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Entries from March 2015

Sheriff's Report

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in Crime and Arrests

Monday, March 23. 2015

Between Friday, March 6 and Friday,
March 13, the sheriff’s office processed
the following people through its jail: [Full Story »]

Edward Radell Adams

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Death Notices

Monday, March 23. 2015

Mr. Edward Radell Adams, age 54, of The Rock, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015 in a Spalding County Healthcare Facility. A native of Kingstree, SC, he was the son of the late Mr. Redell Adams and Mrs. Myra Jo Eaddy Smith, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Mr. Glen Adams. Mr. Adams had been a cab driver for City Cab. [Full Story »]

Mr. David Haynes

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Death Notices

Monday, March 23. 2015

Mr. David Haynes, 52, of Milner, passed away of a massive heart attack at his home Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Emergency responders were unable to revive him. [Full Story »]

A preview of the 3.24.15 edition of The Herald Gazette

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Email Headline Preview

Monday, March 23. 2015

Looking for answers:
Gang activity on the rise in Lamar as three new outifts try to form up locally.

Fired for his beliefs:
Former Atlanta fire chief Kelvin Cochran to speak at Rock Springs Church here March 29.

Long journeys:
Golden Eagle, local veterinarian are on the move and progressing northward.

Approved:
Lamar okayed for inclusion in REACH initiative which will send low income, academically promising students to college free.

Soccer:
Lady Trojans, ranked #8 in eurosports.com Top 10, take command of Region 4AA race.

Robert John Adams

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Obituaries

Friday, March 20. 2015

Robert John Adams, age 42 of Barnesville, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 from injuries he received in an auto accident. [Full Story »]

Alleged baby beater indicted; hearing postponed

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Thursday, March 19. 2015

By Walter Geiger

A woman who allegedly bashed her three-month-old daughter against a headboard multiple times was indicted by the March term Lamar County grand jury last week. [Full Story »]

Ribbon cut at Gordon State SARC

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Gordon State College news

Thursday, March 19. 2015

A throng of students, faculty and guests were on hand at Gordon State College for ribbon cutting ceremonies at the new Student Activity and Recreation Center.

The $14 million building will be paid for with student activity fees.

Judge Hugh Dorsey Sosebee

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Death Notices

Thursday, March 19. 2015

Judge Hugh Dorsey Sosebee, 98, of Forsyth, Georgia passed away March 18, 2015. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21 at the First Baptist Church of Forsyth with burial in Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens. Dr. Dan Whitaker and Dr. H. Darrell Watson will officiate. The family will greet friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, March 20 at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. [Full Story »]

Charles Lindbergh Stallings

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Death Notices

Thursday, March 19. 2015

Charles Lindbergh Stallings was born on December 14, 1927 to Ida and John W. Stallings. John passed away when Lindbergh was about one year old and his mother's family bonded together to raise him, just as they did through the years for many other family members. Taking a village to raise a child was commonplace during that time. [Full Story »]

Golden Eagle migrating, covering a lot of territory

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Features

Wednesday, March 18. 2015

By Walter Geiger

The Golden Eagle trapped and outfitted with a tracking device near Camp Thunder in neighboring Upson County earlier this year began its northward migration last week. [Full Story »]

Chancellor here for GSC SARC ribbon-cutting Thursday

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Wednesday, March 18. 2015

University System of Georgia Chancellor Hank Huckaby will be among several special guests at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Gordon State College Student Activity and Recreation Center. The ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 19 followed by tours of the 55,000 square foot facility. [Full Story »]

Home and Garden section

Posted by

Tasha Webster

in Featured Ad

Tuesday, March 17. 2015

The Home and Garden section has all you need to know to get your home and yard Spring ready! Pages 1-4B.

Sweet Potato Skins

Posted by

Tasha Webster

in Food

Tuesday, March 17. 2015

[Full Story »]

Johnstons back on reality TV this month

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Tuesday, March 17. 2015

The Trent and Amber Johnston family, who lived in Lamar County until a recent move to Monroe County, will debut their new series on TLC later this month.

The Johnstons are the largest known family of Achondroplasia dwarfs. Trent Johnston is employed at Gordon State College. [Full Story »]