Mike O'Neal

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Georgia: Spinning tires to save lives

Friday, Nov. 14, 2008

Few teenagers look forward to going to classes on Saturday, but spending a day at driving school could save a life — their own.

Veterans Day celebrates the warriors, not the war

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008

The sacrifices of all past, present and future veterans of military service were honored Tuesday during Veterans Day ceremonies in Trenton, Ga.

Walker County: Early voting is gaining popularity

Friday, Nov. 7, 2008

Early and advance voting is gaining in popularity with Georgians.

Incumbents Wilson leads in Walker voting

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008

Incumbent Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson, a Democrat, was leading in his bid to win a fourth term Tuesday with 15 of 19 precincts reporting.

Good things come to life in Walker County

Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008

Employees at the Roper Corp. plant here, and Walker County taxpayers, got an early Christmas gift that will keep on giving with the announcement Wednesday the plant will continue operations, and invest in new growth.

Roper Corp. to invest $165 million at its plant in LaFayette, Ga

Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008

Roper Corp., the largest employer in Walker County, today is expected to announce a $165 million investment at the local plant that fabricates ranges, ovens and countertop units.

Walker County land protected

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008

A dream of preserving one of the Southeast’s most “biologically significant” areas was realized Monday when state, local and conservation leaders announced the acquisition of a 1,839-acre farm in Walker County.

Georgians vote on woodland tax relief

Monday, Oct. 27, 2008

Georgia voters on Nov. 4 can vote on a proposal meant to change the state constitution to encourage preservation of woodlands.

Chickamauga: Child sex investigation ongoing; six still jailed

Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008

CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. — What began as an investigation of possible sex crimes involving children in a local trailer park has spread across county and state lines, according to Chickamauga Police Chief Micheal Haney.

Georgia: Early voting sets records across area, state

Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008

Throughout the state, record numbers of Georgians are casting ballots in advance of the Nov. 4 general election, either by early voting, advance voting or as absentees.