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Site Last Updated: Monday, May 12, 2008
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Local news:
Assessments mailed; grumbling has begun
Property assessment valuation notices arrived in the homes of many Lamar County property owners Monday, May 12 and the grumbling has already begun.
Several parcel owners called The Herald-Gazette to complain and plan to attend the next tax assessors meeting.
Residential spikes of 40% were common and many commercial property assessments doubled.
You may comment on this matter here.
Storms blow through area
A line of severe thunderstorms blew through Barnesville-Lamar County before dawn Sunday May 11 and the county was placed under a tornado warning for a time. The City of Barnesville activated its emergency alert system at about 5:30 a.m.
There were no immediate reports of severe damage.
Doppler radar did indicate rotation on a storm in extreme south Lamar but there has been no confirmation of a twister touching down. There are reports of some damage near the intersection of Yatesville Road and Highway 74 in Upson County.
If you have storm damage in your area, e-mail us at news@barnesville.com.
Update: A tour of the county after daylight revealed only limbs down in most areas. There is some damage in Upson County along Highway 74 and in Monroe County near the intersection of highways 74 and 42 and in the Southern Waters residential development.
Public Viewing of Saturn and the Moon
Come out and see the rings of Saturn and the craters, mountains and planes of the Moon. The rings of Saturn are changing and in a year they will be nearly closed up. Richard Schmude will set up the telescope (weather permitting) on Tuesday May 13 at 9:00 p.m. at the Ritz Park in downtown Barnesville. The lights should not be a problem since Saturn and the Moon are such bright objects.
Tabletop fund-raiser set for Friends
The art of dining is no slight art, the pleasure not a slight pleasure
--Michel de Montaigne
The art of dining will be on full, sumptuous display Sunday, May 18, from 1-4 p.m., when the Barnesville-Lamar County Friends of the Library host the first "Fun-Raiser Tablescapes" at the library.
“As true as the old saying may be that we are what we eat, it is equally true, if not more so, that we are how we eat,” said organizer Juanita Girardeau. “The latter concept is worth our special attention in the current fast-food, dine-and-dash, multitasking culture.
Proceeds from the event will be used to buy needed items for the library, such as chairs for Storytime and Summer Reading Program. The Friends of the Library selected decorators, interior designers, antique dealers and florists to design a "tablescape" around a specific theme, which will be punctuated by a library book based on that same theme.
Tickets are $5 each and are available at the library and at Goggans Florist, Miss Bessie's Tea Room, and at the door. Refreshments will be served.
“Come support the Library and enjoy the finer things,” said Girardeau.
For information call 770-358-3270.
Ramah plans baccalaureate
Ramah Primitive Baptist Church will hold a baccalaureate service for graduating high school seniors at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18. Participating seniors should arrive by 1:45 p.m. for lineup at the fellowship hall.
RSVP forms with the number attending should be sent to the high school at #1 Trojan Way, Barnesville, 30204, by Friday, May 9.
Information: Vickie Hardaway, 770-358-8641.
Barnesville pro rodeo action
The annual Barnesville pro rodeo, put on by Charlie Lowry’s 4-L Rodeo Company, was held Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10, at the Ag Expo Arena.
Photos by Nolan George
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Lamar County datebook, 5/12 through 5/18:
Monday
• Ferst Foundation meeting, Monday, May 12, 10 a.m., primary school Trojan War Room.
• Book Club, Monday, May 12, 2 p.m., Lamar County Senior Center.
• Storytellers, Monday, May 12, 3 p.m., senior center.
• Barnesville city council, Monday, May 12, 6 p.m., courtroom at 100 Mill St.
Tuesday
• Aldora town commission, Tuesday, May 13, 10 a.m., Barnesville Housing Authority/Aldora office.
• Commodity food distribution, 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, E.P. Roberts Center.
• American Legion Auxiliary unit 25, Tuesday, May 13, 3 p.m.
• Lamar County board of education, Tuesday, May 13, 6 p.m., primary school meeting room.
• Milner planning and zoning committee, Tuesday, May 13, 6 p.m., Milner city hall;
• Lamar County commission, Tuesday, May 13, 7 p.m., courthouse.
• High school Honor’s Night, Tuesday, May 13, 7:30 p.m., cafeteria.
• Public viewing of Saturn and the Moon, Tuesday, May 13, 9 p.m., Ritz Park.
Wednesday
• Lamar County board of appeals, Wednesday, May 14, 8 a.m., courthouse meeting room (as needed).
• Milner city council, Wednesday, May 14, 10 a.m., city hall.
• Lamar County Soil and Water Conservation District board of supervisors, Wednesday, May 14, 10 a.m., USDA Service Center conference room.
• Lamar Emergency Planning Committee, Wednesday, May 14, 12 noon, Garden Patch.
Thursday
• Pre-kindergarten registration, Thursday, May 15, 8-11 a.m., Gordon College gym.
• Elementary school council, 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 15, school resource room.
• Football parent/guardian night, Thursday, May 15, 7 p.m., high school.
Friday
• Horsepower art exhibit reception, Barnesville Depot, Friday, May 16, from 6-8 p.m.
• Brittain Cauthen luau dance, Friday, May 16, 6-11 p.m., Barnesville Civic Center.
• Blue/White scrimmage, Summers Field Memorial Stadium, Friday, May 16, 7 p.m.
Saturday
• Kindergarten registration, Saturday May 17, 8 a.m. to 12 noon, primary school cafeteria.
• The Georgia Sport Karting Association race, Saturday, May 17, Black Hills Circuit race track.
• Yatesville Community Classic horse show, Saturday, May 17, 4 p.m., Yatesville ball field.
Sunday
• Barnesville-Lamar County Friends of the Library host the first "Fun-Raiser Tablescapes" reception, Sunday, May 18, 1-4 p.m., library.
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