News of Yesteryear — July 26, 2012
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From the annals of 1912

• Tom Felder announced he would not run for governor.

• The Southern Dairy Car visited Griffin.

• The 30th Georgia was to hold its annual reunion.

• The Farmers Institute was to be held in Locust Grove.

From the annals of 1962

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Tim Whalen was honored on his 8th birthday.

• Soviet leader Nikita Kruschev hinted at nuclear test ban talks.

• A re-districting plan would mean Spalding County would lose one representative.

• Both Georgia senators voted against the Medicare bill.

From the annals of 2007

• Local leaders hoped the commuter rail effort would pick up steam.

• The county vehicle policy stirred debate.

• Spalding County employees Patrick Fergerson and Cecil Taylor were recognized for 20 years of service.

• The Griffin/Spalding Blues & Music Festival was scheduled to take place Aug. 4.

• Gregory Dumas was named the new band director at Griffin High.
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