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Greenco takes appeal to superior court

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Wednesday, March 31. 2010

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Greenco Environmental has taken the appeal of its nuisance case to Lamar superior court. [Full Story »]

Interim Gordon president named

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Tuesday, March 30. 2010

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University System of Georgia (USG) Chief Operating Officer Rob Watts announced Tuesday that he has appointed Shelley C. Nickel to serve as interim president of Gordon College, Barnesville. [Full Story »]

Triple Bs gearing up for Komen walk

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Monday, March 29. 2010

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The members of the 2010 version of the Boobalicious Barnesville Babes are making preparations to take part in the Susan G. Komen 3 Day Walk for Breast Cancer later this year. [Full Story »]

AJC lists BBQ & Blues fest among 10 best

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Sunday, March 28. 2010

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By Blake Guthrie
For the AJC

There are as many ways to spell barbecue as there are ways to prepare it. The debate boils down (or should we say “smokes down”) to a matter of taste. For those who are serious about such matters, the Southeast offers a bounty of springtime barbecue festivals where the competition can be fierce and the eating is good. Here are a few to consider:
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Vintage Kart Winter Nationals underway here

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Thursday, March 25. 2010

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Barnesville-Lamar County is the center of the kart racing universe this weekend as Georgia Sprint Karting Association's premiere vintage kart event is underway at Black Hills Circuit on Hwy. 36 West. [Full Story »]

Ancient song of ‘Armed Man' finds new life

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Wednesday, March 24. 2010

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By Pierre Ruhe/Published in AJC

It is the height of innovation and collaboration, but isn't coming from Atlanta's hip, intown arts troupes. [Full Story »]

Rudy's rezoning will include restrictions

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Wednesday, March 24. 2010

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The proposed annexation and subsequent rezoning of part of Randolph ‘Rudy’ Vaughn’s property into Milner will include restrictions on its use. [Full Story »]

GBI: Sheriff requested grenade investigation

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Tuesday, March 23. 2010

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A GBI official has confirmed his agents got involved in an investigation that led to the arrest of former LCSO captain Grier Smith at the request of sheriff Larry Waller.
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Perdue: Health care vote will cripple state's budget, small businesses

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Monday, March 22. 2010

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Governor Sonny Perdue issued the following statement today regarding the healthcare legislation passed by the United States Congress:

“Unfortunately, the United States House of Representatives last night chose politics over the will of the American people. The enormous upheaval of our healthcare system was pushed through the House against the wishes of the majority of American families and businesses. [Full Story »]

Gov. Perdue taps Dr. Woodall

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Friday, March 19. 2010

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Dr. Lee T. Woodall of Barnesville has been appointed to the State Medical Education Board by Gov. Sonny Perdue. [Full Story »]

Sausage & Egg supper is tonight

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Friday, March 19. 2010

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The United Methodist Men of Barnesville FUMC will host their annual sausage and egg supper tonight in the church fellowship hall. [Full Story »]

Lamar seniors visit state capitol

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Thursday, March 18. 2010

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A group of Lamar senior citizens vistied the state capitol on Thursday, March 18. [Full Story »]

School board okays charter academy

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Wednesday, March 17. 2010

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The Lamar County school board voted unanimously March 9 to move forward for plans to open a charter career academy. [Full Story »]

Tempers flare at tax assessors meeting

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Monday, March 15. 2010

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Conflict may not have been on the agenda but it was heavy in the air March 11 at the regular meeting of the reconstituted Board of Assessors. [Full Story »]

Antioch breaks ground for new sanctuary

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Sunday, March 14. 2010

June 10, 2009 was a devastating day for Antioch Baptist Church in Yatesville. On that day, a fire ravaged the church's sanctuary, offices, children's department and nurseries. [Full Story »]