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Entries from September 2018

Trojans fall 28-0

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Friday, September 28. 2018

The Lamar County Trojans (3-2, 1-0) battle the Spencer Greenwave Owls tonight at Kinnett Stadium in Columbus. Kickoff was set for 8 p.m. but the first game of the night in Columbus did not end until 8:13 p.m. with Jordan defeating Temple 50-41. Stay tuned...

The game finally kicked off at 8:45 p.m. in a light rain.

End 1st qtr.: LC 0 Spencer 0

0:36.8 2nd qtr.: Spencer 6 LC 0: Spencer 63-yd. TD run. PAT failed.

0:27.8 2nd qtr.: Spencer 14 LC 0: Spencer 25-yd. fumble return for TD. Two-point PAT good.

END FIRST HALF.: Spencer 14 LC 0

4:26 3rd qtr.: Spencer 21 LC 0: Spencer 15-yd. TD pass. PAT good.

2:17 3rd qtr.: Spencer 28 LC 0: Spencer 53-yd. fumble return for TD. PAT good.

FINAL: 28-0.

LC suffered at least four serious injuries including one player apparently taken to the ER.

National Night Out is Tuesday

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Features

Friday, September 28. 2018

Simultaneous events are planned Tuesday in Barnesville and Milner to celebrate National Night Out.

For more information, call 770-358-5159 or 770-358-1244.

LCSO issues lookout for Thomas Wood

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Crime

Friday, September 28. 2018

Sheriff Brad White has issued a lookout for Thomas Wood. Wood is suspected in multiple burglaries and thefts.

If you have information on his whereabouts, call the LCSO at 770-358-5159.

FUMC organizing mission trip to NC, collecting supplies

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Friday, September 28. 2018

Local sisters Abbie Bennett and Ann Jones lived in New Bern, N.C. before moving to Barnesville and now they are gearing up to help their former hometown which was hit with 30 inches of rain in four days during Hurricane Florence.

New Bern and the surrounding towns are in desperate need for assistance,” Jones said.

Their church, First Methodist of Barnesville, is working with New Song Methodist Church in New Bern to provide disaster relief. Bennett and Jones are also gathering a team to go to New Bern and work from Oct. 5-10.

The list of needed supplies is extensive and includes paper products, cleaning products, baby items, linens, non-perishable food, first aid supplies, pet food, personal hygiene items and school supplies. Supplies may be dropped off at the Barnesville Fire Department building on Forsyth Street.

A complete list of needs is available on the Barnesville FUMC Facebook page. For more information, contact the church office at 770-358-1494 or e-mail [email protected]

An informational meeting will be held in the church conference room at noon this Sunday, Sept. 30.

Barnesville, Aldora visioning session set

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Features

Thursday, September 27. 2018

The City of Barnesville and the Town of Aldora have scheduled a visioning session to gather input in preparation for completing the 2019 comprehensive plan.

The session is set for Thursday, Oct. 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the civic center.

For more information, contact city hall at 770.358.0181.

Crawford Miller

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Staff Writer

in Obituaries

Thursday, September 27. 2018

Mr. Crawford Miller 72, of 106 Edgewood Circle, transitioned on Sunday at the Brightmoor Hospice.
Professional Services will be held on Friday September 28, 12pm at the Sardis Missionary Baptist Church.
Rev Harold Banks will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery.
He is survive by his two sons Mr. Darren Davis of Barnesville and Mr. Mark Miller of Thomaston. Devoted friend and fiancée Ms. Linda Edge of Barnesville. Four Grandchildren and Seven Great Grandchildren also survive. Five Sisters Mrs. Louise (Billy) McDowell of Locust Grove, Ms. Clarice Miller, Ms. Earnestine Hansford, Mrs. Linda (Albert) Rutland, and Ms. Geraldine Ellerby all of Barnesville. Five Brothers Mr. Otis (Susan) Miller, Mr. Tommy (Gretchen) Ellerby, Mr. William Ellerby, all of Barnesville, Mr. Charles (Joyce) Ellerby of College Park, and Mr. Gary (Robin) Ellerby of Jacksonville, Florida. A host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and many dear friends whom all will cherish his memory.
Services was under the Direction of Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville

Ronald Vaughn

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Staff Writer

in Obituaries

Thursday, September 27. 2018

Mr. Ronald Vaughn 63 of 116 11th Street, transitioned on Tuesday at the Brightmoor Hospice.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday 2:30 pm at Community Springhill Church at the Rock. Pastor Robert Howell will officiate and interment will be held at O'Neal Cemetery.
Mr. Vaughn leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Mrs. Virginia C. Vaughn, two sons Mr. Ronald R. Vaughn and Mr. Anwar J. Vaughn all of Barnesville. One sister Ms. Joy M. Peterson of Ohio, brother Mr. David Vaughn of Barnesville, sisters and brothers in laws Mrs. Willa Mae Yates, Ms. Lisa Barron, Mrs. Angeline (Dewaine) Lewis, and Ms. Martha Ann Byrd all of Thomaston. A brother in law Mr. Scottie (Colander) Barron of Thomaston and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends whom will all miss his presence.
Services was under the Direction of Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville [Full Story »]

Deraney 'terminated' by chamber board

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Thursday, September 27. 2018

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After a 45-minute executive session Thursday, the board of directors of the Barnesville-Lamar County Chamber of Commerce, voted to terminate president and CEO Christopher Deraney.

Both board chairman Mark Farmer and Deraney are expected to make statements soon.

Deraney said he was told only that a motion to terminate him immediately was approved and he began cleaning out his office. Deraney had held the chamber job since April 10, 2017.

Pike timber company involved in alleged fraud; two arrested

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Wednesday, September 26. 2018

A Pike County timber company is under investigation for racketeering and elder abuse is alleged fraud that spanned 16 counties including Lamar.

Bibb circuit district attorney David Cooke said the allegations involved Cox Land & Timber Inc. of Pike County and six co-conspirators. [Full Story »]

Think about volunteering before you complain

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Opinion

Wednesday, September 26. 2018

We just finished up with a very well-attended 45th annual Buggy Days. Unfortunately, there was a huge snafu with the parade that overshadowed what was an otherwise great weekend.

Of course, there were other glitches. There always are with events so large. It was extremely hot and emergency personnel were busy dealing with dehydration and other heat-related medical issues. The Friday night concert conflicted with LCHS homecoming. It would seem just a little pre-planning can avoid that in the future.

Still there was a nice crowd at homecoming and, from all accounts, the downtown concert featuring The Swingin’ Medallions drew the largest crowd for any event ever held at that venue.
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Two undergoing treatment after being bitten by rabid cat

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Wednesday, September 26. 2018

Two local women who reside at Powell Place apartments on Ward Drive near the high school campus are undergoing painful rabies treatment after being bitten by a rabid cat. The women picked up the cat which had a broken leg and were attacked.

Treatment consists for four doses of vaccine on the first, third, seventh and 14th days after being bitten by a diseased animal. [Full Story »]

Successful Buggy Days marred by last minute rerouting of parade

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Wednesday, September 26. 2018

By Walter Geiger

Buggy Days has always been about making memories and a snafu with this year’s parade route is a bad one that will linger long in local minds - particularly in the minds of those who lined Thomaston Street and the lawns of its graceful homes to see the processional.

Those who awaited the 45th annual parade along Thomaston Street south of Houston Avenue never got to see the parade at all unless they hurried up the street to catch a glimpse. Abruptly, Thomaston Street was blocked off and the parade rerouted down Houston Street back to the staging area at Summers Field Park, leaving hundreds of parade goers in the lurch.

Chief Craig Cooper pointed to numerous medical emergencies and traffic flow issues in the area of Holmes and Houston streets for the decision to cut the parade short.
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National Night Out observances are Oct. 2

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Features

Wednesday, September 26. 2018

The annual National Night Out observances are set for Tuesday, Oct. 2. The BPD will hosts its event at Summers Field Park. The LCSO event will be held at City Park in Milner.

Public Notices 9-25-18

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Staff Writer

in Public Notices and Legal Advertising

Tuesday, September 25. 2018

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Paul Schmidt

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Obituaries

Monday, September 24. 2018

Paul Schmidt of Barnesville died Sunday at an area hospital. He was the long time operator of The Movie Store in downtown Barnesville.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by Williams Westbury Funeral Home.