News of Yesteryear — Aug. 28, 2012
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From the annals of 1912

— John Slation was a nominee for governor.

— R.H. Drake was named receiver at Cherokee Mills.

— The Mt. Zion camp meeting was preparing to start.

— The National Democratic Headquarters said that Democrats were conducting a remarkable campaign.

From the annals of 1937

— Nancy White celebrated her 9th birthday with a lawn party.

From the annals of 1962

— The school budget was nearly $2 million with a tax rate of 21.25 mills.

— The Spalding County tax rate was set at 46.95 mills.

From the annals of 2007

— Griffin High students were unharmed in a bus wreck.

— A senior fishing day was held at Wyomia Tyus Park.

— A water main break was contained in front of Spalding High.

— Griffin’s Memorial Stadium was ranked No. 15 in the Varsity Sports Media listing of the Top-15 Toughest Places to Play.

— Three teens were arrested in connection to an armed robbery at Tony’s One Stop on North Expressway.

— Camelot Theatre was to present “Schoolhouse Rock.”
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