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BOE $18.1 million budget approved

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Tuesday, June 30. 2009

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In addition to approving its $18.1 million budget as advertised, the board of education took care of a few other financial items at its June 23 meeting.
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SEXting not a threat to Lamar

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Tuesday, June 30. 2009

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Teens or adults caught sexting are facing stiffer penalties than ever before. In Georgia, anyone with a nude cell phone photo of a person under age 16 can face felony child molestation charges, which would mark them as a sex offender for life.
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Chief Worthy goes to trial

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Tuesday, June 30. 2009

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The case of Morehouse police chief Vernon Worthy will be on the criminal court calendar that will be heard Wednesday, July 1. The trials themselves will begin July 20 with Judge Tommy Wilson presiding.
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Another beloved pet found

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Monday, June 29. 2009

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It is heartbreaking to see so many pets (well fed, well taken care of) being found - some abandoned and some just wandering.

But with the kindness of folks like the one who submitted this image, they can soon be returned home or found a new one.

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H1N1 patient seen at URMC emergency room

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Thursday, June 25. 2009

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Originally reported by Ashley Biles

Upson Regional Medical Center recently had its first case of the H1N1 virus, often called swine flu, reported when an out of town patient was admitted in the emergency department for fever and flu-like symptoms June 10. [Full Story »]

Making an impact in Buggy Town

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Thursday, June 25. 2009

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Impact Christian Ministries will meet Saturday, June 27 at 9:30 a.m. at the BP Station on Mill Street across from the Barnesville police department. [Full Story »]

Frey repays 51 year old favor

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Thursday, June 25. 2009

Fifty-one years ago Barnesville rallied to help a recent immigrant pay his medical bills. Now he wishes to repay the favor. [Full Story »]

Everyone's 'Buddy'

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Wednesday, June 24. 2009

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Buddy Lanier has been an athlete all his life. He recently started the job of his dreams, director of the Lamar County recreation department. He directed the Barnesville Civic Center from the time it opened 12 years ago until just a few weeks ago when he was hired as director of Lamar County parks and recreation. [Full Story »]

Gordon begins preliminary work on NAH Building

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Tuesday, June 23. 2009

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Preliminary site preparation has begun on the Gordon College Nursing and Allied Health Building.

Construction is expected to be completed in the fall of 2010. [Full Story »]

Boxer needs home immediately

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Monday, June 22. 2009

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This charming boxer was picked up Thursday morning and appears to belong to someone.

He is well behaved and well fed. [Full Story »]

Long distance cyclist gets warm welcome here

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Monday, June 22. 2009

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Alan Gravitt, 64, recently rode his recumbent bicycle from Lookout Mountain to St. Marys. His route brought him through Barnesville and Griffin where, not surprisingly, he received a warm welcome and some assistance. [Full Story »]

The end of an era

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Friday, June 19. 2009

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The signs came down last week at the former Davis-Cooper Ford location in Barnesville. [Full Story »]

Father's Day concert is tonight in Milner

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Friday, June 19. 2009

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Although a Father's Day show this weekend at the Upper Room featuring Harvey Scales was cancelled due to a death in the Scales, all is not lost. [Full Story »]

Continental Tire names new managing director

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Thursday, June 18. 2009

Continental Tire North America Inc. (CTNA) has appointed Oliver Winschiers managing director of its Continental Tire Canada division. Winschiers will be based in Mississauga, Ontario.

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Impact Street Ministry making a difference

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Thursday, June 18. 2009

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A new outreach ministry to help community members with spiritual and physical needs is being developed for Barnesville. Impact Christian Ministries started as an idea at Rock Springs Church to help meet needs in the community. [Full Story »]