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A moving tribute to veterans

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Wednesday, October 31. 2012

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By Kay S. Pedrotti

Plenty of hugs, many tears and an abundance of patriotism filled the Barnesville Civic Center last week when 58 World War II veterans and spouses were honored by the Barnesville Rotary Club.

SIDE NOTE: Junior Hamrick, commander of the local VFW Club, reports Veterans Day will be observed in Barnesville on November 12 in that November 11 falls on a Sunday this year. The observance will begin at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial on Thomaston Street at the library. More details to follow... [Full Story »]

GSC SGA helps with pumpkin carving

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Tuesday, October 30. 2012

Gordon State College Student Government Association Senator Charisma Cowan helps Barnesville youngsters Norman Durham, Zrnya Watts and Derrious Watts carve a pumpkin.

Each month the Gordon State College SGA participates in a community service project. This month, in keeping with the Halloween theme, the 25 SGA members provided small pumpkins for the children to decorate and take home and also assisted in carving several large pumpkins. The children gathered at the pavilion at the Ed Taylor Memorial Complex on Gordon Road. [Full Story »]

Congressman visits today

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Monday, October 29. 2012

U.S. Congressman Lynn Westmoreland will be in Barnesville this afternoon to visit with constituents. [Full Story »]

Scouting legal dustup includes past local leaders

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Friday, October 26. 2012

Boy Scouts of America have maintained a file of “ineligible volunteers” for many decades as a way of insuring that people with any hint of improper conduct in their backgrounds do not find a place in Boy Scouting, said Chuck Brasfield, Flint River Council scout executive. [Full Story »]

Lamar-Bleckley Co. preview

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Thursday, October 25. 2012

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The Lamar County Trojans play host to the Bleckley County Royals in a key region battle Friday night at Trojan Field. Georgia High School Football Daily lists the game as number one among the state's most important games for the week. It also has Lamar as a nine-point favorite.

Ken Green's analysis follows:

Lamar County hosts Bleckley County this week with sole possession of first place in Region 4-AA on the line. The Trojans are 6-0-1 for the season while the Royals are 6-1. Both teams are 4-0 in region play. [Full Story »]

Man in wheelchair hit again

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Monday, October 22. 2012

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A local man who travels the streets of Barnesville was hit by a car downtown about 7:30 p.m. Monday. [Full Story »]

It's Red Ribbon Week

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Monday, October 22. 2012

Red Ribbon Week in Lamar County will kicks off today with an event in the middle school gym. It will run from 7-8:30 p.m. Both the schools and the community are expected to take part in activities for the week. [Full Story »]

Barks & Boos is Saturday

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Friday, October 19. 2012

The Dolly Goodpuppy Society will hold its fourth annual Barks and Boos event Saturday, Oct. 20, from 1-4 p.m. on the grounds of Dolie McCarthy’s Antebellum Oaks bed and breakfast. Public-friendly, non-aggressive dogs on leashes are invited. [Full Story »]

Griffin Choral Arts presents 'Make a Joyful Noise'

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Thursday, October 18. 2012

Griffin Choral Arts begins its 2012 season with “Make a Joyful Noise” October 18th at Second Baptist Church in Griffin. [Full Story »]

Charge against Presley dismissed

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Wednesday, October 17. 2012

A criminal trespass charge against Janet J. Presley stemming from an alleged break-in at a Thomaston Street home has been dropped.
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Milner man killed in crash

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Monday, October 15. 2012

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A 22-year-old Milner man was killed Saturday night in one vehicle crash on Buffington Road near Etheridge Mill. [Full Story »]

Political forum draws capacity voter crowd

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Wednesday, October 10. 2012

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A full house at the Barnesville Civic Center Tuesday night heard lively and interesting comments from two candidates for county commission District 3 and three candidates for Lamar County Sheriff.
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Roberts: Metering issues not tied to busted employee

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Tuesday, October 9. 2012

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By Sherri Ellington

Former Barnesville meter reader Marcus Richardson, arrested last week on Violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act for possession of nine pounds of alleged synthetic marijuana, is also facing accusations of improper meter reading from Barnesville water and electricity customers. [Full Story »]