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Quadriplegic appeals CUVA penalty

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Friday, March 29. 2013
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By Sherri Ellington

Local horsewoman Victoria Stewart – now in a wheelchair and a quadriplegic – is looking at a $22,896.40 breach penalty for a failed attempt to sell her property in 2006. [Full Story »] 

Holy Week activities updated

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Walter Geiger
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Thursday, March 28. 2013
By Sherri Ellington

Easter week happenings are being held all over Lamar County, from community dinners to egg hunts to religious services.

The Booker High School Class of 1962 will hold its eighth annual Feed the Community on Good Friday at 12 noon March 29, at the E.P. Roberts Center.

Barnesville First Assembly will hold its annual flashlight Easter egg hunt Friday, March 29.

Inflatables, face painting and food will be offered at 7 p.m. The egg hunt will begin at dark.

As part of its Easter coloring contest, drawings for a prize filled basket will be held Friday, March 29 at First Franklin Financial at 788 Veterans Pkwy.

Children grade 6 and under are eligible.
[Full Story »] 

Have you seen Sam?

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Walter Geiger
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Tuesday, March 26. 2013
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Sam, owned by the Aiken family of Freeman Road, has been missing since last Monday's bad storms. She is 4.5 years old, about 40 pounds and limps from a back leg injury.

If you spot her, contact Pam Aiken.

Sheriff touts GSA memberships

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Tuesday, March 26. 2013
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Responding to the increasing number of people who want to assist law enforcement officials and build a stronger partnership in the fight against crime, Sheriff Brad White has announced Lamar County citizens are being invited to become Honorary Members of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association. [Full Story »] 

Holy Week activities abound

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Walter Geiger
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Sunday, March 24. 2013
By Sherri Ellington

The Easter holidays has brought a number of things to do as warmer spring weather gets people out of their houses. Some of the festivities begin this week. First up is a showing of The Passion of Christ at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 at the parsonage of Rev. Chris Wagoner of Milner and Marvin United Methodist churches. [Full Story »] 

Board meets about Davis replacement

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Friday, March 22. 2013
By Sherri Ellington
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Over the weekend, the board of education has called a closed session to discuss personnel issues related to the primary school principalship held by Mark Davis. It will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the board offices. [Full Story »] 

Travis Ball back in custody

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Walter Geiger
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Monday, March 18. 2013
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Alleged serial arsonist Travis Ball is back in jail and the circumstances surrounding his violation of the stipulations of his bond are bizarre. [Full Story »] 

Storm passes; trees, power lines down

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Walter Geiger
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Monday, March 18. 2013
Heavy rain, some hail and high winds roared through Lamar Monday evening, downing trees and power lines.

Southern Rivers Energy has power outages all across its service area. [Full Story »] 

Concert slated at GSC fine arts theatre

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Friday, March 15. 2013
The Gordon State College Recital Series continues Wednesday with a concert featuring Richard Harris on trombone with guest artist, Brandon Ridenour on trumpet. [Full Story »] 

Artists sought for paint out at BBQ & Blues

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Walter Geiger
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Wednesday, March 13. 2013
By Sherri Ellington

Artists are being asked come to the Lamar Arts Paint Out in Barnesville, Saturday, April 27, and risk being on TV.

“The television show Pitmasters is going to film BBQ & Blues this April 27,” said Lamar Arts member Eleanor Dixon Stecker. “This is the day of Lamar Arts Paint Out.” [Full Story »] 

Local garden club aims to spruce up Greenwood Cemetery

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Walter Geiger
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Friday, March 8. 2013
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By Kay. S. Pedrotti

Barnesville owes its very existence to a man whose gravesite has been neglected nearly to obliteration. The Azalea Garden Club plans to change that.

Starting with the fenced area around the resting places of Gideon Barnes and his second wife, Hulda Ann Barnes, the club is embarking on a long-term project for improvements at Greenwood Cemetery. [Full Story »] 

Little Caesar's hit by armed robbers

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Walter Geiger
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Thursday, March 7. 2013
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On March 6, 2013 Griffin officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at Little Caesar’s located at 1699 North Expressway, according to Capt. Dewayne Jones. [Full Story »] 

Clearwater Paper to close

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Wednesday, March 6. 2013
Local employees of Clearwater Paper Corporation may soon be out of a job as the company announced today its intentions to close the local plant. [Full Story »] 

Is this your dog?

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Walter Geiger
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Monday, March 4. 2013
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This nice, well-kept dog was picked up by Barnesville Animal Control on Spencer Street and has not been claimed. The dog is a male, well-fed, very friendly and about three years old. Animal control volunteer Sandra Bray thinks he may have slipped his collar.

He is at the pound if he is yours.

Subscribers may drop by office for a copy of The Herald Gazette before it is delivered to their mailbox Wednesday

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Walter Geiger
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Monday, March 4. 2013
Due to a mechanical malfunction, subscribers will not receive their copy of The Herald Gazette until Wednesday. We apologize for the delay.

Subscribers are welcome to drop by the office and get a copy before it is delivered to their mailbox.
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