Entries from May 2012
James Richard Blackmon obituary
Mr. James Richard “Jimmy” Blackmon, age 67, of Thomaston passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012 in a Bibb County healthcare facility.
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TSPLOST could bring $14.9 million to Lamar
Local officials held their first town hall meeting about the upcoming July 31 Transportation SPLOST vote, explaining how an estimated $14.9 million in discretionary funds would come to Lamar County if the 10-county vote goes in favor of the new one cent on the dollar tax.
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Maddox will not seek reelection
Incumbent District 127 state representative Billy Maddox, who represents a portion of Lamar County and all of Pike County, in the state legislature announced Friday he will not seek reelection.
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Candidates toe start line May 23
Qualifying for Lamar County elections is set for 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, through 12 noon Friday, May 25, during normal working hours at the board of elections office. Qualifying fees were set by the Lamar County commissioners on Jan. 17.
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Volunteers sought for Great Day of Service
Over 500 volunteers are expected to don work clothes and gloves for the Great Day of Service on Saturday, May 12. The event, founded by the First United Methodist Church of Barnesville, has grown exponentially since its inception.
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Eugene Hardwick obituary
Mr. Eugene “Gene” Hardwick, age 78, of Lamar County, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2012.
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Derby Party benefit is Saturday
The Lamar Arts’ annual Derby Day Party to raise funds for the summer kids camp and art events will be held May 5 at Antebellum Oaks on Greenwood Street, owned by Dolie McCarthy.
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Farmer's market opens Thursday
The Barnesville Farmers Market opens Thursday in the same location as previous years, the Market Street parking lot. The opening day will feature contemporary gospel by local stockbroker Vaughn Childre.
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National prayer observance is Thursday
National Day of Prayer will be observed at the Christian Family Life Center of Barnesville First Baptist Church on Thursday, May 3, from 12:10 to 12:40 p.m.
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Former commissioner Hardwick succumbs
Longtime former District 4 county commissioner Gene Hardwick died early Wednesday morning.
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GCA presents Earth Songs, unique percussion trio
At its Earth Songs concert this week, Griffin Choral Arts will be accompanied by the renowned Atlanta Percussion Trio whose members play a wide variety of percussion instruments, including a conch shell and a donkey’s jawbone.
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Who are they protecting?
Some years ago, we took a family vacation trip to Boston. Our girls, ages eight and four, had a blast and so did we. Thanks to Laura, I got to mark a trip to Fenway Park off my bucket list.
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Soccer, baseball playoff times set
The Lamar County High School soccer and baseball teams will open play in the GHSA AA playoffs this week.
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Lamar County Sheriff's Report
Between Friday, April 20, and Thursday, April 26, the Lamar County sheriff’s office made the following arrests:
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Public Notices

State of Georgia, County of Lamar
In Re: Estate of Loretta B. Brehaut, Deceased.
All creditors of the estate of Loretta B. Brehaut, deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 25th day of April, 2012.
David Arthur Brehaut, Executor of the Estate of Loretta B. Brehaut, deceased
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Georgia, Lamar County, Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All creditors of the estate of John Cornelius West, deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 25th day of April, 2012.
/s/Executor: Mary Ellen West
William D. Lindsey, Attorney at Law, 342 College Dr., Barnesville, GA 30204, Ph: 770-358-1188
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State of Georgia, County of Lamar
All creditors of the estate of Helen Marie Oliver, deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 16th day of April, 2012.
Lou Ann Ramsey, Personal Representative, 802 Gordon Road, Barnesville, Ga. 30204.
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Notice to Debtors and Creditors
State of Georgia, County of Lamar
All creditors of the estate of Rubye M. Johnson, deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands by filing same with the Probate Court of Lamar County, Lamar County Courthouse, 326 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, Georgia 30204, according to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
Sherri Walker, Sylvia J. Cheek and J. Keith Johnson, Executors of the Estate of Rubye M. Johnson
L. Scott Mayfield, Attorney at Law, Smith, Welch, Webb & White, LLC, 404 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, Ga. 30204
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State of Georgia, County of Lamar
All creditors of the estate of Lewis Edward Rodgers, deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 12th day of April, 2012.
Deborah Rodgers, Personal Representative, 100 Moore Street, Barnesville, Ga. 30204.
Martin & Martin, Attorneys, Karen K. Martin, P.O. Box 358, Barnesville, Ga. 30204, 770-358-0764.
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Notice, Georgia, Lamar County
To: All Interested Persons
The petition of Lillian Mayes, for a year’s support from the estate of John H. Mayes, deceased, for decedent’s surviving spouse, having been duly filed all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before May 7, 2012, why said petition should not be granted.
All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed on or before the time stated in the preceding sentence. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
/s/Kathryn B. Martin, Probate Judge, 326 Thomaston St., Barnesville, Ga. 30204, 770-358-5155
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Notice, Georgia, Lamar County Probate Court
To: All Interested Persons
The petition of Larry B. Whitworth, for a year’s support from the estate of Carol Ann Whitworth, deceased, for decedent’s surviving spouse, having been duly filed all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before May 7, 2012, why said petition should not be granted.
All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed on or before the time stated in the preceding sentence. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
William D. Lindsey, Attorney, 342 College Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204, 770-358-1188
/s/Kathryn B. Martin, Probate Judge, 326 Thomaston St., Barnesville, Ga. 30204, 770-358-5155
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Notice Of Sale Under Power, Lamar County
Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Joseph Lance to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for BSM Financial, L.P. DBA Brokersource dated 9/1/2005 and recorded in Deed Book 546 Page 311, LAMAR County, Georgia records; as last transferred to Wells Fargo Bank, NA by Assignment filed for record in LAMAR County, Georgia records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 108,300.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of LAMAR County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June , 2012 (June 5, 2012), the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being situate in Land Lot 18, of the 8th District, Lamar County, Georgia, being lot 8 of Perdue Estates Subdivision, as shown on Plat recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 436, Lamar County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference for a more complete description.
Also included is a Mobile Home with serial #22008870 A & B, Model #MD853, which, by intention of the parties, shall constitute a part of the realty and shall pass with it.
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
Said property is commonly known as 138 Perdue Road, Barnesville, Georgia 30204 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Joseph Lance or tenant or tenants.
Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (c) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (d) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.
Wells Fargo Bank, NA as agent and Attorney in Fact for Joseph Lance
Aldridge Connors, LLP, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.
This law firm may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 1000-6669227
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