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Dawson

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Monday, March 30. 2009

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Linda Jane Ivey Dawson, 67, of Barnesville, died Saturday, March 28, 2009. Services will be held Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of High Falls. [Full Story »]

Crump

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Monday, March 30. 2009

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Marriett Edward Crump Jr., 63, of Barnesville died Friday, March 27, 2009. Services will be held Tuesday, March 31, at 3 p.m. at Fellowship Restoration Church. [Full Story »]

Hess

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Monday, March 30. 2009

Vergn Caroline Davis Hess, 81, of Barnesville died Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Services will be held Saturday, March 28, at 1 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, March 27, from 6-8 p.m. [Full Story »]

Kelly

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Monday, March 30. 2009

David Richard Kelly Sr., 65, of Culloden, died Thursday, March 26, 2009. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, at Williams Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday from 5-7 p.m. [Full Story »]

From the Desk of Rep. Jim Cole - Legislative Update as of March 30

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Monday, March 30. 2009

Dear Friend:

This week proved to be another busy one for the House of Representatives. We voted on legislation that would provide property tax relief to our homeowners for a second time. [Full Story »]

Keith Lassiter to retire

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Walter Geiger

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Sunday, March 29. 2009

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Keith Lassiter, Lamar County Cooperative Extension Coordinator and Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent will retire March 31, after more than 33 years with the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. [Full Story »]

Truby’s Trojan Tidbits: Superintendent gives report

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Sunday, March 29. 2009

My waistline will take a big hit soon, and I don’t mean that it is going to decrease – unfortunately. Rather, the banquet season is underway and temptation will be at its peak! [Full Story »]

Earth Hour to be observed by several Barnesville residents

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Saturday, March 28. 2009

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Granted the movement is far more publicized in larger cities and by celebrities across the board, some Barnesville citizens are picking up on Earth Hour and vowing to switch their lights off at 8:30pm EST. [Full Story »]

Localized flooding from heavy rains receding

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Walter Geiger

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Saturday, March 28. 2009

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Most areas of Barnesville-Lamar County received between 4.5 to 5 inches of rain over the past 48 hours, resulting in localized flooding. The rain has now ended and waters are receding though creeks and ponds are overflowing. [Full Story »]

County road projects meet stimulus criteria

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Walter Geiger

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Friday, March 27. 2009

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Lamar County has received confirmation that its $11 million in stimulus package road projects meet criteria. The next step is to see if it gets any money. News is expected in May. [Full Story »]

two inches of rain in our gauge....

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Walter Geiger

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Friday, March 27. 2009

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after the most recent deluge. what about yours? be alert for possibly severe weather early saturday a.m. [Full Story »]

Hey, Poo Poo!

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Friday, March 27. 2009

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Officials from Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division are overseeing the removal of sewage from a waste water treatment pond at what was once a campground here. [Full Story »]

Waller and team continue the drug crackdown

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Friday, March 27. 2009

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The Lamar County sheriff's office made more arrests for drugs on Tuesday, March 24, busting four males from two vehicles. [Full Story »]

Contaminated wells may not be dangerous

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Sherri Ellington

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Thursday, March 26. 2009

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Out of 70 wells tested by the health department since last March, 35% were found to be positive for coliform bacteria. Environmental health inspector Todd Driver said this number is not as alarming as it sounds. [Full Story »]

Despite setbacks, Chen committed to local project

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Wednesday, March 25. 2009

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From GlobalAtlanta.com
By Trevor Williams

Despite its China-based parent company’s recent legal troubles, General Protecht U.S. Inc. still plans to build an electrical components plant in Barnesville.
[Full Story »]