News of Yesteryear — July 27, 2012
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From the annals of 1912

SBlt It was reported that the abolition of beer would mean more taxes.

• All state candidates had filed to run for office.

• Griffin was anticipating a Baby Show, which was “to be a great success.”

• The Griffin City Council endorsed the Interurban Railway.

• Thomas Watson made a “great speech” in Senoia.

From the annals of 1962

• The U.S. and Mexico was involved in a border dispute.

• Carl Sanders, candidate for governor, was to speak in Thomaston.

• Sammy Baugh was released by the New York Titans.

• Dr. James Dunaway was to practice in Griffin.

From the annals of 2007

• Dr. Kevin Napier joined Brightmoor Hospice.

• Joni Patterson, a Taylor Street Middle student, was to take part in the Voices of Leadership: Reflecting on the Past to Create the Future conference in Washington, D.C.

• Officials marked the start of the 800 MHz construction.

• Fire caused extensive damage to a Solomon Street home.

•The power of the county manager was a concerned for some commissioners.
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