Entries by Laura Geiger

Tornado touches down in Pike; two dead in Lamar

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Thursday, April 28. 2011

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A tornado warning was issued for Pike County around midnight as lightning continuously lit up the sky. A tornado which hopscotched southeastern parts of Pike County, touching down on Highway 19 south and also on Piedmont Road. On Grove Street in Barnesville, it destroyed several houses, leaving two dead. [Full story »]

Family expresses thanks, vigil set

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Wednesday, January 19. 2011

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The Wilson and Turner families have issued a statement regarding the tragic traffic accident that killed Eve Wilson and seriously injured her mother, Nancy. In addition, a prayer vigil will be held for the family at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday on the courthouse square in Zebulon. [Full story »]

Two arrested in child's death

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Monday, June 7. 2010

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Two Williamson women have been charged in connection with the May 22 death of a Williamson two-year-old.
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Nacho Tacos

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Thursday, November 12. 2009

As we approach the holiday season our lives only become more busy. Dinner prep is given less time. But who wants to eat fast food every night? Why not try these easy Nacho Tacos?

Prep Time: 10 min. Cook Time: 15 min. [Full story »]

Whiskey Bonding Barn wins Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation award

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Laura Geiger

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Tuesday, May 19. 2009

The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation presented 16 awards recognizing the best of preservation in Georgia during its Preservation Awards ceremony in Augusta May 15.

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Strawberry Milkshake

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Laura Geiger

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Tuesday, May 12. 2009

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My strawberries have not only come in but a few are starting to get ripe.

Seeing their bright red coats wrapped in a shawl of greenery got me thinking about my absolute love for strawberry milkshakes. [Full story »]

Chicken and Cheese Tostadas

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Laura Geiger

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Tuesday, May 5. 2009

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo it seems appropriate to fix a rather authentic Mexican dish. It only takes 20 minutes to prepare and make this dish and it serves 6.

Best served with a frozen strawberry margarita. [Full story »]

Chicken and Cashews in Lettuce Cups

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Laura Geiger

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Tuesday, April 28. 2009

It's warm outside.

The garden is growing.

Let's make something cool and crisp. [Full story »]

How to make North Carolina BBQ

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Laura Geiger

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Wednesday, April 22. 2009

North Carolina barbecue is one of the most famous and beloved regional cuisines in all the fifty states. NC BBQ, as locals call it, cooks pig meat at quite low temperatures for up to 18 hours at a time.

And since BBQ & Blues is upon us, I thought it would be a good time to get everyone started! [Full story »]

Lemony Olive Chicken from Campbell's Kitchen

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Laura Geiger

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Wednesday, February 11. 2009

Looking for a special Valentine's meal? What would make your sweetheart happier than sharing a meal together with a delicious USDA Heavy Western No Roll Ribeye Steak, baked potato, fresh asparagus and topping it off with poached pears for dessert? [Full story »]