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Pattens happy in their new home

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Walter Geiger
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Monday, April 30. 2012
By Kay S. Pedrotti

Nobody could be prouder of a new home than Pat Patten and his children, daughter Melissa and son Jason.

The Pattens were among the Grove Street families whose homes were totally destroyed in last year’s EF3 tornado. They were huddled in the interior of the house and were not injured -- but they lost almost everything.
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Chick Willis to get Legend award

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Walter Geiger
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Thursday, April 26. 2012
Culloden's own Chick Willis will be the recipient of the Georgia Music Legend Award at the BBQ & Blues main event concert Saturday evening at Ritz park. [Full Story »] 

Spay, neuter transport is Tuesday

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Walter Geiger
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Wednesday, April 25. 2012
As part of its mission to reduce the number of unwanted pets, the Barnesville-Lamar County Humane Society will transport animals to a low cost spay/neuter clinic Tuesday, May 1st . To make an appointment or for additional information, please call 770-358-2711 and leave a message. Please visit www.blchs.org to see animals available for adoption or to learn about opportunities to volunteer with the humane society.

Another foretaste of festival music

Posted by
Walter Geiger
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Tuesday, April 24. 2012
A video clip of The Melflames, featuring Mary Jane Williamson. [Full Story »] 

Gordon's Smith Hall rededicated

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Walter Geiger
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Monday, April 23. 2012
The 'new' Smith Hall on the campus of Gordon College was officially dedicated with a ribbon cutting Friday, April 20.
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Found Dog

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Staff Writer
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Monday, April 23. 2012
This dog was found around the Cannafax Road area. Please call if this is your dog, 770-358-2617. [Full Story »] 

Milner police department gets $10,000 grant

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Walter Geiger
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Sunday, April 22. 2012
The Milner police department has been awarded a public safety partnership grant totaling $10,000 from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety in Atlanta. The incentive grant, which will last through September of this year, is designed for smaller law enforcement agencies that have partnered with GOHS and excelled in taking part in highway safety initiatives and making their communities safe during the previous year. [Full Story »] 

Town Hall on TSPLOST set

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Walter Geiger
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Tuesday, April 17. 2012
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In July, our 10 county region will vote on a Transportation SPLOST to approve a 1% sales tax to fund transportation projects within our region.

The Lamar County Transportation Committee will be hosting two town hall informational meetings and you are invited to participate. The meetings will be held April 19, 2012 and May 24, 2012 at 7 p.m. at the civic center.

Do you have a question that is not answered here? Please submit your question in writing by either fax (770-358-5886), posting your question on this blog, or send by email to missykendrick@bellsouth.net. [Full Story »] 

City warns of planned power outage

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Walter Geiger
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Tuesday, April 17. 2012
Barnesville’s electrical department expects a short power shutoff at 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 21.
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Found Dog

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Staff Writer
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Monday, April 16. 2012
Female brown Weenie Dog. Found at Housing Authority on Indian Trail.
Please Call: 706-741-2253 [Full Story »] 

For the record

Posted by
Walter Geiger
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Monday, April 16. 2012
DIVORCES:
Leonard Leon Tate vs. Angela M. Snead

Tonya Lynn Sheats vs. Thomas J. Sheats
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Hit 'psycho beach' April 18-22

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Walter Geiger
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Thursday, April 12. 2012
When Rhonda Wooley was thinking of a show to close the 2011-12 Gordon College Theatre Season, she had a few requirements.
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Eunice Graham feted upon retirement

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Walter Geiger
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Wednesday, April 11. 2012
Longtime Natural Resources Conservation Services staffer Eunice Graham will be honored with a drop-in reception at the NRCS office on Thursday, April 12 from 5-7 p.m.
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Confederate memorial service on tap

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Walter Geiger
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Monday, April 9. 2012
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The Barnesville Blues Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 2137 will host its annual Confederate Memorial Program at Greenwood Cemetery in Barnesville April 21.
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Downtown icon Gasses succumbs

Posted by
Walter Geiger
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Saturday, April 7. 2012
Comments (3)
Tommy Gasses died Saturday afternoon. He operated Tommy's on Main St. and worked Friday. More to follow...
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