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Alzheimer’s Disease: Perspective 20 years later

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Wednesday, September 25. 2013

By Jayne Midura

I know there are many horrible diseases out there that wreak their own versions of havoc. For me, Alzheimer’s Disease is the one because it robbed me of my mother. [Full story »]

Geiger's Counter: A great night under the lights

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Wednesday, September 18. 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 »]

Geiger’s Counter: 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. [Full story »]

Geiger's Counter: It's time for football

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Wednesday, August 28. 2013

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. [Full story »]

Geiger’s Counter: Toasts, tributes, white ashes, black water

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Wednesday, August 21. 2013

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 »]

Geiger’s Counter: Hints of fall promise end to dog days

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Wednesday, August 14. 2013

Around our household, just a glance at J.J., the family’s yellow Lab, confirms the dog days of summer are upon us. [Full story »]

Yesterday's Footsteps: Simple summer

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Wednesday, August 7. 2013

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By Greg Parrott

I’ve spent over 50 summers here in the South. They’re the best memories anyone could ask for. Every child who has laid their bare feet on Southern ground has done these two things: Catch lightning bugs and make homemade peach ice cream. If you never did these, you’ve led a sheltered life. [Full story »]

Bankrupt government feeding already-fed kids

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Tuesday, August 6. 2013

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

Geiger’s Counter: I thought we lived above that gnat line

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Wednesday, July 31. 2013

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 »]

Geiger’s Counter: 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. [Full story »]

Trail to tomorrow: She said 'yes!'

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Wednesday, July 17. 2013

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By Greg Parrott

On Friday, July 12, I got a phone call about noon time from my friend, Scott Custer. [Full story »]

Geiger's Counter: Try to stay dry y'all

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Monday, July 8. 2013

The little black ants are back in my house. Some folks call them sugar ants. There are various terms for them that include profanity. Older people call them ‘pissants’ which seems to sum them up pretty well. [Full story »]

The now-Ritzy Redneck Riviera

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Monday, July 1. 2013

By Greg Parrott

Time has a way of changing places and people. The place I’m referring to is the Redneck Riviera, commonly known as Panama City Beach, Fla. [Full story »]

Geiger’s Counter: They’ve gone and messed with dove season

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Saturday, June 29. 2013

While I don’t wear a flag lapel pin, I consider myself to be a proud American and a grateful Georgian. I love my country and home state despite the hardships they bring to the relationship. [Full story »]

Contentment found in African bushland

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Monday, June 24. 2013

By Beverly Brisendine

Having visited Mozambique, Africa, for two weeks I guess I’d have to describe the Christians there as being very content. They seem to be totally satisfied with the little they have. We traveled for hours by truck into the remote villages and tent camped in the pastors’ dirt yards. [Full story »]