By Dink Nesmith
(Published in the Athens Banner-Herald)
America, we need to wake up and look in the mirror. Staring back at us is the ugly truth: We are the problem. If we don't come to grips with reality and change direction, the most advanced nation in the world is going to lose its coveted place.
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Entries from March 2010
Which films, actors, actresses get your vote?
The Academy Awards will be presented Sunday night.
What is your opinion on which film, actors and/or actresses should win?
Or, do you care? [Full Story »]
What is your opinion on which film, actors and/or actresses should win?
Or, do you care? [Full Story »]
Chief appraiser Mayo calls it quits
Chief appraiser Linda Mayo of the Lamar County Tax Assessors office resigned under pressure Friday afternoon.
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Braley died lonely but well-funded
When he hung himself on Georgia's death row early on New Year's Day, Leeland Mark Braley had not had a visitor who was not an attorney in two and a half years.
Braley was not forgotten, however. His inmate account was kept flush with cash in the years since his conviction on Aug. 9, 1999 for the brutal murder of Zebulon insurance agent Kelli Hammond. [Full Story »]
Braley was not forgotten, however. His inmate account was kept flush with cash in the years since his conviction on Aug. 9, 1999 for the brutal murder of Zebulon insurance agent Kelli Hammond. [Full Story »]
De-incentivizing illegal immigration
By Dr. Spencer Price
Money is a powerful motivator. This can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on circumstances. Money’s motive power is a good thing when it stimulates us to get an education, put in an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay, and save for the future. On the other hand, money’s motive power can have a dark side as well, stimulating some to commit crime in an effort to obtain it. [Full Story »]
Money is a powerful motivator. This can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on circumstances. Money’s motive power is a good thing when it stimulates us to get an education, put in an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay, and save for the future. On the other hand, money’s motive power can have a dark side as well, stimulating some to commit crime in an effort to obtain it. [Full Story »]
Community award winners named
Barnesville-Lamar County honored multiple award winners at the annual chamber of commerce awards night banquet at the civic center.
The winners are:
Citizen(s) of the Year: Karen and Hayward Cox
Businessperson(s) of the Year: Freida and Bill Ham
Volunteer of the Year: John Bittner
Farmer of the Year: Andy Bush
Career Woman of the Year: Thelma Dumas
Law Enforcement Officer of the Year: Lt. Maggie Moreland
Firefighter of the Year: Jack Doss
STAR Student: Laura West
STAR Teacher: Jane Mitchell
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The winners are:
Citizen(s) of the Year: Karen and Hayward Cox
Businessperson(s) of the Year: Freida and Bill Ham
Volunteer of the Year: John Bittner
Farmer of the Year: Andy Bush
Career Woman of the Year: Thelma Dumas
Law Enforcement Officer of the Year: Lt. Maggie Moreland
Firefighter of the Year: Jack Doss
STAR Student: Laura West
STAR Teacher: Jane Mitchell
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Is the Republican party the new Trojan horse?
By Robert Heiney
President Obama wants to meet with the Republicans to put together a compromise government health bill where everybody walks away from the table with something. [Full Story »]
President Obama wants to meet with the Republicans to put together a compromise government health bill where everybody walks away from the table with something. [Full Story »]
Man confesses to beating child to death
A 20-year old Gray man has reportedly confessed to beating his girlfriend's three-year-old son to death in Monroe County.
The confessed killer, Lawrence Jackson, spent some time the week before Christmas 2009 in the Lamar County jail on a drug charge. [Full Story »]
The confessed killer, Lawrence Jackson, spent some time the week before Christmas 2009 in the Lamar County jail on a drug charge. [Full Story »]
Community awards banquet is tonight
Barnesville-Lamar County will honor its top achievers Thursday night at the 27th annual Chamber of Commerce awards banquet.
The event is set for 7 p.m. at the Barnesville Civic Center. [Full Story »]
The event is set for 7 p.m. at the Barnesville Civic Center. [Full Story »]
Braley death confirmed as suicide
Leeland Mark Braley's death has been confirmed as a suicide. GBI spokesman John Bankhead said autopsy results finalized last week indicted Braley died of cervical suspension consistent with suicide by hanging.
However, reports alleging Braley was murdered continue to turn up. [Full Story »]
However, reports alleging Braley was murdered continue to turn up. [Full Story »]
University system cuts go too deep!
By JoEllen Smith
Marietta Daily Journal
Parents of teenagers pay attention. You think your biggest worry is whether your children will get the HOPE Scholarship? You are in for the surprise of your life this year, and for the next couple of years. [Full Story »]
Marietta Daily Journal
Parents of teenagers pay attention. You think your biggest worry is whether your children will get the HOPE Scholarship? You are in for the surprise of your life this year, and for the next couple of years. [Full Story »]
Cuts would kill 4-H
Cuts proposed by the University System of Georgia would completely kill Georgia's venerable 4-H program.
The proposal includes elimination of all Georgia 4-H programs, 116 immediate layoffs which includes 94 County 4-H Agents, closing all five of the 4-H camping facilities including Rock Eagle, closing half of the county extension offices eliminating another 169 positions, and a host of other program eliminations and facility closures. [Full Story »]
The proposal includes elimination of all Georgia 4-H programs, 116 immediate layoffs which includes 94 County 4-H Agents, closing all five of the 4-H camping facilities including Rock Eagle, closing half of the county extension offices eliminating another 169 positions, and a host of other program eliminations and facility closures. [Full Story »]
GAC: #1 with a bullet
The Greater Atlanta Christian Spartans, starting the progeny of two NBA players and one NFL quarterback, proved worthy of their #1 ranking Tuesday night as they dismantled the Lamar County Trojans 82-39 in the lush basketball setting that is Long Forum on the GAC campus.
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Trojans fall to Spartans in round two battle
The Lamar County Trojans traveled to Greater Atlanta Christian School to take on the Spartans in round two of the GHSA Class AA state basketball tournament Tuesday night.
End 1st quarter: GAC 22, Lamar 13
Halftime: GAC 39, Lamar 17
End 3rd quarter: GAC 57, Lamar 29
Final: GAC 82, Lamar 39 [Full Story »]
End 1st quarter: GAC 22, Lamar 13
Halftime: GAC 39, Lamar 17
End 3rd quarter: GAC 57, Lamar 29
Final: GAC 82, Lamar 39 [Full Story »]
Lamar County Public Notices 03-02-2010

State of Georgia, County of Lamar
All creditors of the Estate of Joanne Cannafax Jones, deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 24th day of Feb., 2010.
Carla Woodham, Personal Representative, 1070 Buchanan Road, Griffin, GA 30224
(3-2)(4)(p)gpn18
Notice, Probate Court of Lamar County
Re: Petition of Angela Watson for discharge as Personal Representative of the estate of Meagan Rae Wood, deceased.
To: Michael Wood and all and singular the heirs of said decedent, the beneficiaries under the will, and to whom it may concern:
This is to notify you to file objection, if there is any, to the above referenced petition, in this Court on or before March 22, 2010.
Be notified further: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. 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, 326 Thomaston St., Barnesville, Ga. 30204, 770-358-5155. (2-23)(4)(p)gpn18
State of Georgia, County of Lamar
All creditors of the Estate of Frances Ballard Milam, deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 18th day of Feb., 2010.
Sue Milam Dunbar, Personal Representative, 102 Summers Ave., Barnesville, GA 30204
(2-23)(4)(p)gpn18
Notice, Probate Court of Lamar County
Re: Petition of Hazel Ann Gray for discharge as Executor of the estate of Barbara Ann Florence, deceased.
To: All Interested Persons and all and singular the heirs of said decedent, the beneficiaries under the will, and to whom it may concern:
This is to notify you to file objection, if there is any, to the above referenced petition, in this Court on or before March 15, 2010.
Be notified further: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. 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, 326 Thomaston St., Barnesville, Ga. 30204, 770-358-5155. (2-16)(4)(p)gpn18
State of Georgia, County of Lamar
All creditors of the Estate of James Barry Fossett, deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 2nd day of Feb., 2010.
Robert E. Fossett, Personal Representative, 1579 Van Buren Road, Barnesville, GA 30204
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State of Georgia, County of Lamar
All creditors of the Estate of Mildred B. Rooks, deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 29th day of January, 2010.
William J. Rooks, 508 Holmes Street, Barnesville, GA 30204 (2-9)(4)(p)gpn18
In the Superior Court of Lamar County, State of Georgia
McIntosh State Bank, Petitioner, vs. Holiday Investments, Inc., C. Richard Morrow and Michael H. Jackson, Respondents.
Civil Action No. 09B-889-W
Notice of Publication
To: Michael H. Jackson, 154 Highland Park Drive, McDonough, Georgia 30252
You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking Confirmation of Foreclosure was filed against you in said Court on October 26, 2009, and that by reason of an Order for Service by Publication entered by the Court on January 27, 2010, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the Clerk of said Court and serve upon Byrd Garland, Petitioner’s attorney, whose address is: Smith, Welch & Brittain, LLP, 117 Brookwood Avenue, Jackson, Georgia 3023, an Answer to the Application for Confirmation of Foreclosure within 60 days of January 27, 2010.
Witness the Honorable Thomas H. Wilson, Judge of said Court.
This the 3rd day of February, 2010.
/s/Danielle Lindsey, Clerk of Superior Court of Lamar County
(2-16)(4)(b)(ts)(aff)
In the Superior Court of Lamar County, State of Georgia
McIntosh State Bank, Petitioner, vs. Holiday Investments, Inc., C. Richard Morrow and Michael H. Jackson, Respondents.
Civil Action No. 09B-890-W
Notice of Publication
To: Michael H. Jackson, 154 Highland Park Drive, McDonough, Georgia 30252
You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking Confirmation of Foreclosure was filed against you in said Court on October 26, 2009, and that by reason of an Order for Service by Publication entered by the Court on January 27, 2010, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the Clerk of said Court and serve upon Byrd Garland, Petitioner’s attorney, whose address is: Smith, Welch & Brittain, LLP, 117 Brookwood Avenue, Jackson, Georgia 3023, an Answer to the Application for Confirmation of Foreclosure within 60 days of January 27, 2010.
Witness the Honorable Thomas H. Wilson, Judge of said Court.
This the 3rd day of February, 2010.
/s/Danielle Lindsey, Clerk of Superior Court of Lamar County
(2-16)(4)(b)(ts)(aff)
In the Juvenile Court of Lamar County, State of Georgia
In the interest of: J.G., Sex: W/F, DOB: 06/19/92, Case #085-10J-40; M.P., Sex: W/F, DOB: 07/12/01, Case #085-10J-41
Notice of Publication
To: Robert Phillips
Any and all known/unknown putative fathers and to whom it may concern and anyone claiming a parental interest in said child born to Dee Glover.
You are notified that a Deprivation action seeking custody was filed against you in said county on February 8, 2010 and by reason of an Order for Service by Publication entered by the court on February 9, 2010.
You are hereby commanded and required to be and appear before the Lamar County Juvenile Court, Lamar County Courthouse, Barnesville, Georgia, on 05/19/10 at 8:30 o’clock a.m. 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 17th day of February, 2010.
/s/Debra L. Holmes, Chief Deputy, Lamar County Juvenile Court (2-23)(4)(p)(aff)gpn10 [Full Story »]

























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