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By WalterGeiger

The September term Lamar County grand jury has a lengthy docket of cases to consider for indictment, including three involving high profile defendants.

None of those three will likely be presented. [Full Story »] 

Barnesville is only 29 days away from the Miss Buggy Days Beauty Pageant.

“Last year the pageant was a huge success with close to 120 contestants of all ages,” said chamber president Emily Rowland. “This year the beauty pageant committee has elected to continue hosting the pageant with even more titles. This will expand the pageant into an all-day event and allow extra room for contestants and attendees.” [Full Story »] 

The Lamar County commission unanimously approved Brutz English's racetrack at its regular meeting Tuesday night. [Full Story »] 

Voters will be able to decide this fall whether to give senior citizens age 70 and older a break on their school property taxes. [Full Story »] 

A suspect in an amber alert originating in Acworth Wednesday morning was captured in Lamar County after a high speed chase. [Full Story »] 

By Kay S. Pedrotti

They work under the radar, almost anonymously, because of the dangers of their jobs. They are interstate drug interdiction officers who now have an organization to help those killed or injured in the line of duty. [Full Story »] 

By Kay S. Pedrotti

Bill Ham has kept, since 1963, an invoice for the very first sale in his NAPA Auto Parts store in Barnesville. It was displayed last week at a celebration of 50 years in business for Bill, his wife Frieda, and son William. [Full Story »] 

The Barnesville-Lamar County Chamber of Commerce is seeking pig sponsors for the greased pig chase at the 40th annual Buggy Days celebration which is coming in September. [Full Story »]