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GSC student killed in hit and run; victim identified

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Sunday, June 30. 2013
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A 20-year-old Gordon State College student was killed just before midnight Saturday after she was struck by a hit and run driver on Rose Avenue in Barnesville.

Police have begun searching for a Saturn automobile in connection with the case.

UPDATE: The victim's identity has been released. Craig Cooper of BPD identified her as Alexandra Desir of Locust Grove. At 3 p.m. Sunday police were still searching for the driver that struck Desir and fled the scene. [Full Story »] 

Broken neck changes mission

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Sunday, June 30. 2013
By Rachel McDaniel

When Leah Morgan Singleton of Concord, her husband Dwayne and their daughter Layne went on a mission trip overseas, they didn’t expect to return home on a medical transport plane. The three went on a family friendly mission trip with a total of 29 people from Journey Church in Griffin, to minister in churches, orphanages, a school for the deaf and a home for the handicapped. They were ministering along with pastor Michael Moody at Fairview Bible College in Hanover, Jamaica. [Full Story »] 

Chamber says it did not endorse magnet advertising sold in its name

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Friday, June 28. 2013
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The Barnesville-Lamar County Chamber of Commerce strongly denies endorsing Universal AdCom which creates and distributes “Community Guides”. On Tuesday of last week, it was reported to the Chamber Office that the company has been using the Chamber of Commerce name and calling local businesses to sell advertisements for their “Community Guide Magnets.” [Full Story »] 

Celebrate America Saturday at The Rock Ranch

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Thursday, June 27. 2013
The 14th annual Celebrate America patriotic event will be held Saturday, June 29, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Rock Ranch.

“We’ll gather to celebrate our freedom as Americans and appreciate those who have sacrificed to preserve it,” said ranch manager Jeff Manley. [Full Story »] 

Ginn now at Heritage Inn

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Tuesday, June 25. 2013
Former city council member Leonora Ginn has been transferred from a Macon hospital to Heritage Inn for therapy following a heart catheterization procedure.

City councilman stricken

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Thursday, June 20. 2013
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Former Barnesville fire chief and current city councilman Neal Devane is currently hospitalized with serious cardiac issues. [Full Story »] 

Have you seen this dog?

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Wednesday, June 19. 2013
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Cabela is missing in the Griffin/Milner area. She is a dark grey female lab mix. Cabela is not wearing a collar, is sick and needs medication.

If you find her, call 770-550-9840.

Becky Brown new principal at LCPS

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Tuesday, June 18. 2013
The school board announced tonight the hiring of Becky Brown as principal of Lamar County Primary School.

Brown has served as an assistant principal for the past nine years in the Monroe County school system. Prior to that she was a teacher in the highly-regarded Houston County school system.

"Mrs. Brown and her husband are the proud parents of twin kindergarten girls. Although her official duties will not begin until July 1, I am sure she will be spending time at the school before that date – getting ready to welcome parents, students and faculty when school begins in August," school superintendent Dr. Bill Truby said in announcing the hire. [Full Story »] 

Austin twins commit to Tech

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Monday, June 17. 2013
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According to their Twitter accounts, Lance and Lawrence Austin have officially made early commitments to attend school and play football at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. [Full Story »] 

GSC's Hutch wins Gold Glove

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Thursday, June 13. 2013
Tyler Hutch, a freshman outfielder on the Gordon State College baseball team has been awarded the prestigious Rawlings Gold Glove. [Full Story »] 

Oliver North to speak at Rock Springs

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Tuesday, June 11. 2013
Retired Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North will spend Father’s Day morning at Rock Springs Church with meet and greet sessions set for the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. [Full Story »] 

GPD officer hurt in motorcycle crash

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Monday, June 3. 2013
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A Griffin Police Department officer was seriously injured in a motorcycle wreck on Northridge Road here Monday afternoon. [Full Story »] 

Have you seen this dog?

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Monday, June 3. 2013
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Missing/Possibly stolen. White female shepherd with pink nylon collar. The collar has a gardner veterinary rabies tag on her. She has been spayed and the owners want her back. The location is in the City Pond/ Van Buren Rd. area. Call 678-943-9583.

Foster excels in class, on court

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Saturday, June 1. 2013
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By Sherri Ellington

Lamar County can boast not one but two valedictorians this year. Brittany Foster, daughter of Jody and Melanie Foster of Barnesville, grabbed the honor for Griffin Christian Academy’s high school.

“I talked about potentials,” she said. “I get really nervous when I get up and talk in front of people but I was pretty excited.” Her mother, the former Melanie Waller was the Barnesville Academy valedictorian for the class of 1986. She did not get to read her daughter’s speech beforehand. “She wouldn’t let me,” said Melanie. [Full Story »] 
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