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Entries from November 2014

Hilda Fortson Strickland

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in Death Notices

Friday, November 28. 2014

Mrs. Hilda Virginia Fortson Strickland, age 74, of Milner, passed away Wednesday, Nov, 26, 2014 at a Spalding County healthcare facility. [Full Story »]

B'ville shines at Thanksgiving

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Walter Geiger

in Features

Wednesday, November 26. 2014

There was no looting, arson or violence on Thanksgiving Eve in Barnesville as the community came together to worship and give thanks.

A throng of celebrants filled the First United Methodist Church for the community Thanksgiving service and heard a rousing sermon from Rev. Craig Ogletree. About 500 souls were at Depot Plaza for the Illumination Celebration that followed and was highlighted by the arrival of Santa.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours from all of us at The Herald Gazette and barnesville.com where we cover your lives and community as no one else can.

Illumination, church service kick start holiday season here tonight

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Wednesday, November 26. 2014

The Barnesville-Lamar County Chamber of Commerce and Lamar County Ministerial Association are joining forces once again for the annual Illumination Celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 26. [Full Story »]

We have much to be thankful for

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Walter Geiger

in Opinion

Tuesday, November 25. 2014

By Walter Geiger

Thanksgiving is upon us and we have so very much to be thankful for. All you have to do is follow the news cycle for 24 hours and you will realize we have it pretty good.

It is highly unlikely, for example, that we will be beheaded because of our faith. Freedom of religion is alive and well in the United States of America but, sadly, many do not avail themselves of it. They remain faithless at a time when faith is so sorely needed. [Full Story »]

Former Towaliga public defender wins $100,000, reinstatement

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Tuesday, November 25. 2014

A former Towaliga Circuti public defender has won over $100,000 and an order reinstating him to his post the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports. [Full Story »]

Sheriff's Report

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Staff Writer

in Crime and Arrests

Tuesday, November 25. 2014

Between Friday, Nov. 14 and Thursday, Nov. 20, the sheriff’s office processed the following people through its jail: [Full Story »]

Public Notices

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Staff Writer

in Public Notices and Legal Advertising

Tuesday, November 25. 2014

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Police Report

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Staff Writer

in Crime and Arrests

Tuesday, November 25. 2014

Between Monday, Nov. 17, and Sunday, Nov. 23, the Barnesville police department made two arrests: [Full Story »]

Man shot to death, suspects sought

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Walter Geiger

in Crime and Arrests

Tuesday, November 25. 2014

Just after 5:00 pm Monday evening, November 24, 2014 Officers from the Griffin Police Department (GPD) responded to a report a man shot in the Ma and Pa Grocery Store parking lot located at 1137 Meriwether Street, Griffin, Georgia.

Upon their arrival they located a black male victim that had been shot lying on the ground near the car wash. EMS was notified and responded to the scene at which time the victim was transported to Spalding Regional Medica l Center. Shortly after arriving at the ER the victim was pronounced dead. He was identified as Demarkis Willis, 21 years of age of 409 S. 15th St., Griffin, Georgia.
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Sealed envelope appears in Dixson murder case file

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Tuesday, November 25. 2014

A sealed envelope is now among many other items contained in the case file of alleged killer Jamarris Williams. [Full Story »]

Ferguson grand jury decision due at 9 p.m.; be prepared

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Monday, November 24. 2014

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The Ferguson, Mo. grand jury has reached a decision on whether or not to indict police officer Darren Wilson who shot 18-year-old Michael Brown following a scuffle Aug. 9. That decision will be announced at 9 p.m. Monday.

Wilson is white. Brown was black.

Though no repercussions are expected locally, you should be prepared.

Violence is possible. In an unscientific online poll run on barnesville.com and pikecountygeorgia.com, 250 of 484 respondents (51.65%) said rioting and looting are acceptable reactions if Wilson is not indicted.

Again, be prepared.

A preview of the 11.25.2014 edition of The Herald Gazette

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Email Headline Preview

Monday, November 24. 2014

Top Trojan:
Juan Tucker rushes for 266 yards in playoff loss. Is this a school record?

Tis the season:
Illumination Celebration, community church service kick off holiday season in B-LC.

Mystery:
Sealed envelope appears in Dixson murder case file.

Sunday storms:
County barn, trees, power line bear the brunt of the damage from high winds here.

Run or walk:
Jingle Bell Jog will help feed needy local families.

‘Best of Barnesville’ cake auction

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Staff Writer

in Food

Monday, November 24. 2014

Not enough time to make a fantastic cake for Thanksgiving dinner? Your worries are over – the First United Methodist Church Men’s Club has organized a cake auction Tuesday, Nov. 25 with some of the area’s best bakers. [Full Story »]

Twin storms roar through Lamar

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Sunday, November 23. 2014

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Two storms, possibly tornadoes, roared through Lamar County Sunday evening - one east of Barnesville and one west.

Bobby Ferris of Southern Rivers Energy reports the co-op is aware of damage. "We don't know how bad it is. Our computer system is down and the IT team is working on it." UPDATE: The SRE system was back up at 6:41 p.m. At that time there were about 1,700 co-op members without power. Outages can be viewed at the southernriversenergy.com storm center link.

Multiple trees and power lines were down along the following roads: Sanders, Morgan Dairy, Rock Springs, Walton, Johnstonville, High Falls Park, Chappell Mill and Parker Branch. Power is out in multiple areas.

A pole barn was destroyed at the county barn near the Barnesville-Lamar County Industrial Park. Lamar public works superintendent James Rigdon said it appeared the storm went in the back door and out the front door, damaging both roll-up doors. County commission Jay Matthews said his initial assessment is the county barn is a total loss.

Sheriff Brad White said as of 5:50 p.m. no injuries had been reported. [Full Story »]

Trojans' season ends after disastrous second half

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Walter Geiger

in Sports

Friday, November 21. 2014

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The Lamar County Trojans were outscored 34-0 in the second half and lost 48-20 Friday to the GAC Spartans. They finish 8-3-1.

Coach Jamie Abrams' Trojans hung tough in the first half and actually led at intermission against the top ranked team in Class AA. They fell behind in the second half, however, and, when forced to pass to stay alive, threw what seemed to be more interceptions than completions.

The Trojan showing in the first half was strong enough that Spartan head coach Tim Hardy felt it necessary to leave his starters in in order to tack on one last touchdown with under a minute left and the game long since decided. That was judged a classless move by all on the LC sidelines.

Realtime scoring from the game was provided by Walter Geiger. [Full Story »]