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Pattens happy in their new home

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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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