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Entries from October 2013

Halloween a big hit in B'ville

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Thursday, October 31. 2013

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As expected the masquerading masses were out in force for trick-or-treating in Barnesville Thursday night as they always are. [Full Story »]

Dr. Ira Slade Jr.

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Thursday, October 31. 2013

Dr. Ira Hunt “Dutch” Slade Jr., a man who practiced medicine and exhibited God’s love, went to his heavenly home Oct. 30, 2013. [Full Story »]

Lamar-Macon Co. preview

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Walter Geiger

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Thursday, October 31. 2013

By Ken K. Green

Lamar County can claim its third 4-AA title in as many years with a win over Macon County Friday night at Thunder Alley. The Trojans remain undefeated at 8-0 overall and 5-0 in region play while the Bulldog are 6-2, 4-1. [Full Story »]

Big cuts coming at Caterpillar

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, October 30. 2013

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Layoffs are looming at Caterpillar which is a large employer in Spalding County with many Lamar employees. Officials won't say how many jobs will be cut here but one report pegs it at all those hired in the last six years. There are also rumors of plant closings.

This could impact Ranew's which has two operations here in Lamar County. [Full Story »]

Ribbon cut at College Career Academy

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Wednesday, October 30. 2013

The school system held its ribbon cutting for the new College Career Academy at the high school this morning, with guests ranging from students to Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, the keynote speaker. [Full Story »]

Five charged after O'Neal Cemetery dogfight

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, October 30. 2013

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By Walter Geiger

Five people were arrested Sunday night as they tried to flee a dogfight staged in O’Neal Cemetery at the end of Railroad Street in Barnesville. [Full Story »]

Myles-Wimberly Park to be rededicated Saturday

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, October 30. 2013

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The 2013 Leadership Lamar class will celebrate with a rededication event of the Myles/Wimberly Park on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 11 a.m. [Full Story »]

Trojans in command of region race

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Walter Geiger

in Sports

Wednesday, October 30. 2013

By Walter Geiger

The Trojans rolled into Cochran Friday for what was billed as a tough road test against the Bleckley County Royals. Instead it was another rout. [Full Story »]

Sheriff's Report

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in Arrests

Tuesday, October 29. 2013

Between Friday, Oct. 18, and Thursday, Oct. 24, the sheriff’s office processed the following people through the jail: [Full Story »]

Public Notices

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in Public Notices and Legal Advertising

Tuesday, October 29. 2013

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Police Report

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Tuesday, October 29. 2013

Between Friday, Oct. 18, and Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013 the Barnesville police department made three arrests: [Full Story »]

Baked Potato Salad

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Tasha Webster

in Food

Tuesday, October 29. 2013

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Giant Mart has potatoes for .69 lb., Breakstone sour cream for $2.49 and Crystal Farms shredded cheese for $2.29. [Full Story »]

Highlanders host basketball exhibition tonight

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Walter Geiger

in Your news

Tuesday, October 29. 2013

By Ken K. Green

Gordon State College will host Action Sports Academy at Alumni Memorial Hall tonight in an exhibition basketball game that will serve as a final tune up before the Highlanders open the regular season Saturday afternoon here against West Georgia Tech. [Full Story »]

Lighthouse owners must clean up or face legal action

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Walter Geiger

in News

Tuesday, October 29. 2013

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By Kay S. Pedrotti

After more than a year of legal wrangling, the Lighthouse Restaurant rubble still poses a hazard to the community, says Lamar County code enforcement officer Wimpy Vaughan. [Full Story »]

Chamber helping T St. residents with candy supplies

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Walter Geiger

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Tuesday, October 29. 2013

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For the first time, the chamber of commerce is helping Thomaston Street residents provide candy for the thousands of trick-or-treaters coming to Barnesville Thursday night. [Full Story »]