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Entries from October 2009

JV Trojans remain undefeated

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Friday, October 23. 2009

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The Lamar County Trojan junior varsity team defeated Pike County 20-12 Thursday to remain undefeated for the season. [Full Story »]

Triple B’s ready for 60-mile weekend walk

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Sherri Ellington

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Friday, October 23. 2009

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The 13 young women who will walk 60 miles this weekend all have compelling reasons to do so. They have trained for months by walking all around town for hours at a time.
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First time competitor wins first place

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Friday, October 23. 2009

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For the first time, Paula Williams entered some of her artwork in the Georgia National Fair 2009 art competition. [Full Story »]

Women veterans feted at banquet

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Rachel McDaniel

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Thursday, October 22. 2009

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The American Legion Auxiliary brought together female soldiers from different generations, wars and backgrounds at the women veterans’ banquet Wednesday, Oct. 14.
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Griffin police find missing teen

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Walter Geiger

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Thursday, October 22. 2009

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The Griffin Police Dept. has found a missing teenage girl. Madeleine Raleigh Gantt was last seen on Forrest Ave. in Griffin at 10:30 a.m. October 22. She was located at 10 p.m. October 22 in Alabama and is safe. [Full Story »]

Trojan thunder rocks streets of Buggytown

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Thursday, October 22. 2009

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Thursday afternoon the students and faculty of Lamar County High School, Lamar County Middle School, Lamar County Elementary and Lamar County Primary as well as various civic organizations and community groups took to the streets for the annual homecoming parade. [Full Story »]

Woman wrecks car, leaves scene

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Walter Geiger

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Thursday, October 22. 2009

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A Bibb County woman lost control of her car in a sharp curve while apparently traveling at a high rate of speed and crashed into the cemetery at Bethel Baptist Church October 22. [Full Story »]

City council candidates face off

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Walter Geiger

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Thursday, October 22. 2009

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Candidates in the two contested Barnesville city council races on the November 3 ballot faced off at a public forum October 20 at the Barnesville Civic Center. [Full Story »]

Where's your secret spot?

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Thursday, October 22. 2009

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Purchased by Gideon Barnes in 1826, the city of Barnesville has a rich legacy of agriculture, industry and quality of life.

It has been the home of numerous factories and businesses as well as the stomping grounds for some of the Southeast's most successful people. [Full Story »]

LCMS Trojans roll in 1st round of playoffs

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, October 21. 2009

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The LCMS Trojans easily dispatched Pike County in the first round of the playoffs Wednesday at Trojan Field. [Full Story »]

Two women found dead in home

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, October 21. 2009

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Two women were found dead Oct. 21 in a home on Highway 41 south. Their deaths are thought to be drug-related but autopsies are pending. [Full Story »]

Empty Stocking Fund kicks off

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Sherri Ellington

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Wednesday, October 21. 2009

The Empty Stocking Fund has kicked off its Christmas 2009 donation drive and is accepting applications for families in need of help. [Full Story »]

LCCHS seniors defeat teachers 14-7

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Wednesday, October 21. 2009

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As the school day began a number of elementary, middle and high school students descended on Trojan Field to watch the LCCHS powder puff games.

The high school spirit week event is not a new one to Lamar Co. Past years have seen their share of powder puff games where the girls take the field and the boys coach and/or cheer.

This years event featured the 9th and 10th graders on one team facing off against the junior class while the second game featured the senior girls against the teachers. [Full Story »]

Players of the Week - Oct. 20

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Wednesday, October 21. 2009

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Brought to you by First National Bank of Barnesville.

Congratulations players! [Full Story »]

Milam: Clark case a priority

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, October 21. 2009

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Although her alleged partner in crime has been sentenced to life in prison and has agreed to testify against her, it will be some time before accused killer Jennifer Clark goes to trial for beating her ex-husband to death with a baseball bat. [Full Story »]