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Entries from January 2016

Lady Trojans rolling; Trojans struggling

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Wednesday, January 20. 2016

By Walter Geiger

The two LC varsity basketball teams were polar opposites last week as the Lady Trojans won three straight but the Trojans went winless.

On Tuesday, the Lamar ladies topped Macon County 44-39. As she has all season, Daishai Almond led Lamar with 26 points while grabbing nine rebounds.

Nykia Thomas added eight points and three caroms for LC. Other scorers were NyAsia Shivers (5), Tyschanda Castlin (3) and Tristian Smith (2). Thomas was named player of the game. [Full Story »]

Baby-beating mom gets hard prison time

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, January 20. 2016

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By Walter Geiger

After an emotionally-charged session in Monroe County superior court Jan. 12, Linda Jessica Gunn was sentenced to hard prison time after pleading guilty to three of the eight charges against her.

She pleaded guilty to aggravated battery and two counts of first degree cruelty to children. “I’ll let you decide on the sentencing but we need to make sure to get her out of her kids’ lives,” assistant district attorney Mark Daniel told Judge Tommy Wilson.
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Gun carry permit applications rise sharply

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Wednesday, January 20. 2016

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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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Police Report

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Walter Geiger

in Arrests

Wednesday, January 20. 2016

Between Monday, January 11 and Monday, January 18 the Barnesville Police Department arrested: [Full Story »]

Sheriff's Report

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Walter Geiger

in Arrests

Wednesday, January 20. 2016

Between Friday, January 8 and Thursday, January 14 the following were processed through the Lamar County Jail
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Edith Pinson Criswell

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Walter Geiger

in Death Notices

Wednesday, January 20. 2016

Mrs. Edith Pinson Criswell, age 91, of Griffin passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016 in a Spalding County Healthcare Facility. Mrs. Criswell was born to the late Mr. Lewis Pinson and the late Mrs. Mary Crump Pinson. She is also preceded in death by one son, Billy Tinsley. Mrs. Criswell was homemaker, as well as a member of the Barnesville Revival Center. She loved flowers and her church. [Full Story »]

Public Notices 01-19-16

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Tuesday, January 19. 2016

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Wreck victim has succumbed

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Walter Geiger

in Features

Monday, January 18. 2016

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As feared, the driver of a small pickup involved in a one-vehicle crash Monday afternoon has died as a result of injuries sustained in the wreck that occurred just after 3 p.m., according to coroner Jim Smith who identified the dead man. [Full Story »]

A preview of the 1.19.16 edition of The Herald Gazette

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Walter Geiger

in Email Headline Preview

Monday, January 18. 2016

No more camp outs:
Pre-K selection process goes to lottery system.

Presidential blowback:
As Obama touts gun control, Lamar residents rush to buy concealed carry permits.

Linda Jessica Gunn:
Baby-beating mom gets hard prison time after tearful hearing.

Banquet:
Honors night upcoming; chamber award nominees are listed.

It's back!:
Devils's Backbone Golden Eagle has returned to Flint River area for the winter.

Man seriously injured in Evans Road crash

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Monday, January 18. 2016

An unidentified man was seriously injured Monday just after 3 p.m. in a one-vehicle crash on Evans Road near its intersection with Old Highway 41. [Full Story »]

B-LC salutes MLK

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Monday, January 18. 2016

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 »]

Gerald Winston Martin

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Walter Geiger

in Death Notices

Monday, January 18. 2016

Mr. Gerald Winston Martin, age 73, of Barnesville Ga. passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2016 in a Spalding County Healthcare facility. He was the son of the late Mr. Elijah Franklin Martin and the late Mrs. Elethia Ann Johnston Martin. Mr. Martin was also preceded in death by his Wife, Mrs. Patricia Ann Russell Martin and by a son, Mr. Keith Martin. Mr. Martin was self employed at Martin Flooring. [Full Story »]

“Masterworks: The Art of Marlin Adams”

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Walter Geiger

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Friday, January 15. 2016

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 »]

Eliana Faith Hayes is 2016's first baby

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Friday, January 15. 2016

By Rachel McDaniel

Lamar County’s first baby of the year was Eliana Faith Hayes of Milner. The daughter of Aaron and Heather Hayes was born at Piedmont Hospital in Fayetteville at 8:42 a.m. Monday, Jan 4, 2016 and was 20 inches long at 7 pounds, 10 ounces with fuzzy brown hair at birth. [Full Story »]

Larry Waites

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Walter Geiger

in Death Notices

Thursday, January 14. 2016

Larry Waites, 76, of The Villages, FL. Was born March 8, 1939 in Forsyth, Ga. Larry enjoyed his life to the fullest and especially The Villages where he was an avid golfer, club participant and active member of the church. He loved being with family and friends. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was proud of this accomplishment. [Full Story »]