Georgia News Roundup Highlights Drownings, Murders and Elections
A Vernon Odum party member drowned near Waycross. Macon workers face pay cuts. Savannah and Atlanta officials involved in crimes and a fatal accident. Milledgeville prison population rise noted. bids called for Atlanta post office work and a new Macon bridge project. Local officials resignations and political rally plans surface as utilities and railroad services face changes.
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Vernon Odum
Waycross
W. E. Adams
Thomas
Me- Millan
J. G. Slappey
Physica
Twiggs County
Jeffersonville
Annie Cooke Ries
F. C. Ries
Ries & Armstrong
Macon
B. L. Rainey
State Prison Commission
Sai
Milledgeville Farm
Atlanta
Wasington
W. McN. Knapp
Central of Georgia Railway
At &Ans Santy
N. B. Wright
Local official backs amendment ratification and road funding
In a Page One report, Mr Perryman urged voting for the amendment to require state funds to refund counties for state aid road construction. He cited taxes due and said the plan would start in 1986 paying ten cents for ten years to Muscogee Harris Talbot Taylor Marion and C hattahoochee counties. He endorsed some amendments and rejected others.
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Apen Metcy
State Highway Department
Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
Muscogee
Harris
Talbot
Taylor
Marion
Chattahoochee
Perryman
Fire destroys large Macon building. bank reopens next morning
Fire raged for ten hours in Macon injuring no lives as tenants scrambled for relocations. The Fourth National Bank opened at 9 am in temporary quarters on the old building’s first floor while real estate firms sought new offices. One million gallons of water were used to quell the blaze as firefighters fought the stubborn flames.
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Bank
Bible Building
Macon
Findley
Water Board
Moses Birth and Early Life in Egypt’s Nile Tale
The narrative traces Moses birth among Levi, saved from Nile crocodiles by his mother and Pharaon’s daughter. Miriam arranges care, Moses grows under Egyptian education, and Pharaoh decrees shape his future role. A reflection links Pharaoh’s cruelty to Moses’ protection and later leadership.
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Nile
Moses
God
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Placim
Miriam
Pharoh
Waall
Pharaon
Paraoh
Moxey
Stephen
Egypt
Joseph
Jerusalem
Stephens
Notable Leaders Raised by Faith Across Time
A sermon-like reflection traces how divine purpose selects unlikely people from Moses to Martin Luther and George Washington. It asserts God guides history, counsels patience, and endows every child with potential, urging moral growth and obedience to an inner voice directing toward liberty and covenant fulfilment.
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Moses
Israel
Abraham
Moas
God
Saul
Martin Luther
John
Charles Weasley
George Washington
Egypt
Family tragedy linked to Griffin court case
A mother died after a boy struck her head with a broken plate causing a semi conscious collapse. Mrs Coleman and sister Booty deny intent claiming accident. Both daughters had pleaded guilty in Griffin police court to disorderly conduct and were suspended from the city. Judge Searcy recalled the grand jury to consider further action.
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Mr. Coleman
Booty
Griffin
W. E. H. Searcy
Mary Joe Coleman Convicted After Speedy Trial in Georgia
In Griffin Georgia on Tuesday June 28 Mrs Mary Joe Coleman was found guilty of murder in the slaying of her mother Mrs Girtie Burson and sentenced to life imprisonment The jury deliberated 25 minutes and recommended mercy The case was among the quickest completed in Spalding county history
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Griffin, Ga
Mary Joe Coleman
Girtie Burson
Spalding County
Atlanta Business Leader Targeted In Extortion Plot
Warren, a prominent Atlanta figure and head of the Warren Company, faced an extortion attempt. Police, including Chief Sturdivant and detectives, surveilled the area and arrested a man who claimed no connection but was later held for investigation. Handwriting tests linked the letters to the suspect. the case goes to Solicitor General Boykin.
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Sturdivant
Warren
Lieut. L. Evans
E. W. Ginn
S. B. McGarrity
Homicide
L. C. Warren
Brindivant
Ketesin
Nia
Boykin
Tlanta
Citizens’ Committee
Key
Warren Company
Larken- Warren Company
Byrd
Atlanta
Legion delegate speech on veterans bonus sparks gridlock
At the convention delegates hear Harry Colmery discuss Congress veterans laws and warn against full cash payment for the bonus. A roll call follows as supporters and opponents clash over tabling motions and publishing Colmery’s address. The session ends after a concert by the 29th Infantry band.
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Stockeney
Edwards
Harry Colmery
Kansas
National Legion Legislative Committee
Erle Cocke
Atlanta
Tormener Comoe
Joseph N. Neel, Jr
Colmery
Congress
Legion
House
Finance Committee
Senate
France
Mr. Colmery
Tr Colmery
Ees
Auxiliary
Georgia Legionnaire
Resolution Committee
Kennedy
Edward
Siar
Melton
Political Announcer Seeks District Support in Georgia
A political notice from Castelroy W in Gilbert, Georgia, seeks votes for a congressional candidacy. It cites years of service and honor with Hon. Chas R Crisp, states willingness to meet citizens, and notes the election date set for December 14 in the district.
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Georgia
Chas. R. Crisp
Castelloy
Githbert
Georgia Democrat declares candidacy for Congress in Third District
A Georgia Democrat announces intent to run for Congress in the Third District subject to Democratic Party action. He asks friends and fellow citizens for their support and backing in the campaign.
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Georgia
Georgia Candidate Seeks Third District Seat in Democratic Primary
A Georgia politician announces candidacy to succeed Hon. Charles R. Crisp in the Third Congressional District. He cites experience in the Georgia House and Senate, farming and mercantile work, and a pledge to serve national and district needs. The bid is subject to the September 14 Democratic Primary.
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Third Congressional District
Georgia
Third
Chas. R. Crisp
B B
Lewis
Congress
House
Senate of Georgia
Foy Announces Candidacy for Georgia Representative Seat
A candidate letter from W Foy declares intent to run for Representative of Taylor County in the upcoming Georgia General Assembly session under Democratic party rules. The message expresses thanks and respect to voters for favorable consideration.
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Taylor County
General Assembly of Georgia
Democratic Party
W. Foy
CHILDS announces re election bid for Caylor County Rep seat
HEP everHss T CHILDS declares candidacy for re election as Representative of Caylor County in the Georgia General Assembly. He thanks voters for past support and asks for continued vote and influence in the September 14, 1982 Democratic primary.
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Caylor County
General Assembly of
Georgia
Thia
Hep everHss
T. Childs
Jones Perryman seeks re-election as Solicitor General
Jones Perryman announces candidacy for re-election as Solicitor General of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit, subject to the Democratic primary on September 14, 1982, expressing gratitude for support and influence from the people.
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Chattahoochee Circuit
Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
Jones Perryman
Solicitor General Candidate Seeks Support in Chattahoochee Circuit
A candidate for Solicitor General in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit appeals to citizens for support ahead of the Democratic primary on September 14, 1932. He asks for influence and votes to win the party nomination.
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Chattahoochee Circuit
Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
McLaughlin Seeks Re election for Taylor County Superior Court
Letter from Judge C F McLaughlin of Taylor County announcing candidacy for re election to the Superior Court with no opposition. He expresses gratitude for public confidence and vows to continue serving with dedication and regard for all constituents.
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Taylor County
Superior Court
C. F. McLaughlin
Invocations and Greetings at Department Event
Sergt Ben T Meeks led opening rites with Rev Earl H Dunn offering the invocation Greetings were read for department commanders in South Carolina and Indiana inviting Georgia legi naires to conventions in my states
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Ben T. Meeks
Earl H. Dunn
Carolina
Indiana
Georgia
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Atlanta Police Department
Harry Verner
George W. Walker
Bonded Service Warehouse
Anette Bryant
Howard Curtis
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W. N. Aingworth
Luther Williams Bank and Trust Company of
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Cordele
Will McKinnon
The
Macon County
Americus-Montezuma Road
Central of Georgia Railroad
Brown's Mill Creek
Byron McGee
Oscar McGee
Spalding’ County
Walter Hambrick
Hambrick
James Mark Wilcox
West Palm Beach
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Ruth Bryan Owen
Mercer University Law School
Mercer
J. A. McClain
R. D. Williams, Jr
Moreland Avenue Church of Christ of Atlanta
Jack McElroy
Nashville
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Summerville
Trion
Frank A. Gerrard
Board of County Commissioners
Muscogee County
Russell
Garrard
Muscogee Board
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Chase M Woolfolk
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Echols County
Nore
Central Railroad
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Columbus
Alabama Public Service Commission
Montgomery
Georgia Public Service
Alabama
Jay
Eugene Talmadge
Public Service Commission
J. E. Peeler
Woodland
Wiley Smith, Jr
Tennille
Milledgeville
Peeler
South
Wesleyan Conservatory At
WMAZ
Conservatory
Joseph Maeriz
Wesleyan Conservatory
Christ
Anone
Solicitor General
Solicitor-General
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