The murder trial of Lakievius Eleby got underway in Lamar superior court Wednesday morning with opening statements and witness testimony. Realtime trial updates follow...
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When Griffin Choral Arts performs Masterworks: Gloria! this week, many singers with ties to Lamar and Pike counties will be on the stage.
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Truck driver Larry Dobbins spent a late night playing cards at a mobile home on Hwy. 36 East Feb. 11 and decided to spend the night on the couch. He awoke the next morning to tragedy.
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Math – mere mention makes many people cringe. It seems no other subject is more feared by otherwise “know it all” 8th-graders who consistently protest, “Why do I need to learn this stuff? I’m never gonna use it."
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On Monday night, Feb. 20, sheriff’s deputies were called to the Amberwood Subdivision in reference to shots being fired. A description of the vehicles involved in the shooting were given to law enforcement officers and deputies located one vehicle on Cowan Road. The Griffin Police Department located the second vehicle on the N. Expressway near Ellis Road. Investigators determined the violence was gang related and suspects arrested were affiliated with either the Ratchet Boys or Southside Gang.
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In a surprise move, Shameik Spinks entered a guilty plea Monday in Lamar County superior court to the December 2010 home invasion murder of Danavan Bussey.
March Madness is coming to Gordon College as the Highlanders, winners of their last nine games, get ready to host a first round game in the Georgia junior college state tournament.
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