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News - Topics from June, 2010

Career academy charter ready for board

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Wednesday, June 30. 2010
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The steering committee charged with coming up with a charter application for the new Lamar County College and Career Academy approved the key document which will be presented to the school board for approval July 20. [Full Story »] 

Texting while driving ban begins Thursday

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Monday, June 28. 2010
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The Augusta Chronicle

Starting Thursday, drivers will be barred by state law from texting while driving. [Full Story »] 

Blue Cross, Spalding Regional reach agreement

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Saturday, June 26. 2010
Tenet Healthcare Corporation, which operates Spalding Regional Medical Center in Griffin and Sylvan Grove Hospital in Jackson, announced today it has reached agreement with Blue Cross, Blue Shield of Georgia to provide care for its policyholders. [Full Story »] 

Milner cleans up code violations

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Friday, June 25. 2010
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Milner solved two of its six code violation cases with simple letters to owners that resulted in cleanups of nuisance yards, city council heard at its June 8 meeting. [Full Story »] 

Public works director Brown has resigned

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Thursday, June 24. 2010
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Lamar County public works director Bill Brown has resigned his position.
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Town Hall meeting on tap Thursday

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Tuesday, June 22. 2010
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A town hall meeting, featuring three candidates for elective office, will be held Thursday, June 24 at the Barnesville Civic Center.
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Roundabout possible at Hwy. 36 East, Morgan Dairy Rd.

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Monday, June 21. 2010
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One of the options on the table for correcting sight lines and other issues at the hazardous intersection of Hwy. 36 East and Morgan Dairy Road is a roundabout.

Roundabouts are suddenly a favorite with the insurance industry and, as a result, with Georgia’s Department of Transportation.

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Kiwanis reverse raffle is Friday

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Monday, June 14. 2010
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The Barnesville Kiwanis Club will host its annual reverse raffle Friday, June 18 at the Barnesville Civic Center beginning at 7 p.m. [Full Story »] 

Killer files supreme court appeal

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Thursday, June 10. 2010
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A man convicted of shooting his estranged wife six times at an intersection has filed an appeal of his murder conviction to the Georgia Supreme Court. The case is set for oral argument before the court on Monday, June 14.
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Teen charged with shooting his grandmother

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Wednesday, June 9. 2010
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Press release from Capt. Tony Ranieri of the Spalding County sheriff's office:

A 18 year old man has been arrested by investigators for the shooting of his grandmother according to Sheriff Dee Stewart. [Full Story »] 

DA to discuss judge's alleged relationship

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Tuesday, June 8. 2010
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Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney, Scott Ballard will hold a news conference Friday, June 11 at 2 p.m. on the front steps of the Fayette County Justice Center to announce the results of the investigation into allegations of an inappropriate relationship between former Griffin Judicial Circuit Superior Court Chief Judge Paschal A. English, Jr. and a member of the Public Defender’s Office. [Full Story »] 

Two arrested in child's death

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Tuesday, June 8. 2010
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Two Williamson women have been charged in connection with the May 22 death of a Williamson two-year-old. [Full Story »] 

Shooting victim's funeral is Wednesday

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Monday, June 7. 2010
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Funeral services for Christopher Lee Chambley, 29, will be held Wednesday, June 9 at 3 p.m. at Haisten McCullough Funeral Home in Griffin. [Full Story »] 

Ozier School recital is today

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Sunday, June 6. 2010
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The annual recital by dancers from the Ozier School of Dance is set for 4 p.m. today at the Fine Arts Center. [Full Story »] 

Early voting gets underway Monday

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Thursday, June 3. 2010
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Early voting in the July 20 general primary begins Monday, June 7 at the elections board office in the courthouse annex (old Martin Professional Building) on Thomaston Street in Barnesville.
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