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Sun rises on Lamar; sets on dealers

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Wednesday, May 13. 2009

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A small army of law enforcement officers from multiple agencies gathered before dawn this morning at the old Barnesville Academy gym in anticipation of a well-orchestrated sweep to remove known drug dealers from the streets of Barnesville-Lamar County.
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Sources confirm FBI probing GP bid fixing

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Tuesday, May 12. 2009

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The Herald-Gazette has confirmed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation into allegations General Protecht was involved in an attempt to fix bids in order to get its product line carried by Home Depot. [Full Story »]

Citizens drop opposition to Vulcan quarry after agreement reached

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Monday, May 11. 2009

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After years of opposition and in excess of $70,000 in legal fees, the North Lamar County Concerned Citizens (NLCCC) organization has reached an agreement with Vulcan Materials regarding its quarry here and has dropped its opposition to it. [Full Story »]

Recreation director terminated

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Monday, May 11. 2009

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John Gilbert was terminated from his position as recreation director at a 10 a.m. meeting today. County administrator Wayne Patterson said Gilbert was terminated for 'conduct unbecoming a county official'.

Gilbert, known as Papa John to a generation of young athletes, said earlier this week he knew the ax was about to fall. [Full Story »]

B-LC Community Foundation offers chance to honor moms

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Friday, May 8. 2009

When God chose heavenly healing for Cassandra Dayton after a battle with Cancer, her son Matthew and former husband Bill knew exactly how they wanted to honor her. They chose to establish a charitable fund in her name that would perpetuate her volunteer service to the Barnesville community. [Full Story »]

Chen: FBI probe imperils local investment

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Tuesday, May 5. 2009

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General Protecht president Wusheng Chen told local authorities today he is the subject of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation that may imperil his planned multi-million dollar investment in Barnesville-Lamar County.

At the very least, the project will be delayed indefinitely pending a conclusion of the FBI probe, Chen said through an interpreter. His remarks came almost two years to the day after his original project announcement. [Full Story »]

Chen here for high-level talks

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Tuesday, May 5. 2009

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General Protecht president Wusheng Chen is in Barnesville today for high-level talks regarding his industrial project. [Full Story »]

Horton comes to Ritz Park Friday

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Monday, May 4. 2009

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The popular Movies at the Ritz event will return Friday with the screening of Dr. Seuss’, Horton Hears a Who at sundown at the downtown venue. [Full Story »]