Entries from November 2010
Three Rivers RC calls meeting to discuss personnel
The Three Rivers Regional Commission has called a meeting for Wednesday, November 10 to discuss personnel. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Griffin office.
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Tax commissioner: 75 properties on the block
Tax commissioner Andrea Anthony is advertising 75 properties for tax sales this month due to delinquent taxes. The FiFa notices are published this week in The Herald-Gazette.
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Peanut Noodles with Chicken
Ingredients:
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup smooth natural peanut butter
2 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 1/2 tsp. chile-garlic sauce, or to taste
1 tsp. minced fresh ginger
8 oz. whole-wheat spaghetti
1 12-oz. bag fresh vegetable medley, such as carrots, broccoli, snow peas.
Directions:
Put a large pot of water on to boil for cooking pasta.
Meanwhile, place chicken in a skillet or saucepan and add enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, shred into bite-size strips.
Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, chile-garlic sauce and ginger in a large bowl.
Cook pasta in the boiling water until not quite tender, about 1 minute less than specified in the package directions. Add vegetables and cook until the pasta and vegetables are just tender, 1 minute more. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Rinse the pasta and vegetables with cool water to refresh. Stir the reserved cooking liquid into the peanut sauce; add the pasta, vegetables and chicken; toss well to coat. Serve warm or chilled.
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1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup smooth natural peanut butter
2 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 1/2 tsp. chile-garlic sauce, or to taste
1 tsp. minced fresh ginger
8 oz. whole-wheat spaghetti
1 12-oz. bag fresh vegetable medley, such as carrots, broccoli, snow peas.
Directions:
Put a large pot of water on to boil for cooking pasta.
Meanwhile, place chicken in a skillet or saucepan and add enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, shred into bite-size strips.
Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, chile-garlic sauce and ginger in a large bowl.
Cook pasta in the boiling water until not quite tender, about 1 minute less than specified in the package directions. Add vegetables and cook until the pasta and vegetables are just tender, 1 minute more. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Rinse the pasta and vegetables with cool water to refresh. Stir the reserved cooking liquid into the peanut sauce; add the pasta, vegetables and chicken; toss well to coat. Serve warm or chilled.
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PGP project off to fast start
Rollcast Energy has established an office here and company officials have gotten a quick start on construction of the Piedmont Green Power project.
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FNB failure a big blow
By Walter Geiger
There have been so many bank failures in Georgia and elsewhere around the country in recent months that we all have become somewhat conditioned to them. But, when one of two banks in your hometown fails, the severity of the blow is so readily apparent – the aftershocks so intense – one worries for the future of the community and the entire country. [Full Story »]
There have been so many bank failures in Georgia and elsewhere around the country in recent months that we all have become somewhat conditioned to them. But, when one of two banks in your hometown fails, the severity of the blow is so readily apparent – the aftershocks so intense – one worries for the future of the community and the entire country. [Full Story »]

Set clocks back tonight
Daylight Savings Time comes to an end tonight.
So, before retiring set your clocks back one hour and enjoy the extra sleep. [Full Story »]
So, before retiring set your clocks back one hour and enjoy the extra sleep. [Full Story »]

Trojans smash Canes 55-20
The Lamar County Trojans traveled to Monticello and beat the Hurricanes 55-20 Friday night and will host a first round playoff game at Trojan Field next week.
Lamar will host McIntosh County Academy, the third seed from Region 2AA. MCA (6-4) lost 21-19 to Tattnall County (9-1) Friday night.
Trojan Friday night scoring:
11:52 1st quarter. Lamar 7, Monticello 0. Nick Heminger recovered fumble on opening kickoff and returned for TD. Tyler Scandrett PAT.
8:09 1st quarter. Lamar 14, Monticello 0. Maurice Bloodser 36-yard TD run. Scandrett PAT.
3:20 1st quarter. Lamar 21, Monticello 0. Bloodser 1-yard TD run. Scandrett PAT.
2:25 2nd quarter. Lamar 21, Monticello 7. Monticello 88-yard TD pass. PAT good.
0:38 2nd quarter. Lamar 28, Monticello 7. Bloodser 37-yard TD pass to Quay Searcy. Scandrett PAT.
10:18 3rd quarter. Lamar 35, Monticello 7. Bloodser 59-yard TD pass to Robert Blount. Scandrett PAT.
9:42 4th quarter. Lamar 35, Monticello 14. Monticello 4-yard TD run. PAT good.
6:51 4th quarter. Lamar 41, Monticello 14. Bloodser 6-yard TD run. PAT failed.
6:19 4th quarter. Lamar 48, Monticello 14. Lawrence Austin 25-yard TD run. Scandrett PAT.
5:58 4th quarter. Lamar 48, Monticello 20. Monticello 45-yard TD pass. PAT failed.
5:37 4th quarter. Lamar 55, Monticello 20. Lance Austin 74-yard TD run. Scandrett PAT.
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Lamar will host McIntosh County Academy, the third seed from Region 2AA. MCA (6-4) lost 21-19 to Tattnall County (9-1) Friday night.
Trojan Friday night scoring:
11:52 1st quarter. Lamar 7, Monticello 0. Nick Heminger recovered fumble on opening kickoff and returned for TD. Tyler Scandrett PAT.
8:09 1st quarter. Lamar 14, Monticello 0. Maurice Bloodser 36-yard TD run. Scandrett PAT.
3:20 1st quarter. Lamar 21, Monticello 0. Bloodser 1-yard TD run. Scandrett PAT.
2:25 2nd quarter. Lamar 21, Monticello 7. Monticello 88-yard TD pass. PAT good.
0:38 2nd quarter. Lamar 28, Monticello 7. Bloodser 37-yard TD pass to Quay Searcy. Scandrett PAT.
10:18 3rd quarter. Lamar 35, Monticello 7. Bloodser 59-yard TD pass to Robert Blount. Scandrett PAT.
9:42 4th quarter. Lamar 35, Monticello 14. Monticello 4-yard TD run. PAT good.
6:51 4th quarter. Lamar 41, Monticello 14. Bloodser 6-yard TD run. PAT failed.
6:19 4th quarter. Lamar 48, Monticello 14. Lawrence Austin 25-yard TD run. Scandrett PAT.
5:58 4th quarter. Lamar 48, Monticello 20. Monticello 45-yard TD pass. PAT failed.
5:37 4th quarter. Lamar 55, Monticello 20. Lance Austin 74-yard TD run. Scandrett PAT.
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Coffey
Emma Louise Poteet Coffey, 81, of Barnesville died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010. Services will be held Saturday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m. at Williams Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, Nov. 5, from 6-8 p.m.
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FUMC homecoming is Sunday
Barnesville’s First United Methodist Church, founded in 1827, will host Homecoming services Sunday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m.
Dr. Sam Coker who served as church pastor from 1960-1965 will deliver the sermon. After the service, lunch will be served in the church fellowship hall.
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Dr. Sam Coker who served as church pastor from 1960-1965 will deliver the sermon. After the service, lunch will be served in the church fellowship hall.
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Stop the bleeding; save the patient
The Augusta Chronicle
It's not just the number of promising young lawmakers and other new leaders elected Tuesday that is encouraging for the future of this country. It's also the apparent quality of them.
From the U.S. Senate to the U.S. House to hundreds of state offices across the country, it does appear as if, as Kennedy said in his inaugural address, "the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans."
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It's not just the number of promising young lawmakers and other new leaders elected Tuesday that is encouraging for the future of this country. It's also the apparent quality of them.
From the U.S. Senate to the U.S. House to hundreds of state offices across the country, it does appear as if, as Kennedy said in his inaugural address, "the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans."
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Fracas leaves jailer hurt, inmate tasered
A jailer was reportedly injured and an inmate tasered during an inmate uprising at the Lamar jail Saturday night.
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Election: GOP runs strong; Fouts wins in Milner
Georgia's Republican party appeared poised at midnight to win all of Georgia's statewide races, take control of the U.S. House and make strong gains in the U.S. Senate.
One incumbent Democratic congressman from Macon, Jim Marshall, was ousted. Another, Sanford Bishop, has apparently survived but by a narrow margin.
“This is not an election,” said GOP Georgia chairwoman Sue Everhart. “This is a restraining order against Barack Obama.”
Here are the Lamar Co. results - all precincts reporting.
Milner City Council
Jody Alford 26
Bridget Fouts 42
State House District 125
David Gault (D) 822
Susan Holmes (R) 503
State House District 136
Sharon Howard (D) 56
Tony Sellier (R) 227
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One incumbent Democratic congressman from Macon, Jim Marshall, was ousted. Another, Sanford Bishop, has apparently survived but by a narrow margin.
“This is not an election,” said GOP Georgia chairwoman Sue Everhart. “This is a restraining order against Barack Obama.”
Here are the Lamar Co. results - all precincts reporting.
Milner City Council
Jody Alford 26
Bridget Fouts 42
State House District 125
David Gault (D) 822
Susan Holmes (R) 503
State House District 136
Sharon Howard (D) 56
Tony Sellier (R) 227
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Sheriff's report
Between Saturday, Oct. 23 and Friday, Oct. 29, the Lamar County sheriff’s office made the following arrests:
Corey Bernard Mangham, 32, Barnesville, speeding and driving while license suspended orrevoked;
James Edward Mitchell, 52, Barnesville, terroist threat over the computer and firearm possession by a convicted felon;
Danny Terrill Hayes, 34, Hampton, speeding, DUI alcohol;
Dominique Quarteze Sullivan, 17, Thomaston, tag light required, driving in violation of licensed restrictions, DUI alcohol underage and open container;
Preston Lemuel Young, 20, Lithonia, serving jail time;
Jonathan Dwayne Wilson, 23, Barnesville, no charges listed;
Victor Eugene Reece, 25, Atlanta, violation of probation;
Brandon Dmarik Morgan, 25, Macon, violation of probation;
Bernard Kearse Jr., 27, Miami, Fla., theft by bringing stolen property into state, financial transaction card theft and possession of less than an ounce of marijuana;
Christopher Jordan, 32, Maple, financial transaction card theft and theft by receiving stolen property;
Heather Sterling Jordan, 35, Marietta, theft by receiving stolen property and financial card transaction theft;
Zachary Lavon Beneby, 21, Miami, Fla., financial transaction card theft and theft by bringing stolen property into state;
Eric Darnell Hall, 45, Barnesville, theft by taking, driving while license suspended or revoked, theft by taking motor vehicle;
Alford Jermoe Ewing, 39, Barnesville, violation of probation.
Deputies answered 104 calls and 911 answered 76. Deputies responded to 21 calls, the Barnesville police department to 21 calls, the Lamar County fire department to 18, the Barnesville fire department to one and Mid Georgia ambulance service responded to 38. There were 11 accidents. Deputies issued 13 traffic citations and served 27 warrants and 33 subpoenas or civil papers. [Full Story »]
Corey Bernard Mangham, 32, Barnesville, speeding and driving while license suspended orrevoked;
James Edward Mitchell, 52, Barnesville, terroist threat over the computer and firearm possession by a convicted felon;
Danny Terrill Hayes, 34, Hampton, speeding, DUI alcohol;
Dominique Quarteze Sullivan, 17, Thomaston, tag light required, driving in violation of licensed restrictions, DUI alcohol underage and open container;
Preston Lemuel Young, 20, Lithonia, serving jail time;
Jonathan Dwayne Wilson, 23, Barnesville, no charges listed;
Victor Eugene Reece, 25, Atlanta, violation of probation;
Brandon Dmarik Morgan, 25, Macon, violation of probation;
Bernard Kearse Jr., 27, Miami, Fla., theft by bringing stolen property into state, financial transaction card theft and possession of less than an ounce of marijuana;
Christopher Jordan, 32, Maple, financial transaction card theft and theft by receiving stolen property;
Heather Sterling Jordan, 35, Marietta, theft by receiving stolen property and financial card transaction theft;
Zachary Lavon Beneby, 21, Miami, Fla., financial transaction card theft and theft by bringing stolen property into state;
Eric Darnell Hall, 45, Barnesville, theft by taking, driving while license suspended or revoked, theft by taking motor vehicle;
Alford Jermoe Ewing, 39, Barnesville, violation of probation.
Deputies answered 104 calls and 911 answered 76. Deputies responded to 21 calls, the Barnesville police department to 21 calls, the Lamar County fire department to 18, the Barnesville fire department to one and Mid Georgia ambulance service responded to 38. There were 11 accidents. Deputies issued 13 traffic citations and served 27 warrants and 33 subpoenas or civil papers. [Full Story »]
Barnesville police report
Between Saturday, Oct. 23 and Friday, Oct. 29, the Barnesville police department made four arrests:
Brian Altman, 457 Jackson Rd., Barnesville, driving while license suspended;
Antonio Goddard, 213 Mill St., Barnesville, burglary;
Demarcus Jenkins, 112 First St., Barnesville, theft by taking;
Cheveckio Wilson, 627 Greenwood St., Barnesville, burglary and possession of marijuana.
Officers answered 64 calls for service including two accidents, three alarms, seven building security checks, five burglaries, three damage to property, two disturbances, four domestics, 13 escorts, one fraud, one hit and run, five miscellaneous, two noise complaints, one shots fired, one suicide attempt, eight suspicious persons/vehicles and six thefts. They issued 20 citations including one driving while license suspended, one improper left turn, one loud music, one passing in no passing zone, one seatbelt violation, 14 speeding and one window tint violation.
REPORT CRIME
Contact investigators Al Moltrum or Dickie Carreker at 770-358-1244 or [email protected]
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Brian Altman, 457 Jackson Rd., Barnesville, driving while license suspended;
Antonio Goddard, 213 Mill St., Barnesville, burglary;
Demarcus Jenkins, 112 First St., Barnesville, theft by taking;
Cheveckio Wilson, 627 Greenwood St., Barnesville, burglary and possession of marijuana.
Officers answered 64 calls for service including two accidents, three alarms, seven building security checks, five burglaries, three damage to property, two disturbances, four domestics, 13 escorts, one fraud, one hit and run, five miscellaneous, two noise complaints, one shots fired, one suicide attempt, eight suspicious persons/vehicles and six thefts. They issued 20 citations including one driving while license suspended, one improper left turn, one loud music, one passing in no passing zone, one seatbelt violation, 14 speeding and one window tint violation.
REPORT CRIME
Contact investigators Al Moltrum or Dickie Carreker at 770-358-1244 or [email protected]
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Public Notices

State of Georgia, County of Lamar
All creditors of the estate of Miriam Joyce Lassiter Evans, 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 Oct., 2010.
Trina E. Blocker, 363 Oliver Road, Barnesville, Ga. 30204
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Citation, Probate Court of Lamar County
Re: Estate of Oscar Obrian Waldrop, (former) minor/ward.
To whom it may concern and:
The conservator(s) of the above estate, has/have applied for Discharge from said trust. This is to notify the above interested party(ies) to show cause, if any they can, why said conservator(s) should not be discharged from office and liability. All objections must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and filed with the above Probate Court, 326 Thomaston St., Barnesville, Ga. 30204 on or before Nov. 15, 2010, said date being more than 30 days from the date of publication, or if personally served, then 10 days from the date of such service. All pleadings must be signed before a notary public or probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the below 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.
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In the Probate Court of Lamar County, State of Georgia
In Re: Estate of Barron Virgil Bevil, Deceased
Estate No. 7658
Petition by personal representative for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers
Notice
William Larry Bevil has petitioned for waiver of bond and/or for the grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-261 in regard to the above estate. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before Nov. 22, 2010. 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 address/telephone number listed below for the required amount of filing fees.) If any objections are filed, the Petition maybe denied or 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 Street, Barnesville, Ga. 30204, 770-358-5155
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State of Georgia, County of Lamar
All creditors of the estate of Ben F. Harris, 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 19th day of Oct., 2010.
Diane Brinkley, 209 LaFayette St., Barnesville, Ga. 30204 (10-26)(4)(p)gpn7
State of Georgia, County of Lamar
All creditors of the estate of Angelo Ace, 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 14th day of Oct., 2010.
Rene A. Waters, Personal Representative, 130 Aldora St., Barnesville, Ga. 30204
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State of Georgia, County of Lamar
All creditors of the estate of Violet Vivian Johnson, deceased, 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 13th day of Oct., 2010.
Bobby York, Maureen York, Executors, 107 Honeysuckle Lane, Barnesville, Ga. 30204
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State of Georgia, County of Lamar
All creditors of the estate of Jimmie Burousas Sr., 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 12th day of Oct., 2010.
James Carl Walker, Jr., 287 Johnstonville Rd., Barnes-ville, Ga. 30204
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State of Georgia, County of Lamar
All creditors of the estate of Geneva Taylor, 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 10th day of Sept., 2010. Clarence Taylor, Glenda R. Allen and Bobby M. Smith, Personal Representatives.
699 Forsyth St., Apt. 1, Barnesville, GA 30204.
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In the Juvenile Court of Lamar County, State of Georgia
In the Interest of: D.T., Sex: W/M, DOB: 08/28/02, Age: 8, Case #085-10J-228; M.S., Sex: W/M, DOB: 12/22/04, Age: 5, Case #085-10J-229; C.A., Sex: W/M, DOB: 10/11/06, Age: 4, Case #085-10J-230.
Children Under 18 Years of Age
To Travis Ivy, and any and all known/unknown putative fathers or to whom it may concern and anyone else claiming a parental interest in said children born to Samantha Anderson.
You are notified that a Deprivation action seeking custody was filed against you in said county on October 12, 2010 and by reason of an Order for Service by Publication entered by the court on October 13, 2010.
You are hereby commanded and required to be and appear before the Lamar County Juvenile Court, Lamar County Courthouse, Barnesville, Georgia on 01/05/11 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 14th day of October, 2010.
/s/Debra L. Holmes, Chief Deputy Clerk, Lamar County Juvenile Court
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In the Juvenile Court of Lamar County, State of Georgia
In the Interest of: E.S., Sex: B/M, DOB: 09/04/00, Age: 10, Case #085-10J-238; E.J.B., Sex: B/M, DOB: 11/28/01, Age: 8, Case #085-10J-239; E.M.S., Sex: B/F, DOB: 06/04/05, Age: 5, Case #085-10J-240, E.S., Sex: B/M, DOB: 05/26/06, Age: 4, Case #085-10J-241.
Children Under 18 Years of Age, Notice of Publication
To any and all known/unknown putative fathers or to whom it may concern and anyone else claiming a parental interest in said children born to Roshunda Shaw.
You are notified that a Deprivation action seeking custody was filed against you in said county on 10/20/10 and by reason of an Order for Service by Publication entered by the court on 10/28/10.
You are hereby commanded and required to be and appear before the Lamar County Juvenile Court, Lamar County Courthouse, Barnesville, Georgia on 01/05/11 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 26th day of October, 2010.
/s/Debra L. Holmes, Chief Deputy Clerk, Lamar County Juvenile Court
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In the Juvenile Court of Lamar County, State of Georgia
In the Interest of: J.F., Sex: W/M, DOB: 05/20/94, Age: 16, Case #085-10J-231.
Child Under 18 Years of Age, Notice of Publication
To: any and all known/unknown putative fathers or to whom it may concern and anyone else claiming a parental interest in said child born to Tracy Faron.
You are notified that a Deprivation action seeking custody was filed against you in said county on 10/15/2010 and by reason of an Order for Service by Publication entered by the court on 10/18/2010.
You are hereby commanded and required to be and appear before the Lamar County Juvenile Court, Lamar County Courthouse, Barnesville, Georgia on 01/05/11 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 25th day of October, 2010.
/s/Debra L. Holmes, Chief Deputy Clerk, Lamar County Juvenile Court
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Concurrent Notice to Public of No Significant Impact on the Environment and Notice of Request for Release of Funds
Date of Publication: November 2, 2010
Lamar County Board of Commissioners
408 Thomaston Street, Suite E
Barnesville, GA 30204
770-358-5146
To All Interested Agencies, Groups and Persons:
On or about November 18, 2010, Lamar County will request the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to release Federal Funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, amended for the following project:
Project Title: Lamar County 2010 CDBG Water Improvements
Project Activities: P-03J-01 – Water Improvements
Project Description: Lamar County proposes to use CDBG funds to install 6 inch water lines in its 2010 Target Area in order to provide clean and reliable water as well as fire protection to area residents. The Target Area consists of 166 persons of which 129, or 78%, are low to moderate income citizens.
Project Location: The 2010 Target Area is located in Lamar County west of the City of Barnesville adjacent to the Upson County line and consists of Midway Road, Ponderosa Lane, and Shady Brook Lane.
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)
It has been determined that such request for release of funds will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality of human environment and, accordingly, the above named County has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P L 91-190).
The reasons for such determination not to prepare such statement are as follows:
The project will have no significant adverse impact on the environment.
An Environmental Review Record respecting the proposed project has been made by the above named County which documents the environmental review of the project and more fully sets forth the reasons why such Statement is not required. This Environmental Review Record is on file at the above address and is available for public examination and copying upon request at the Lamar County Board of Commissioners Administrative Office located at 408 Thomaston Street, Suite E, Barnesville, Georgia 30204 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., except holidays.
No further environmental review of such project is proposed to be conducted prior to the Request for Release of Funds.
Public Comments on FONSI
All interested agencies, groups and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments for consideration by the County. Such written comments should be received at the Lamar County Board of Commissioners Administrative Office, at 408 Thomaston Street, Suite E, Barnesville, Georgia 30204, on or before November 17, 2010. All such comments so received will be considered and the County will not request the release of CDBG funds or take administrative action on the within project prior to the date specified in the preceding sentence.
Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds (NOI /RROF)
At least one day after the termination of the public comments period for the FONSI, but not before comments on the FONSI have been considered and resolved, Lamar County will submit a Request for Release of Funds (RROF) and Certification to DCA. By so doing, the County will ask DCA to allow it to commit funds to this project certifying that (1) it has performed the environmental review prescribed by HUD regulations ("Environmental Review Procedures for Title I Community Development Block Grant Program" - 24 CFR Part 58), and 2) the Certifying officer, Mr. Jay Matthews III, Lamar County Board of Commissioners Chairman, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review or resulting decision making and action. The legal effect of the certification is that by approving it, DCA will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Protection Act thus allowing Lamar County to commit Community Development Block Grant funds to this project.
Objection to Release of Funds
DCA will accept objections to this approval of the release of funds and the certification only if it is on one of the following bases: a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the Certifying Officer, or b) that the applicant’s Environmental Review Record for the project indicated omission of a required decision, finding, or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58) and may be addressed to DCA at CDBG Section, 60 Executive Park South, Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231.
Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by the State. No objection received after December 3, 2010 will be considered by DCA.
Lamar County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Jay Matthews III, Chairman, 408 Thomaston Street, Suite E, Barnesville, GA 30204
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Notice of Public Sale of Abandoned Vehicles
Pursuant to OCGA Subsection 40-11-2, Mitch’s Automotive Inc. through its agents states that the following vehicles are abandoned and will be sold at auction on November 17th, 2010, 10:00 a.m., 334 Yatesville Road, Barnesville, GA 30204.
1992 Isuzu Trooper JACDH58V1N7908459
1999 Ford Expedition 1FMRU1767XLB19714
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Notice of Public Sale of Abandoned Vehicles
Pursuant to OCGA Subsection 40-11-2, Mitch’s Automotive Inc. through its agents states that the following vehicles are abandoned and will be sold at auction on November 17th, 2010, 10:00 a.m., 334 Yatesville Road, Barnesville, GA 30204.
1988 Honda Civic- 1HGED3540JA020544
1994 Ford Ranger- 1FTCR10A3LUB67841
1994 Chevy S10- 1GCCS14Z2R8148378
1991 Ford Escort- 1FAPP14J6MW380862
2001 Lincoln Towncar- 1LNHM82W21Y662376
1996 Dodge Caravan- 1B4GP44R1TB400021
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