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Highway 36 East renamed in honor of fallen soldier

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Monday, August 10. 2009

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In ceremonies held Monday morning, Highway 36 East in Lamar County was renamed in honor of MSG Davy N. Weaver who was killed in action last year in Afghanistan. [Full Story »]

Antioch fire stemmed from electrical malfunction

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Saturday, August 8. 2009

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Investigators have determined the June 10 fire which engulfed Antioch Baptist Church’s sanctuary was electrical in nature, according to the Rev. Jeffrey Morgan, pastor. [Full Story »]

Lamar farmers eligible for flood relief

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Saturday, August 8. 2009

Local farmers who suffered crop losses from torrential rains this past spring are eligible for federal aid. [Full Story »]

Trojans plan Blue Out for first game at new stadium

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Friday, August 7. 2009

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The Lamar County Trojans are asking fans to dress all in blue for the first game at the new Trojan Field Aug. 28. They have just the shirt to round out your outfit. [Full Story »]

Teen hurt in ATV crash

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Thursday, August 6. 2009

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A Lamar County teen is on his way to Grady Hospital in Atlanta after a four-wheeler crash late this afternoon. [Full Story »]

State tax revenue drops in first half

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Thursday, August 6. 2009

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A study of monthly sales tax distributions reflect the state of the economy, showing the ups and downs of sales via revenue gained by local governments as the recession deepens. [Full Story »]

Local author’s biothriller getting rave reviews

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Wednesday, August 5. 2009

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Kevin Downs of Barnesville, 42, took the international stage when his book Spydentity – the first bio-industrial espionage cloning thriller to date – was recently published. [Full Story »]

Large crowd attends 'night out'

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Tuesday, August 4. 2009

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A large crowd was on hand at the National Night Out at Ritz Park August 4. The kids frolicked while the adults strategized about fighting crime and setting up Neighborhood Watch programs. [Full Story »]

Truck totaled on Hwy. 36 bypass

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Tuesday, August 4. 2009

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At approximately 3 p.m. Tuesday, a late model red Toyata Tacoma pickup was stopped at the entrance to Fuller's Trailer Park preparing to turn right and head west on the 36 bypass when it was struck by an oncoming tractor trailer bearing Michigan plates. [Full Story »]

School starts! 2,500 welcomed

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Tuesday, August 4. 2009

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When the doors to all four schools reopened for the new school year Monday, Aug. 3, thousands of students streamed through.

“We planned to welcome some 2,500 students from pre-K through the 12th grade,” said superintendent Dr. Bill Truby Monday. “The first day total was actually 2,420. Of course, that will go up tomorrow.” [Full Story »]

Newton Collier birthday bash to benefit Ga. Legacy Foundation

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Tuesday, August 4. 2009

Newton Collier, the second winner of the Georgia Music Legend Award at the BBQ & Blues Fest here, will be honored with a benefit birthday bash Saturday, August 15. [Full Story »]