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Members of the Patriot Guard Riders take part in the 2012 Memorial Day ceremony at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

• Retired Air Force colonel to speak at Memorial Day program

  In honor of deceased veterans who have bravely given their lives to serve the nation, the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery will hold its Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. 

  May 22, 2013 1 Photo

• Annual 5K honors lives of local brothers
• Digital Bridges takes part in preserving veteran history
• County approves purchasing policies favoring local venders
• Baldwin Co. schools keeping students fed for free during the summer

Features

• American Legion Bingo hopes to have lucky number

  Most would agree that Mondays are the least favorite of all the days, but Monday nights could become the luckiest night of the week. 

  May 20, 2013 1 Photo

• Band director switches gears to a new calling
• Blue Star dedication becomes first in its class
• Longtime children’s librarian places final book on shelf
• Movie extra excited to premiere in historical film

Business

Partners Chris Dixon and Codee Guyton and their son Cash have poured their hearts and wallets into creating their very own company called Flex Till You’re Famous, which is dedicated to providing one-of-a-kind motivational gym apparel.

• Duo flexes to inspire, motivate

  Chris Dixon and Codee Guyton decided it was time for a transformation, not only in their health, but lifestyle as well. Two years later, the couple has made tremendous progress along their fitness journey, and are now influencing others to be the best version of themselves through their motivational gym apparel — Flex Till You’re Famous (FTYF).

  May 17, 2013 1 Photo

• Hobby Lobby part of N. Columbia corridor growth
• Seafood market owner marks expansion, overcomes adversity
• Arts and crafts store moves downtown
• Tidal Wave presents fifth charity fundraiser Friday

Local Sports

Lila Mitchell stands atop the podium after her third place finish in the 1,600-meter run on Friday, May 10 at the state track meet, where she lowered her own school record in the event.

• UR ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Distance runner Mitchell a natural learner

  Coming off strong performances at the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Class-A Public School Division State track meet, Lila Mitchell earns this week’s Athlete of the Week honor for her performances in the both the 3,200- and 1,600-meter runs.

  May 17, 2013 1 Photo

• Millersville players help couple resuscitate ailing child
• GMC Prep girls capture third in state
• UR ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Trojan’s Boone a true track guy
• GMC Prep earns pair of titles in Jefferson

Editorials

• EDITORIAL: Seizure of AP phone records insult to independent press

  Distrust of government secrecy has been elevated to an exceptional level with the disclosure the Justice Department covertly examined two months of Associated Press phone records to determine who leaked details to the AP about a foiled terrorist plot.

  May 18, 2013

• EDITORIAL: Community forum a chance to weigh in on litter issue
• Public trust hinges on how city responds complaint
• Offer suggestions, take heed of traffic concerns
• EDITORIAL: Read first, then formulate questions, opinions

Columns

• COLUMN: No sense of time

  I recently took a trip to Jamaica.

  May 22, 2013

• OUR SPACE: Chris Hadfield: Astronaut Superstar
• COLUMN: Boys to men — pretty cool indeed
• Letting things happen when they will
• COLUMN: Life is a rain or shine event; so bring a towel just in case

Letters

• GC students hope to reform education in low-performing communities

  Georgia College senior Audrey Smith’s belief in the ‘American dream’ has inspired her to help young citizens realize that dream through the power of education.

  March 13, 2013 1 Photo

• Tea Party Patriots urge end to fear-mongering over cuts
• Position Statement on Amendment 2
• ORMC attempts to put ‘Bed Tax’ rumors to rest
• Shocked at statements made by Paul Broun

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