From the annals of 1912

• A reunion for Confederate veterans was being planned in Marietta.

• James J. Flynt opened his campaign for State Railroad Commissioner in Newnan.

• An escaped convict barricaded himself in his home and defied police officers.

• The faculty of the Sixth District School was complete with Professor W.H. Maxwell as principal.

From the annals of 1937

• Fourth District Postmasters were planning a meeting and banquet.

• Dr. M.L. Brittain was to speak at a local Rotary Club meeting.

From the annals of 1962

• Robert Jackson spoke at a Ceres Club meeting.

• The Jaycettes announced plans for a variety of community projects.

• A birthday party was held for Lisa Crowder.

From the annals of 2007

• UGA-Griffin hosted a “Enhancing Student Potential” back-to-school forum.

• Dozens were on the waiting list for the new A.Z. Kelsey Academy.

• The Kiwanis Club of Griffin hled its annual program to recognize pastors and church staff members.

• Carla Nestor was named agent leader for the Jackson office of Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty

• Spalding lost 15-3 to LaGrange in a football scrimmage.

• A family escaped from a house fire on Candler Road.