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News - Topics from December, 2011

Academy QZAB bond approved

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Wednesday, December 28. 2011
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In a single night, both the Lamar board of education and the county commission approved a Quality Zone Academy Bond issuance that will help put a wing on the high school to house the new College Career Academy charter school.
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Butts mega project worries High Falls residents

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Walter Geiger
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Friday, December 23. 2011
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A huge economic development project which would largely be built in Butts County but encroaches into Lamar County, is a source of concern for High Falls residents and water quality activists.
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Another pet missing

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Walter Geiger
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Thursday, December 22. 2011
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Phoebe has been missing from the Houston Street area in Barnesville for three weeks, leaving behind three brokenhearted kids who adored her. If you have seen Phoebe, contact Tiffany Logan at tntlogan@gmail.com [Full Story »] 

Tragedy strikes Patel family

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Wednesday, December 21. 2011
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Three members of the widespread Patel family were killed Monday in a bus crash in their home country of India. [Full Story »] 

Putting Christ back in Xmas

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Walter Geiger
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Tuesday, December 20. 2011
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I remember the first time I ever saw the term Xmas. I was just a kid. It was a week or so before Christmas and my brother and I had gone to spend the night with an older sister, her husband, and their young son. On a large mirror in the living room of their home, written in white shoe polish, were the words “Merry Xmas!” I was confused. [Full Story »] 

GSP: Don't drink and drive during holidays

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Walter Geiger
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Monday, December 19. 2011
The Georgia State Patrol is reminding motorists to plan carefully before hitting the highways for the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holiday travel periods. Troopers are cautioning drivers to plan for a sober designated driver if alcohol consumption will be part of the celebrations. [Full Story »] 

Former deputy court clerk succumbs

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Walter Geiger
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Friday, December 16. 2011
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Longtime deputy court clerk Joan Brooks Ruffin died early Friday morning in an area hospital.

Visitation will be held Saturday, Dec. 17 from 6-8 p.m. at the Ruffin home at 7029 Yatesville Rd. in Yatesville. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church. [Full Story »] 

Mom appreciates Empty Stocking Fund

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Walter Geiger
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Wednesday, December 14. 2011
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When Marjorie Chambley moved to Barnesville three years ago, she lost her job right at Christmas and the Empty Stocking Fund came through for her children. Marjorie expected to be on her feet by now, but the rug was pulled out from under her when her beloved brother, Chris Chambley, was shot to death in June 2010. [Full Story »] 

Gordon gives to ESF, other charities

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Walter Geiger
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Monday, December 12. 2011
From Tamara Boatwright, Gordon College

It took several trips for members of the Barnesville Fire Department to collect all the gifts donated to the Empty Stocking Fund Monday by the Gordon College staff and faculty. [Full Story »] 

Jimmy Hammett has died

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Walter Geiger
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Friday, December 9. 2011
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Barnesville native Jimmy Hammett died Thursday. Hammett pastored churches in Pike County and was a historian who chronicled the life of Ches McCartney, also known as the Goatman.
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ESF After Hours a success, more money needed

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Staff Writer
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Wednesday, December 7. 2011
The Empty Stocking Fund After Hours held Dec. 1 at United Bank contributed greatly to the $6,836.92 that was added to the coffers of the Christmas charity. This will enable more children to receive Christmas gifts from the fund. The ESF set a goal of $25,000 for Christmas 2011, with nearly $9,000 in the bank.
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Charter Academy gets $2.6 million grant

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Walter Geiger
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Monday, December 5. 2011
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The Lamar County school system has received $2.6 million in grant funding for the Lamar County College and Career Academy, according to Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle. [Full Story »] 
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