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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

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Saturday, February 28. 2009

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Snow began falling heavily here Sunday morning and continues to fall at this writing. Update: Lamar County schools are closed Monday! [Full Story »]

Accused killers found with weapons in jail

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Friday, February 27. 2009

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Two accused murderers and two Kentucky escapees were found with weapons after a search earlier this week at the Lamar County jail.

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Moose Club shooter gets 15 years

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Thursday, February 26. 2009

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John (Big John) Holcomb was sentenced to 15 years in prison in Spalding County superior court Wednesday for the July 27, 2008 shooting death of Bruce Knowles. The shooting took place in the parking lot of the Griffin Moose Lodge. [Full Story »]

Man arrested after police chase

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Thursday, February 26. 2009

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Law enforcement authorities made one arrest following a high speed chase that ended at the intersection of Thomaston Street and Murphey Avenue in Barnesville Thursday. [Full Story »]

Georgia unemployment rate hits record high

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Thursday, February 26. 2009

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The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to a record-high preliminary 8.6 percent in January.

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Former Johnstonville man in hot water in Louisiana

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Tuesday, February 24. 2009

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J. David Matthews built a mansion in Johnstonville then went belly-up, leaving creditors throughout Lamar County and middle Georgia. [Full Story »]

First appearance hearing in drug case suspended

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Monday, February 23. 2009

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Two of the four suspects in an alleged drug distribution ring busted here Saturday were in magistrate court this morning for a first appearance hearing that was abruptly postponed. [Full Story »]

Four busted in drug raid

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Saturday, February 21. 2009

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Sheriff Larry Waller and his deputies, Barnesville Police Department investigators, Narcotics Task Force agents and personnel from the Drug Enforcement Administration made four arrests today after a drug raid on a residence at 137 Banks Rd. One of those arrested is a Griffin firefighter. [Full Story »]

Trojan Field work progressing

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Friday, February 20. 2009

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Crews have installed the hash marks and the yard line numbers at Trojan Field. [Full Story »]

Have you seen this man?

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, February 18. 2009

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If so, notify Barnesville police at 770.358.1244 or call 911 immediately. [Full Story »]

Perdue: Stimulus $ to halt second property tax bills

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Wednesday, February 18. 2009

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Lamar County property owners may dodge a feared second ad valorem tax bill that has loomed on the horizon for months, according to Governor Sonny Perdue. [Full Story »]

Gordon College Theatre to present Actors Showcase - starting TONIGHT

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Wednesday, February 18. 2009

The Gordon College Theatre will present Actors Showcase, featuring six 10-minute plays from Actors Theatre of Louisville. [Full Story »]

Schools gain accreditation

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Wednesday, February 18. 2009

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools has given Lamar County schools districtwide accreditation for the next five years. [Full Story »]

Pirates eliminate Trojans 46-42

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Monday, February 16. 2009

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Nate Ferrell hit two clutch free throws with 11.1 seconds left Monday night to propel the Pike County Pirates to a 46-42 win over the Lamar County Trojans in the first round of the Region 5AA playoffs in Barnesville. [Full Story »]