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By Kay S. Pedrotti

Lamar County has 10 positions scheduled for the voters’ choices this year, according to ballot information from the board of elections and registration office. [Full Story »] 

This black male Labrador Retriever was found on Old Highway 41. It has on a camo collar and appears to be well cared for.

If you recognize it, call 404.263.5730.

UPDATE: The owner saw the dog on barnesville.com and has been reunited with his Lab.

Second Baptist Church of Forsyth has donated its sanctuary and acreage on Juliette Road to Rock Springs Church of Milner. [Full Story »] 

Though snow was falling early Friday in extreme north Georgia, Barnesville-Lamar County will see only a light dusting of flakes and you will have to get up early Saturday to see those if current forecasting models hold true.

At present, snow is expected here during the 3 a.m. - 6 a.m. time period Saturday. Temperatures will rise above 32 degrees by 9:30 a.m. so any snow on the ground won't be there long.

Lamar took another heavy rain overnight Thursday and sustained winds of 15-20 mph are expected to blow in Saturday. Therefore, the biggest danger here likely will be downed trees impacting roads and power lines.

Weather models can change. Be vigilant. Check back for updates.

By Kay S. Pedrotti

Gun permits issued by the office of the Lamar County probate judge jumped by about 66 percent in December 2015 over the same month in 2014, according to figures supplied by probate judge Kathy Martin.
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A modest crowd of marchers braved frigid temperatures Monday to join in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade from the E.P. Roberts Center to the courthouse.

At the courthouse, Stan Greene led the group in song and county commissioner Nancy Thrash gave the keynote address.

Afterwards, the group marched back to the Roberts Center to warm up and hear from county commissioner Bennie Horton. [Full Story »] 

By Kay S. Pedrotti

The new exhibit for Jan 15- Feb. 27 at Lamar Arts Depot Gallery will feature Marlin Adams, art professor at Gordon State College, considered a master of painting and sculpture, said John Votaw, LA president.

Adams has taught art at Gordon for 22 years. Renowned for landscapes, still life paintings and portraits, Adams “does amazing work,” said his friend and fellow artist Eleanor Stecker. Herself a widely acclaimed artist, Stecker is a member of the Lamar Arts board. [Full Story »] 

Putting to rest rumors to the contrary, sheriff Brad White reported Tuesday afternoon that no drugs were found during a routine sweep at Lamar County High School earlier in the day. [Full Story »] 

He is an older Pug; black and brown in color and went missing from 350 Burnette Road Friday morning. If you spot Buddy, call 770.468.1445.

U.S. Congressman Lynn Westmoreland, who represents Georgia's 3rd District, has announced his retirement. Rep. Westmoreland's stepping down was not entirely unexpected due to his close alignment with ousted House Speaker John Boehner whose conservative credentials were widely questioned by fellow Republicans.

Westmoreland, who represents Lamar and Pike counties in Washington, has said he may run for governor of Georgia in 2018. The question is, who will run for his seat? [Full Story »]