The Obama administration is rethinking its course recommendations for students ahead of President Obama's address to the the nation's schoolchildren next week, rewriting its suggestions to teachers for student assignments on how to "help the president,"
The Washington Times reported Thursday that presidential aides acknowledged they helped the U.S. Education Department write the suggested assignments, which stirred criticism by many who say Obama is trying to indoctrinate the education system.
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Entries from September 2009
Car chase ends when vehicle overturns
Georgia State Patrol continues to investigate a wreck involving an overturned late model Chevy 4-door Blazer.
According to Captain Todd Pippin of Lamar Co. Sheriff's Office, officer Brandon Goins and his partner attempted to pull the vehicle over on I-75 for improper lane change and for having no license plate on either the front or rear of the vehicle. When sirens and lights were employed the driver fled. [Full Story »]
According to Captain Todd Pippin of Lamar Co. Sheriff's Office, officer Brandon Goins and his partner attempted to pull the vehicle over on I-75 for improper lane change and for having no license plate on either the front or rear of the vehicle. When sirens and lights were employed the driver fled. [Full Story »]
United Bank to be featured on CNBC today
The success story that is United Bank will be featured today on CNBC.
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Public a no show at public hearing
Four citizens turned out and none offered comment September 1 as the Lamar County commission held a public hearing on its proposed budget.
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When one email just isn't enough
If you have looked at any number of websites in the last five years or have taken out a free online email account then chances are you are, in some way, affiliated with Google.
The massive 26-acre Google campus in Santa Clara County, California holds the majority of the worlds electronic messages. Until yesterday....
Google's Gmail suffered a worldwide crash for nearly two hours Tuesday after it took some servers offline for maintenance, a widespread outage the company called a "Big Deal" in a blog explaining the service failure. [Full Story »]
The massive 26-acre Google campus in Santa Clara County, California holds the majority of the worlds electronic messages. Until yesterday....
Google's Gmail suffered a worldwide crash for nearly two hours Tuesday after it took some servers offline for maintenance, a widespread outage the company called a "Big Deal" in a blog explaining the service failure. [Full Story »]
Record low bid means more water lines for Lamar Co.
The economic downturn created a boon for the Lamar County water authority as bids for the upcoming water line project came in.
With $2,933,874 to spend, the low bid from Strack, Inc., of Fairburn came in at $1,437,207. Coupled with $264,839 in engineering and legal fees, that left $1,231,828 to lay in more lines with Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority grant/loan funds.
"Bids were substantially lower than our estimated costs," said engineer Tom Sloope. "It has everything to do with the economy and lack of work. It's not uncommon now to see this sort of pricing."
What is now phase I of the project will lay lines on Highway 36 East and Etheridge Mill, Abbott, Grape Creek, Morgan Dairy, Barnesville, Five Points and Piedmont roads. Work will begin with smaller connector lines needed to loop parts of the system together then branch out to bring service to customers. So far, 45 people have signed up, raising hopes that more than the projected 50% of possible customers will sign up.
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With $2,933,874 to spend, the low bid from Strack, Inc., of Fairburn came in at $1,437,207. Coupled with $264,839 in engineering and legal fees, that left $1,231,828 to lay in more lines with Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority grant/loan funds.
"Bids were substantially lower than our estimated costs," said engineer Tom Sloope. "It has everything to do with the economy and lack of work. It's not uncommon now to see this sort of pricing."
What is now phase I of the project will lay lines on Highway 36 East and Etheridge Mill, Abbott, Grape Creek, Morgan Dairy, Barnesville, Five Points and Piedmont roads. Work will begin with smaller connector lines needed to loop parts of the system together then branch out to bring service to customers. So far, 45 people have signed up, raising hopes that more than the projected 50% of possible customers will sign up.
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Lamar County Public Notices 09-01-2009

Notice: Georgia, Lamar County Probate Court
To: All interested persons
The petition of Veronica Husak, for a year’s support from the estate of Robert J. Husak Sr., deceased, for decedent’s (surviving spouse), having been duly filed, all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before Sept. 28, 2009, why said petition should not be granted.
All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed on or before the time stated in the preceding sentence. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
/s/Kathryn B. Martin, Probate Judge, Lamar County Probate Court, 326 Thomaston St., Barnesville, Ga. 30204. 770-358-5155.
William D. Lindsey, Attorney At Law, 342 College Dr. Barnesville, GA 30204 (9-1)(4)(p)gpn18
State of Georgia, County of Lamar
All creditors of the estate of Howard Walter Reeves Sr., deceased of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to the estate are hereby required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 11th day of August, 2009.
Carlene L. Reeves, 438 Burnette Rd., Barnesville, Ga. 30204
(8-18)(4)(p)gpn18
State of Georgia, County of Lamar
All creditors of the estate of Martha T. Clark, deceased of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to the estate are hereby required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 11th day of August, 2009.
Mark F. Clark, 104 Woodland Circle, Zebulon, Ga. 30295
(8-18)(4)(p)gpn18
In the Juvenile Court of Lamar County, State of Georgia
In the Interest of J.M.Y.; Sex: W/M; DOB: 11/25/08; Case #085-09J-116. Child Under 18 Years of Age.
Notice of Publication
To any and all known/unknown putative fathers and to whom it may concern and anyone claiming a parental interest in said child born to Jennifer Clark.
You are notified that a Petition for the Termination of Parental Rights was filed against you in said County on August 11, 2009, and by reason of an Order for Service by Publication entered by the court on August 11, 2009.
You are hereby commanded and required to be and appear before the Lamar County Juvenile Court, Lamar County Courthouse, Barnesville, Georgia, on 10/21/09 at 8:30 o’clock for a hearing at the Lamar County Courthouse, Barnesville, Georgia. Serve an answer on Petitioner’s Attorney, Wilson H. Bush, P.O. Box 1155, Jackson, Ga. 30233. You may obtain a copy of the petition by contacting the Lamar County Juvenile Court Clerk.
Witness, the Honorable Clerk of this Court
This the 11th day of August 2009.
/s/Debra L. Holmes, Chief Dep. Clerk, Lamar County Juvenile Court (8-18)(4)(x)gpn10 [Full Story »]
Jones
Mr. George W. Jones Jr., 74, of Griffin died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009. Services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 2 p.m. at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home.
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Luckett
Michael Augustus Luckett, age 62, of Roswell, died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009. Services will be held Saturday, Aug. 29.
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Sheriff’s report
Between Friday, Aug. 21, and Thursday, Aug. 27, the Lamar County sheriffs office made 27 arrests:
Nakeyla Deon Thomas, 26, College Park, interference with custody;
Paul Wade Melton, 46, Barnesville, possession of marijuana;
Marcus Kevin Pitts, 33, Griffin, possession of drug related objects;
Anthony Tyrone Wilson, 32, Milner, probation violation;
Curtis Hill, 50, Macon, speeding, driving with a suspended license and DUI;
Travis Montel Searcy, 24, Thomaston, probation violation;
Darren William Husak Sr., 44, The Rock, weaving over roadway, no license on person and DUI;
William Chad Crews, 27, Milner, failure to stop for stop sign and DUI;
Marreo Williams, 26, Griffin, DUI and no tail lights;
Joseph Anthony Perkins, 34, Locust Grove, arrested for Spalding County;
Robby Wayne Wright, 20, Milner, arrested for an agency in Florida;
Michael Brooks Daughtry, 50, Barnesville, DUI and registration violation;
William Herschel Whittle, 35, Macon, arrested for another agency;
Anthony Lee Dawley, 33, Macon, driving with a suspended license and failure to maintain lane;
Fredrick Lagarius Freeman, 19, Milner, theft by taking;
Homer Foster, 46, Milner, arrested for Newnan;
Warren Anthony Bullock, 24, Jonesboro, speeding and driving with a suspended license;
Crystal Michele Nichols, 29, Oglethorpe, probation violation;
Dwayne Pierce Cook, 41 Griffin, criminal trespass and possession of drug related objects;
Jamie Ryan Weis, 31, Williamson, criminal interference with government property;
Donte R. Greer, 17, Forsyth, battery;
Detric Cheron McDougal, 22, Forsyth, battery;
Adrain Daniel McDowell, 17, Forsyth, battery;
Eugene Lyons Davis, 22, Forsyth, battery;
Cordarrell Deandra Woodard, 21, Forsyth, battery;
Kendrieth Keon Williams, 18, Forsyth, battery;
Breanna Shantrell Walker, 18, Griffin, stalking;
Deputies answered 144 calls, responded to 22 traffic accidents, served 20 warrants and 18 civil papers and/or subpoenas and issued 29 citations. Lamar County E-911 received 74 emergency calls, dispatching deputies to 18, Barnesville police to 22, county fire and first responders to 23, city fire to two and EMS to 36. [Full Story »]
Nakeyla Deon Thomas, 26, College Park, interference with custody;
Paul Wade Melton, 46, Barnesville, possession of marijuana;
Marcus Kevin Pitts, 33, Griffin, possession of drug related objects;
Anthony Tyrone Wilson, 32, Milner, probation violation;
Curtis Hill, 50, Macon, speeding, driving with a suspended license and DUI;
Travis Montel Searcy, 24, Thomaston, probation violation;
Darren William Husak Sr., 44, The Rock, weaving over roadway, no license on person and DUI;
William Chad Crews, 27, Milner, failure to stop for stop sign and DUI;
Marreo Williams, 26, Griffin, DUI and no tail lights;
Joseph Anthony Perkins, 34, Locust Grove, arrested for Spalding County;
Robby Wayne Wright, 20, Milner, arrested for an agency in Florida;
Michael Brooks Daughtry, 50, Barnesville, DUI and registration violation;
William Herschel Whittle, 35, Macon, arrested for another agency;
Anthony Lee Dawley, 33, Macon, driving with a suspended license and failure to maintain lane;
Fredrick Lagarius Freeman, 19, Milner, theft by taking;
Homer Foster, 46, Milner, arrested for Newnan;
Warren Anthony Bullock, 24, Jonesboro, speeding and driving with a suspended license;
Crystal Michele Nichols, 29, Oglethorpe, probation violation;
Dwayne Pierce Cook, 41 Griffin, criminal trespass and possession of drug related objects;
Jamie Ryan Weis, 31, Williamson, criminal interference with government property;
Donte R. Greer, 17, Forsyth, battery;
Detric Cheron McDougal, 22, Forsyth, battery;
Adrain Daniel McDowell, 17, Forsyth, battery;
Eugene Lyons Davis, 22, Forsyth, battery;
Cordarrell Deandra Woodard, 21, Forsyth, battery;
Kendrieth Keon Williams, 18, Forsyth, battery;
Breanna Shantrell Walker, 18, Griffin, stalking;
Deputies answered 144 calls, responded to 22 traffic accidents, served 20 warrants and 18 civil papers and/or subpoenas and issued 29 citations. Lamar County E-911 received 74 emergency calls, dispatching deputies to 18, Barnesville police to 22, county fire and first responders to 23, city fire to two and EMS to 36. [Full Story »]
Police report
Between Saturday, Aug. 22, and Friday, Aug. 28, the Barnesville police department made six arrests:
Annette Alexander, 200 Southland Dr., Barnesville, Monroe County warrant;
Wilbur Brown, 9 Jackson St., Barnesville, disorderly conduct;
Willie Jenkens, 256 Railroad St., Barnesville, disorderly conduct;
Juanita Parson, 256 Railroad St., Barnesville, disorderly conduct;
Curtis Passmore, 407 Woodall St., Barnesville, possession of marijuana;
Michael L. Thomas, 2029 Drogheda, Marietta, DeKalb County warrant.
Officers answered 76 calls for service including four accidents, four alarms, one EMS assist, 14 building security checks, three burglaries, one criminal trespass, two crowd control, three disturbances, one dog complaint, 16 escorts, one fight, two fraud, two harassment, six miscellaneous, four noise complaints, three shots fired, six suspicious persons/vehicles, one terroristic threat, one theft and two 911 hang-ups. They issued 29 citations including three disorderly conduct, one failure to stop at stop sign, three parking violations, one possession of marijuana, one seat belt violation, 18 speeding and two window tint violations. [Full Story »]
Annette Alexander, 200 Southland Dr., Barnesville, Monroe County warrant;
Wilbur Brown, 9 Jackson St., Barnesville, disorderly conduct;
Willie Jenkens, 256 Railroad St., Barnesville, disorderly conduct;
Juanita Parson, 256 Railroad St., Barnesville, disorderly conduct;
Curtis Passmore, 407 Woodall St., Barnesville, possession of marijuana;
Michael L. Thomas, 2029 Drogheda, Marietta, DeKalb County warrant.
Officers answered 76 calls for service including four accidents, four alarms, one EMS assist, 14 building security checks, three burglaries, one criminal trespass, two crowd control, three disturbances, one dog complaint, 16 escorts, one fight, two fraud, two harassment, six miscellaneous, four noise complaints, three shots fired, six suspicious persons/vehicles, one terroristic threat, one theft and two 911 hang-ups. They issued 29 citations including three disorderly conduct, one failure to stop at stop sign, three parking violations, one possession of marijuana, one seat belt violation, 18 speeding and two window tint violations. [Full Story »]
Magistrate report
Between Friday, Aug. 21 and Thursday, Aug. 27, magistrate court performed four weddings; issued five deposit account fraud and 12 criminal warrants; filed three dispossessories, one garnishment and 10 civil suits; and held one dispossessory, four civil suit and 13 first appearance/bond hearings.
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Barnesville Ward 4 race getting crowded
The Ward 4 Barnesville city council race now boasts four candidates after general contractor Bobby York qualified this morning. York, 58, lives at 107 Honeysuckle Drive.
He joins Neal Devane, Calvin Scandrett and Larry Whitworth in the race that will almost assuredly lead to a runoff.
Ward 2 incumbent Chris Hightower also qualified this morning. Hightower, 41, is an educator who lives at 111 B Street. Hightower and fellow incumbent Butch McDaniel of Ward 5 have not yet drawn opposition. Qualifying ends Wednesday.
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He joins Neal Devane, Calvin Scandrett and Larry Whitworth in the race that will almost assuredly lead to a runoff.
Ward 2 incumbent Chris Hightower also qualified this morning. Hightower, 41, is an educator who lives at 111 B Street. Hightower and fellow incumbent Butch McDaniel of Ward 5 have not yet drawn opposition. Qualifying ends Wednesday.
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Trojans rip Jaguars 31-0
In perhaps the program’s biggest win in a decade, the Lamar County Trojans christened their new stadium with a 31-0 throttling of the Spalding Jaguars Friday night.
The shutout win was all the more sweet in that several Spalding players boasted in the days leading up to kickoff that they would hang 50 points on the new Trojan Field scoreboard.
The stands were a sea of blue as a capacity crowd answered the team’s call for a Blueout.
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The shutout win was all the more sweet in that several Spalding players boasted in the days leading up to kickoff that they would hang 50 points on the new Trojan Field scoreboard.
The stands were a sea of blue as a capacity crowd answered the team’s call for a Blueout.
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Lamar’s Cross Country team wins awards
For the first time in its four year history, the high school cross country team won a regular season award as the boys finished third to earn a trophy at the Spalding Invitational in Griffin behind the host school and LaGrange.
Senior David Henry (20:01) led the way for Lamar, finishing 19th overall to earn a spot as a top 20 medalist in the race. Seniors Daniel Huggins (20:40) and Walker Ozier (20:42) followed Henry.
Senior Brandon Cowart (22:45), sophomore Andre Dalianas (22:58), freshman Patrick Powers (24:23) and senior Marc English 25:52 also competed for Lamar. [Full Story »]
Senior David Henry (20:01) led the way for Lamar, finishing 19th overall to earn a spot as a top 20 medalist in the race. Seniors Daniel Huggins (20:40) and Walker Ozier (20:42) followed Henry.
Senior Brandon Cowart (22:45), sophomore Andre Dalianas (22:58), freshman Patrick Powers (24:23) and senior Marc English 25:52 also competed for Lamar. [Full Story »]

























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