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Lamar-Lovett preview

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Thursday, November 29. 2012

By Ken K. Green

Lamar County travels to Atlanta to take on Lovett in the quarterfinal round of the GHSA Class AA state playoffs this week. The Trojans are 11-0-1 and the Lions, Region 6-AA champions, are 8-4.

When and Where:
Friday at 7:30 at Kilpatrick Memorial Stadium, Conley-Oakley Field [Full Story »]

Gordon chorus offers up holiday music Thursday

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Wednesday, November 28. 2012

The Gordon State College Chorus and Vocal Ensemble will present a program of holiday favorites and other selections Thursday evening.
The concert will be held in the Fine Arts Auditorium on campus and begins at 7:30. It is free and the public is invited.

Gangbangers sought after shooting

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Tuesday, November 27. 2012

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Spalding County authorities are searching for three alleged gang members after a gang violence shooting there.

UPDATE: All three have been taken into custody after the media alert. [Full Story »]

Teen killed in ATV crash

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Sunday, November 25. 2012

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A 15-year-old girl died instantly Saturday after crashing an ATV at a farm on McCollum Road here. [Full Story »]

Lamar Co. - Benedictine preview

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Wednesday, November 21. 2012

By Ken K. Green

Lamar County hosts Benedictine this week in the second round of the GHSA Class AA state playoffs. The Trojans (10-0-1) are champions of Region 4-AA while the Cadets (8-3) are the number three seed from Region 2-AA.

When and Where:
Friday 7:30 p.m. at Trojan Field. [Full Story »]

Empty Stocking Fund work underway

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Monday, November 19. 2012

By Sherri Ellington

Empty Stocking Fund organizers held face-to-face interviews with applicants Saturday, Nov. 10 at Lamar County Activity Center and approved the 150 children they feel the charity can afford to provide Christmas gifts for this year.

“We had a great weekend,” said organizer Vicki Forsyth. “I was told people got there about 6:30 a.m. to get in line. When we arrived there were about 30 or so people in line. All the applicants were very nice and respectful, waiting patiently for their face-toface interview.”
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What they're saying about tonight's game

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Friday, November 16. 2012

The Lamar County Trojans host the Cook County Hornets tonight in a first round game in the GHSA Class AA state playoffs.

The game has been tabbed as the first round's best matchup. Here's what they are saying... [Full Story »]

Sundeen, third generation attorney, sworn

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Wednesday, November 14. 2012

Natalie Fears Sundeen was sworn in as an attorney to the State Bar of Georgia at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, in Butts County Superior Court. Her father, William A. Fears Superior Court Judge of the Towaliga Judicial Circuit administered the oath of attorney. [Full Story »]

Judge: Fambro acted in self-defense

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Monday, November 12. 2012

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For the second time, Frenchie Fambro has been cleared of any wrongdoing in connection with the July 21, 2011 shooting death of Christoper Martin Stepanski, 26.

Stepanski was shot and killed in the parking lot of JR. Food Mart on College Drive in Barnesville. [Full Story »]

Brad White, Van Baker win big

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Wednesday, November 7. 2012

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Brad White posted a resounding victory in the race for sheriff. Capturing 62 percent of the votes cast in the three-man race, there will not be a runoff.

Van Baker was elected with 71 percent of the vote in the district three commission race.

A breakdown by precinct follows. [Full Story »]

Election night blog live from the courthouse

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Tuesday, November 6. 2012

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Observations and tidbits from the vote compilation center at the Lamar County courthouse.
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Realtime election results at your fingertips

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Tuesday, November 6. 2012

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Whether you choose to use your phone our your keyboard, The Herald-Gazette will place election results at your fingertips tonight as it has for the past 33 years.
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Lost Boxer $300 Reward!

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Monday, November 5. 2012

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Five year old male boxer, light brown with white on chest and paws. Fredonia Church Rd. and Bush Rd. area. Wearing red spiked collar. Call 404-772-3262. $300.00 REWARD!

Vote for Lance Austin for Player of the Week

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Thursday, November 1. 2012

The Macon Telegraph is running a contest for Player of the Week from last week's games. Trojan quarterback Lance Austin is nominated. Go to facebook, search for Macon Telegraph and vote for Lance.