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Entries from September 2010

Gordon Theatre opens season with ‘Sylvia’

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in Features

Monday, September 20. 2010

When Gordon College Assistant Professor of Theater Rhonda Wooley saw the play “Sylvia” a few years ago, she knew she wanted to bring it to campus. [Full Story »]

Easy Ham Sandwiches

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Tasha Webster

in Food

Monday, September 20. 2010

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Sauce ingredients:

2 sticks butter
3 tablespoons dried mustard
1 teaspoon Worchestershire sauce
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 small grated onion

Thin slices of ham
Sliced swiss cheese
Onion Buns or your favorite bun

Mix melted butter with all sauce ingredients in pan. Spread mixture on onion buns. Stack thin slices of ham and a slice of swiss cheese on each bun. Wrap in foil. (You can freeze at this point.) Heat before serving. 400 degrees for ten minutes. [Full Story »]

Buggy Days smiles

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Walter Geiger

in News

Saturday, September 18. 2010

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All day Saturday and Sunday, Buggy Days did what it does best... [Full Story »]

Buggy Days in full swing

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Walter Geiger

in News

Saturday, September 18. 2010

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The 37th edition of Barnesville Buggy Days gets in full swing today, beginning with the Buggython Road Race at 8 a.m.

The race includes a 5K, 10K and two-mile fun walk. The starting line is at Summers Field. [Full Story »]

Lamar beats Morgan 20-15

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Walter Geiger

in Sports

Friday, September 17. 2010

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The Lamar County Trojans and the Pike County Pirates can take command of the title race in their new region with wins over 4AA opponents tonight. [Full Story »]

Sheriff's dept. adds name to report

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Staff Writer

in Arrests

Thursday, September 16. 2010

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Major Brad White of the LCSO has added a name to the most recent sheriff's report, saying it was left off the list. [Full Story »]

Spalding man clings to life after shooting

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Laura Geiger

in Crime

Thursday, September 16. 2010

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Forty-three year old Scott Payne continues to cling to life after being shot at his Spalding County home. [Full Story »]

A good use of your tax dollars?

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Walter Geiger

in Opinion

Thursday, September 16. 2010

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From the American Family Association...

While millions of Americans struggle to keep their homes and jobs, President Barack Obama can't give your tax dollars away fast enough.

August 26, 2010

According to the Associated Press, the Obama administration will give away nearly $6 million of American tax dollars to restore 63 historic and cultural sites, including Islamic mosques and minarets, in 55 nations. [Full Story »]

Buggy Days dance promises music, food and fun

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Thursday, September 16. 2010

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The Buggy Days main event weekend kicks off Friday night with the annual concert and street dance at Ritz Park in downtown Barnesville.
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Absentee ballots are available

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Staff Writer

in News

Thursday, September 16. 2010

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Absentee ballots are available for the Municipal Special Election and the General Election to be held on November 2, 2010. [Full Story »]

Almost Anything Goes cancelled

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Wednesday, September 15. 2010

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The Almost Anything Goes competition set for Thursday night at Summers Field has been scratched from the Buggy Days lineup. [Full Story »]

Brenda Lee Stansell

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Staff Writer

in Obituaries

Wednesday, September 15. 2010

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Brenda Lee Stansell died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010 at Monroe County Memorial Chapel with burial in Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens. Rev. Eddie Webb will officiate. The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010 at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. [Full Story »]

Ellerby has not provided restitution plan

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Walter Geiger

in News

Wednesday, September 15. 2010

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Gretchen Ellerby, the former Lamar County commission office manager, payroll clerk and human resources director, has yet to make restitution for her alleged $5,000 a year unapproved pay raise. [Full Story »]

Who makes what? County salaries listed

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Wednesday, September 15. 2010

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The Herald-Gazette periodically looks into and reports on salaries paid local officials and top managers.

With recent concerns over Lamar County’s budget shortfall, those salary amounts – who makes what – have been on the minds of taxpayers. What follows is the first in a series of reports on those salaries. [Full Story »]

Legal notices

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Public Notices and Legal Advertising

Tuesday, September 14. 2010

State of Georgia, County of Lamar
All creditors of the estate of Marjorie Ruth Little, 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 9th day of September, 2010.
Shirley H. Babb, Personal Representative, 6585 Old Riverside Dr., NW, Atlanta, Ga. 30328.
(9-14)(4)(p)gpn18

State of Georgia, County of Lamar
All creditors of the estate of Gracie Kate Van Houten, 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 9th day of September, 2010.
Katherine Van Houten Turner, Thomas Jackson Van Houten, Personal Representatives, P.O. Box 425, Zebulon, Ga. 30295
(9-14)(4)(p)gpn18

State of Georgia, County of Lamar
All creditors of the estate of Mary A. Harrison, 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 8th day of September, 2010.
Janice K. Fowler, 307 Old Milner Rd., Barnesville, Ga. 30204 (9-14)(4)(p)gpn18

Notice to Debtors and Creditors
In Re: Estate of Wendell Delano Rhodes
To all creditors of the estate of Wendell Delano Rhodes, deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia; you are hereby notified to render your demands to the undersigned Executrix according to law. All persons who are indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned Executrix for the estate.
Judith Johnson Rhodes, 142 Trice Road, Milner, Ga. 30257.
John P. Joiner, Attorney-at -law, 217 North Hill Street, Griffin, Ga. 30223, 770-412-6045. (9-7)(4)(p)gpn7
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