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News - Topics from April, 2009

Gordon RAs prepare students for real world

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Thursday, April 30. 2009
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With recent off-campus news that has cast a large shadow of concern over Gordon College, it is refreshing to come across a group of students who are a combination of parent, friend, mentor and, in some cases, bad cop. [Full Story »] 

Eagle Scout proposal turns into new resource for JROTC

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Sherri Ellington
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Thursday, April 30. 2009
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It began as an Eagle Scout project proposal, but it will end with a new resource for the Lamar County JROTC unit – with a little help from the community. [Full Story »] 

Disabled girl gives hope to all

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Sherri Ellington
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Thursday, April 30. 2009
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High school honor roll student Hannah Bradberry, 21, needs a new van. Not just any van – Hannah has cerebral palsy, so she needs one that is handicap equipped. [Full Story »] 

Local men walk away from S.C. plane crash

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Thursday, April 30. 2009
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Two Lamar County men, pilot Tommy Lenhart and passenger Charles Bowden, suffered only minor injuries Monday morning when their Cessna 172 aircraft went down near Chesterfield, South Carolina.

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Swine Flu no real threat for Georgians at this time

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Staff Writer
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Wednesday, April 29. 2009
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District 4 Public Health officials are on the alert for swine flu in central Georgia. [Full Story »] 

Relay for Life entertainment announced

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Sherri Ellington
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Tuesday, April 28. 2009
Plenty of entertainment is on tap for the 2009 Lamar County Relay for Life. [Full Story »] 

BBQ & Blues a smokin' success

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Tuesday, April 28. 2009
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Huge crowds and record receipts were the order of the weekend as the fifth annual Barnesville BBQ & Blues Festival proved to be the best ever by far. [Full Story »] 

It's 90 degrees...the BBQ ain't all that's smokin'video

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Saturday, April 25. 2009
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The thermostat is reading a blistering 90 degrees. [Full Story »] 

Friday faces from BBQ & Blues '09video

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Walter Geiger
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Saturday, April 25. 2009
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And a good time was had by all.. [Full Story »] 

BBQ sauce, chili, and guitar winners announced

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Saturday, April 25. 2009
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Rounding out the day's entertainment today was local favorite 4-U-2-C. (video after the jump) [Full Story »] 

BBQ & Blues offers Barnesville a memorable dayvideo

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Friday, April 24. 2009
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Today was another banner day for the 5th Annual BBQ & Blues Festival here in Barnesville.
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School bus involved in collision

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Walter Geiger
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Friday, April 24. 2009
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A Lamar County school bus was involved in a serious collision Friday afternoon at the intersection of Hwy. 36 West and McCollum Rd., snarling traffic in the area.

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Barn burning

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Friday, April 24. 2009
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Flames shot up from a dilapidated barn on April 18, 2009, at 233 Community House Road. [Full Story »] 

Good morning Buggy Town......

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Friday, April 24. 2009
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Live from downtown Barnesville it's a 'good morning' from the 5th Annual BBQ & Blues Festival. (video after the jump) [Full Story »] 

Families, fans bid farewell to 148th BSB

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Walter Geiger
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Thursday, April 23. 2009
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The members of the 148th Brigade Support Battalion which is bound for Afghanistan were honored with a send-off parade in Forsyth today.

The parade drew a huge crowd and dozens of dignitaries. [Full Story »] 
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