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Entries from February 2009

Rise in crime, fear of ban cause surge in carrying of concealed weapons

Posted by

in Opinion

Tuesday, February 10. 2009

Comments (9)

In light of the recent homicides in Lamar County extending to other parts of Middle Georgia the feeling of helplessness and insecurity have grown considerably. [Full Story »]

Allen

Posted by

Nolan George

in Obituaries

Tuesday, February 10. 2009

Ruby Inez Ball Allen, age 78, formerly of Barnesville, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, in a Montezuma health care facility. Services were held Sunday, Feb. 8, at Williams Funeral Home. [Full Story »]

Barbaree

Posted by

Nolan George

in Obituaries

Tuesday, February 10. 2009

Dorothy "Dot" Askin Barbaree, 75, of Rock Hill, S.C., died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009.
Services were held in Barnesville Jan. 4. [Full Story »]

Byrom

Posted by

Nolan George

in Obituaries

Tuesday, February 10. 2009

Larry Byrom, 64, of Yatesville died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009. Services were held Wednesday, Feb. 4, at First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. [Full Story »]

Davis

Posted by

Nolan George

in Obituaries

Tuesday, February 10. 2009

Oscar Leon Davis, 78, of Griffin died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009. Services were held Friday, Feb. 6, at Second Baptist Church in Griffin. [Full Story »]

Frix

Posted by

Staff Writer

in Obituaries

Tuesday, February 10. 2009

Mrs. Annie Sue Frix, 90, of Milner, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009. Services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Moody Funeral Home. [Full Story »]

The boys (and girls) of spring!

Posted by

in Sports

Tuesday, February 10. 2009

Comments (6)

With spring just around the corner it is time for young men across the county to suit up and take to the field. [Full Story »]

From a Lawmans Perspective

Posted by

Staff Writer

in Opinion

Tuesday, February 10. 2009

Comments (31)

No one got individual credit, but everyone got credit for clearing the recent murder case in Lamar County. Friday morning, a man’s murderer was unknown and no one wanted credit; only the satisfaction of getting the job done. [Full Story »]

AKC champ heads back to show

Posted by

Sherri Ellington

in News

Tuesday, February 10. 2009

Comments (3)

Lois Milligan’s champion 19 month old French bulldog Joey is set to compete in the Westminster Dog Show in New York City Monday, Feb. 9. [Full Story »]

Wilson won't seek reelection

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in News, Top Stories

Monday, February 9. 2009

Comments (3)

Barnesville city councilman Lynn Wilson reported at tonight's meeting that he will not seek reelection to his post in the November city vote. [Full Story »]

A message from the desk of Rep. Jim Cole (week of Feb. 9)

Posted by

in Opinion

Monday, February 9. 2009

Dear Friend,

As we move further into the legislative session, the General Assembly seems to build momentum. [Full Story »]

Health dept. to distribute child safety seats

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in News

Monday, February 9. 2009

Comments (6)

The Lamar County Health Department has received a mini-grant which will allow it to distribute child safety seats and educaitonal information to eligible parents. [Full Story »]

Rotary auction coming up

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in News

Monday, February 9. 2009

Comment (1)

The Barnesville Rotary Club is seeking donations for its annual silent auction. Area businesses are being asked to donate an item worth at least $35 to be auctioned off Saturday, Feb. 21. [Full Story »]

another gem from jim...

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Geiger's Counter

Monday, February 9. 2009

Comments (12)

Real Obama stimulus is an old social agenda

By Jim Wooten, AJC

My theory about why the left so vehemently objected to the war and why, in part at least, they were so vitriolic in their hatred of George W. Bush was...
[Full Story »]

Red Cross closes last regional office

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in News, Top Stories

Monday, February 9. 2009

Comments (3)

First its Thomaston office shut down.

Now, the American Red Cross is without a presence in the Lamar County area after its Griffin office was shut down due to a lack of funding. [Full Story »]