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BBQ & Blues: GML award winner named; bands listed

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Thursday, January 30. 2014

By Walter Geiger

Robert Lee Coleman of Macon will be the recipient of the Georgia Music Legend Award which will be presented during the main event concert at the BBQ & Blues Festival here April 25-26, according to entertainment chairman and festival co-founder Carl Pruett.
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From city pound to Pets for Vets

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Thursday, January 23. 2014

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By Sherri Ellington

Sometime last year, someone abandoned a beautiful black lab. Now, despite cruelty, a veteran has a loving new companion.

Heartworm-positive and with scars from a too-tight collar around her neck, the dog ended up at the Barnesville animal shelter. Seeing potential, Sandra Bray of Barnesville Pound Pups rescued her and named her Brooke. [Full Story »]

Dogs may have saved injured man's life

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Thursday, January 16. 2014

By Kay S. Pedrotti

They don’t look much like heroes, but two big Labrador retrievers may be the reason why Dan Andrews is still alive.

“They follow me around everywhere,” Dan said last weekend, still bandaged and sore from his mishap. “I am so grateful they did follow me that day I was taking down trees. I believe they saved my life.” [Full Story »]

How to get off junk mail, call lists

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Tuesday, January 14. 2014

Tired of junk mail and telemarketing calls?

There are steps you can take to avoid them. [Full Story »]

Slices accepting gently used coats

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Tasha Webster

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Monday, January 6. 2014

Slices Pizzeria in downtown Barnesville is taking gently used coats and hats to help those in need this winter season. [Full Story »]

First baby of '14 sought

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Walter Geiger

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Saturday, January 4. 2014

The Herald Gazette will feature the first baby of 2014. Parents who live in Lamar County and have a baby at the beginning of 2014 are encouraged to call 770-358NEWS or email info of arrival to news@ barnesville.com.