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Roberta News

Local news for Roberta, GA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Thursday | The Macon Telegraph

Crawford sheriff's officers to square off in November

BY THE NUMBERS SHERIFF Democrat: Mike Becham Sr. - 17.5 percent Lewis S. Walker - 82.5 percent Republican: Lee Henley - 57.5 percent Scott Moore - 37.1 percent COUNTY COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 2 Democrat: Bobby ...

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Related Topix: Crawford County, GA

Tue Jul 15, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Crawford County home swarmed by flames

A home was completely engulfed in flames about 7:30 p.m. Sunday, a Crawford County sheriff's dispatcher said.

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Related Topix: Crawford County, GA

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Associated Content

Camp Eunice in Roberta Georgia Ministering to Children and Teens Since 1975

Situated on over fifty acres of wooded land in Roberta, Georgia, Camp Eunice has been ministering to children and teens of all ages since 1975.

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Fri Jun 27, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Crawford sheriff candidates tout their experience

Name: Mike Becham Age: 57 Occupation: Security officer with U.S. Marshals office at the federal building in downtown Macon Political party: Democrat Political experience: None Name: Lewis Walker Age: 48 ...

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Related Topix: Macon Metro, Macon, GA, US News

Tue Jun 17, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

230 in midstate arrested in weeklong bust

Peach Co. SWAT team members break down a door as they execute a search warrant on Peachtree St.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Macon Metro, Macon, GA

Sun Jun 15, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Crawford official found dead

Just hours after Crawford County officials asked the GBI to look into possible financial irregularities, the county manager was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound.

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Related Topix: Crawford County, GA

Wed Jun 11, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Byron Boys and Girls Club seeks funding

The Byron unit of the Boys and Girls Club escaped the danger of shutting down its summer programs like its Fort Valley and Roberta counterparts almost did, but funding still needs to be raised for the club to ...

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Related Topix: Fort Valley, GA, Byron, GA

Fri Jun 06, 2008

13WMAZ-TV

Candidates Line Up for Crawford Sheriff

Last Update: 6/5/2008 7:19:04 PM Author: Jake Wade Crawford County Sheriff Kerry Dunaway's calling it quits after 25 years in office.

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Related Topix: Crawford County, GA, US News

Sun May 25, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Boys and Girls Club camps in danger

When Peach County High School student Deshaun Holden went to his local Boys and Girls Club in Fort Valley to fill out a summer job application, he heard disheartening news.

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Related Topix: Byron, GA, Fort Valley, GA

Mon May 19, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Tornado of '54 took lives, brought its share of misery

“You had to drive out Emery Highway and go through Cross Keys to get there. The Shurling Drive bridge over Walnut Creek hadn't been built yet.”

Former Telegraph photographer Everett Drinnon shows a camera like the one he used after a tornado hit Macon in March 1954. via The Macon Telegraph

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Related Topix: Houston County, GA, Jones County, GA, Lizella, GA, Macon, GA

Sat May 17, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Jumping for joy Checkers enthusiasts find crowning achievement

“A lot of good fun and great fellowship.”

Oscar Hill and his friends share a passion rooted in the past. Hill and around 20 other men begin gathering before lunchtime every Wednesday for an afternoon of jumps and crowns. via The Macon Telegraph

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Related Topix: Macon Metro, Macon, GA, Fort Valley, GA

Wed May 14, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Central Georgia Technical College's Macon campus reopens today

Central Georgia Technical College's Macon campus will reopen for classes today. Faculty and staff should also report to work as scheduled today, school officials said in a news release. via The Macon Telegraph

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Related Topix: Macon Metro, Macon, GA, Crawford County, GA

Mon May 12, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Puryear named to director position

Bob Puryear has been named director of corporate contingencies and compliance for Georgia Farm Bureau Insurance Cos. via The Macon Telegraph

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Related Topix: Monroe County, GA, Twiggs County, GA, Jeffersonville, GA

Fri Apr 25, 2008

Newton Kansan

Newton, Ga. women go for Guinness pen pal record

“Honey, don't ever let Martha get away from you.”

Bea Fiene and Martha Olson have been sharing their lives long distance for 77 years - their loves, their hurts, children, illnesses, birthdays and best wishes. via Newton Kansan

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Related Topix: Newton, GA

Mon Apr 21, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Clubs plant seeds, memories with old-time farming demonstrations

“We'll also be giving wagon rides”

Steve Montgomery helps place a driving harness on a neighbors mule on his farm Wednesday in Taylor County. via The Macon Telegraph

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Related Topix: Macon Metro, Macon, GA, Reynolds, GA, Home Gardening, Home, Taylor County, GA

Sat Mar 22, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Crawford County Sheriff Kerry Dunaway set to retire

“I would presume that's the same with the sheriff's office. When Lucius was in office, I don't think people even really knew what a computer was. Everything has progressed and gone along as it should.”

Crawford County Sheriff Kerry Dunaway will not seek re-election in July and plans to retire by the year's end. via The Macon Telegraph

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Related Topix: Bibb County, GA, Crawford County, GA, Drugs

Sun Mar 09, 2008

StarNewsOnline.com

Anderson shares her 'Knack' for happiness

“Because I couldn't help myself.”

In 30 years as a clinical psychologist, "I tried to tell people stories," Luleen Anderson said. via StarNewsOnline.com

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Related Topix: Macon, GA

Fri Feb 29, 2008

13WMAZ-TV

Woman Recalls Crawford Co. Storms

“I just couldn't believe we survived. "Everything was destroyed and we were still alive.”

Last Update: 2/29/2008 6:39:50 PM Author: Evan Pinsonnault One year ago this weekend, a series of severe storms and tornadoes ripped through Crawford County, damaging more than 200 homes and destroying nearly ... via 13WMAZ-TV

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Related Topix: Weather, Crawford County, GA

Tue Feb 26, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Storm brings rain, hail to midstate

“But we may still be getting reports later on”

A statewide band of thunderstorms that crawled across Georgia this morning lost some of its oomph as it dipped into the midstate. via The Macon Telegraph

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Related Topix: Culloden, GA, Butler, GA, Marshallville, GA, Perry, GA, Warner Robins, GA

Fri Feb 22, 2008

AccuWeather.com

Severe Storms Along East Coast

As the potent storm that has been affecting the nation this weekend presses into Canada, more flooding rain and damaging storms will be in store for the East. via AccuWeather.com

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Related Topix: Carolina Group, Tobacco, Weather

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