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Devane coming home; Elliott her herovideo

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Laura Geiger
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Wednesday, March 30. 2011
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Lamar deputy Jeannie Devane who was injured in a serious traffic accident last night is expected to be released from Atlanta Medical Center tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Dustin Elliott, the man who pulled her from her burning patrol car at the crash scene, is being hailed as a hero. [Full Story »] 

Controversial TSPLOST vote looms

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Walter Geiger
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Friday, March 25. 2011
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By Sherri Ellington

All three local governments are gearing up for next year’s voter referendum on the special district transportation sales and use tax, commonly known as T-SPLOST. [Full Story »] 

Vintage karts roaring at Lamar Raceway

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Walter Geiger
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Thursday, March 24. 2011
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By Sherri Ellington

Engines will be roaring and go-karts will be flying around the track as the Georgia Sprint Karting Association and Vintage Karting Association hold the 2011 Vintage Kart Winter Nationals at the Lamar County Raceway March 24-26. [Full Story »] 

Horrific crash kills two, injures 13

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Walter Geiger
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Wednesday, March 23. 2011
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Two Decatur men were killed and 13 others injured Tuesday night on I-75 just south of the High Falls road southbound on ramp. Their Chevy 3500 van ran off the road, hit a guardrail and overturned.

The crash occurred in Monroe County very near the Lamar County line and Lamar emergecy personnel were among those responding in force to the tragic scene. [Full Story »] 

County commission calls Tuesday meeting

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Walter Geiger
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Monday, March 21. 2011
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The Lamar County commission will hold a special called meeting Tuesday, March 22 at 4 p.m. [Full Story »] 

Teen drowns at Lake Juliette

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Walter Geiger
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Sunday, March 20. 2011
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A 16-year-old boy drowned Sunday at Lake Juliette in Monroe County. [Full Story »] 

Gordon presidential search extended

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Walter Geiger
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Thursday, March 17. 2011
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University System of Georgia Chief Operating Officer Rob Watts announced today that the presidential search process at Gordon College is being extended through the summer. [Full Story »] 

SPLOST vote is today

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Walter Geiger
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Tuesday, March 15. 2011
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Polling places throughout Lamar County are open through 7 p.m. today for registered voters to cast ballots in the SPLOST referendum. [Full Story »] 

House fire at High Falls

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Staff Writer
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Thursday, March 10. 2011
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Monroe County Emergency Services firefighters and Monroe County Sheriff's Office investigators responded to a house fire early this morning at 252 Pioneer Trail in High Falls after a neighbor saw flames and called 911. [Full Story »] 

SPLOST: Let your vote count

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Walter Geiger
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Thursday, March 10. 2011
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Lamar County voters will go to the polls March 15 to decide whether or not to continue to impose a one cent sales tax to fund a varied wish list of projects.
[Full Story »] 

And the winners are...

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Walter Geiger
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Wednesday, March 9. 2011
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Barnesville Mayor Peter Banks, named outstanding citizen of the year at Tuesday's chamber of commerce dinner, told the crowd that the award was "the best of all the awards I've received in my life." [Full Story »] 

Bad news on restructuring LCWSA debt

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Walter Geiger
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Friday, March 4. 2011
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he first of up to three financial advisors to be consulted by the Lamar County water authority had bad news for any possible debt restructuring – bond issues would more than likely result in a higher interest rate than the authority is paying now. [Full Story »] 

Vehicular homicide suspect pleads not guilty

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Walter Geiger
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Friday, March 4. 2011
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Paige Nicole Brown, 30, entered not guilty pleas and had her case assigned to a public defender in Lamar superior court Feb. 22. [Full Story »] 

Trojans advance to Elite 8

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Laura Geiger
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Wednesday, March 2. 2011
The Trojans beat Albany to advance to the Elite 8 Wednesday night. They won 63-55 in the LCCHS gym as they hosted Albany in the Sweet Sixteen round.

Realtime scoring was provided from the game.

End 1st quarter: Lamar 15, Albany 10

Halftime: Lamar 31, Albany 24

End 3rd quarter: Lamar 41, Albany 36

Final: Lamar 63, Albany 55 [Full Story »] 
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