fury FC U14 girls won four straight games in frigid temperatures at the Tophat Soccer Club in Atlanta over the weekend to take the title in the Gold Division of the Challenger Cup tournament.
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Pike woman, daughters charged with defrauding disabled elderly man

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Walter Geiger

in Crime and Arrests

Friday, November 22. 2013

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By Rachel McDaniel

A Williamson woman is being held without bond in the Marion County jail after she was charged with exploitation of a disabled adult, theft by taking and two counts of theft by conversion. [Full story »]

Man wanted in armed robbery attempt

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Walter Geiger

in News

Friday, November 22. 2013

Griffin police are searching for a man they say attempted to rob a liquor store there Nov. 21. [Full story »]

A preview of the 11.20.2013 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Monday, November 18. 2013

Postseason streak:
Pirates eliminated in first round of playoffs for second straight year.

Regiment:
PCHS marching band is first overall, notches superior ratings.

Ready for readers:
Williamson library celebrates grand opening Nov. 23.

Changes coming?:
School board to consider altering alternative school program.

Christmas cheer:
Toys for Tots, Humbly Serving Ministries working to provide for needy during holiday season.

No injuries in Griffin school fire

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, November 18. 2013

A early morning fire broke out at Beaverbrook Elementary School in Griffin Monday but no one was hurt. [Full story »]

Griffin cyclist killed on fundraising ride

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, November 18. 2013

A Griffin man, 47-year-old Walter Berg, was killed Saturday morning will participating in a fundraising bike ride in southeast Georgia. [Full story »]