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The criminal element...

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Wednesday, October 17. 2012

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The following cases will be heard Thursday, Oct. 18, during non-jury hearings before Judge Thomas H.

Wilson. Court will begin at 9 a.m.

Probation revocation:

• Kimberly A. Parham, theft by taking;

• Zanarey McDowell, theft by receiving stolen property;
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Charge against Presley dismissed

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Walter Geiger

in News

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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Legislative delegation visits today

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Wednesday, October 17. 2012

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By Sherri Ellington

A number of state and local dignitaries will be on hand for the Hometown Connections legislative meeting set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the Barnesville Civic Center.
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Sheriff Report

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in Arrests

Tuesday, October 16. 2012

In the past week, the Lamar County sheriff’s office made the following arrests: [Full Story »]

Dona Belle Lifsey obituary

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Tuesday, October 16. 2012

Mrs. Dona Belle Lifsey, age 80, of Barnesville passed away Monday, Oct. 15, 2012 in a Spalding County healthcare facility. [Full Story »]

Aubrey Leigh Bennett birth

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in Births

Tuesday, October 16. 2012

E6 Brian and Meredith Bennett announce the birth of their daughter Aubrey Leigh Bennett at 3:01 a.m. Aug. 4, 2012 at theNaval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Va.

She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 18 and three-quarter inches long. She was welcomed home by a sister Maryclara, 3.

Maternal grandparents are Carlton and Genia Maynard. Paternal grandmother is Angie Bennett. [Full Story »]

Police Report

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Staff Writer

in Arrests

Tuesday, October 16. 2012

Between Saturday, Oct. 6, and Friday, Oct. 12, the Barnesville police department made six arrests: [Full Story »]

Lifsey obituary

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Walter Geiger

in Obituaries

Monday, October 15. 2012

Dona Belle Lifsey of Barnesville died early Monday at Spalding Regional Medical Center. [Full Story »]

GBT hosts GHOSTS

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Walter Geiger

in Features

Monday, October 15. 2012

Griffin Ballet Theatre will host GHOSTS October 20. [Full Story »]

A preview of the 10.16.2012 edition of The Herald-Gazette

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Walter Geiger

in Email Headline Preview

Monday, October 15. 2012

Drawing a crowd:
Sheriff, commission debate packs civic center.

Fatality:
Buffington Road crash kills Ryan Wilson, 22.

Peace of mind:
Angela Mack finds solace in Africa.

Issues on the menu:
Legislative delegation at civic center Wednesday.

Red Ribbon Week:
Annual observance kicks off October 22.

Well-done humor can lift spirits at funeral

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Walter Geiger

in Opinion

Monday, October 15. 2012

By Dink Nesmith

Funerals aren’t supposed to be funny but appropriate humor can ease sad situations. People die twice. The first death comes when the heart stops, the second death when the stories and memories stop. When I share with you just one of Betty’s stories, you’ll know she’ll “live” among her family and friends forever. [Full Story »]

Early voting underway

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Monday, October 15. 2012

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The early voting period for Georgia's November 6 general election got underway Monday. [Full Story »]

Margaret Elizabeth Crews Byous obituary

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Staff Writer

in Obituaries

Monday, October 15. 2012

Margaret Elizabeth Crews Byous, 87, of Griffin, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. [Full Story »]

Milner man killed in crash

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Walter Geiger

in News

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 »]

Trojans blow away 'Canes 56-13

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Walter Geiger

in Sports

Friday, October 12. 2012

The Lamar County Trojans (4-0-1, 2-0) traveled to Monticello (1-4, 0-2) Friday night to take on the MHS Hurricanes. Realtime scoring was coordinated by Kenny Green and Rachel McDaniel. [Full Story »]